Compositing Supervisor

1 Month ago • 7 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Barnstorm, an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio, is seeking an experienced Compositing Supervisor. The ideal candidate will lead a team of compositors, provide creative and technical direction, and collaborate with VFX Supervisors, Producers, and Coordinators to execute client visions. Responsibilities include participating in client calls, managing tasks under tight deadlines, providing constructive feedback, ensuring quality control, troubleshooting technical issues, and striving for aesthetic and technical excellence. The role requires at least 7 years of experience in a VFX studio environment, expert knowledge of Nuke/NukeX, Mocha Pro, and Photoshop, strong artistic aptitude, problem-solving skills, and leadership experience.
Must have:
  • 7+ years in VFX studio
  • Expert Nuke/NukeX, Mocha Pro, Photoshop
  • Strong artistic aptitude
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • After Effects, CG software knowledge
  • Flow (Shotgun) management software experience
  • After Effects knowledge
  • CG knowledge
  • Ability to create templates

Job Details

About Barnstorm

Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio based in Los Angeles and operations in Vancouver, Montreal, London, Atlanta and NYC. We provide photo-realistic visual effects for a variety of episodic and select sequences in feature films. We pride ourselves in our artists’ talent and dedication to producing world-class visual effects. 


Who You Are

You are an experienced Compositing Supervisor ready to jump into an exciting studio environment with a wide variety of projects. You have demonstrated experience supervising teams in a VFX production pipeline but are comfortable working on the box when needed. You are able to work with a producer to bid shots and the ability to design workflows and estimate artist time and tasks from script, concept and/or video references. You have a strong creative vision and want to contribute those skills to a growing team and company. The ideal candidate has proven experience in supervising artists on both episodic and feature projects, exceptional Nuke compositing skills, and is passionate about delivering high quality work and pushing their creative boundaries. 


What You’ll Do

  • Lead a team of compositors across one or more projects, providing strong creative and technical direction, and supervising shot creation and finishing.
  • Efficiently collaborate with the VFX Supervisor, VFX Producers, Coordinators, to implement and execute clients’ vision to the highest standards.
  • Participate in technical and creative calls with directors and clients.
  • Communicate effectively with internal departments to assign tasks under tight deadlines and fast turnaround times. 
  • Provide clear and constructive feedback when reviewing shots, maintaining quality and consistency in large sequences being worked on by multiple artists.
  • Ensure quality control and compositing teams’ delivery of high quality work.
  • troubleshoot technical problems on assigned shots.
  • Strive for excellence in terms of aesthetic and technical work.
  • Take direction from Compositing Supervisors, Leads and VFX Producers to execute clients' vision to the highest standards. 


What You Bring

  • 7+ years working in a VFX studio environment
  • Expert level knowledge in the following software: Nuke/NukeX, Mocha Pro, Photoshop. After Effects, CG and additional software packages are a plus.
  • Strong artistic aptitude for shot composition, design, element creation, and/or look development for sequences, as well as the ability to create templates for other artists to use.
  • Extreme creativity in finding solutions to client notes and production challenges.
  • Strong ability to stay calm and positive in high pressure environments.
  • Experience with Flow (formerly Shotgrid/Shotgun) management software a plus.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in a VFX production environment 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Adaptability, problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • A thorough understanding of both feature film and television VFX production pipelines
  • An ability to interpret supervisor and client notes and translate them for Leads and artists under your direction 


About This Role

  • This is a remote based role. Note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those legally eligible to work in the USA. 

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