Compositor MID/SR: Vancouver

6 Months ago • 3 Years + • VFX

Job Summary

Job Description

Barnstorm VFX seeks an experienced Nuke Compositor (Mid/Senior level) for their Vancouver studio. Responsibilities include seamlessly integrating elements into production footage using various compositing techniques (rotoscoping, keying, painting, tracking), collaborating with other departments to meet tight deadlines, consistently delivering high-quality work, troubleshooting technical issues, and adhering to client vision. The ideal candidate possesses advanced Nuke compositing skills, a strong understanding of lighting, depth of field, and motion blur, and experience in a fast-paced studio environment. Mocha and Silhouette experience are preferred. This hybrid role offers a competitive hourly rate ($35-$60/hour).
Must have:
  • 3+ years VFX experience
  • Advanced Nuke knowledge
  • Strong compositing skills
  • Teamwork & communication
  • Problem-solving abilities
Good to have:
  • Mocha
  • Silhouette
Perks:
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Retirement savings
  • Paid time off

Job Details

About Barnstorm

Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio based in Los Angeles and operations in Vancouver, Montreal, 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 Nuke Compositor ready to jump into an exciting studio environment with a wide variety of projects. You have an advanced knowledge of Nuke Compositing techniques and a firm photographic grasp of light, depth of field, distortion, and motion blur. You have a strong creative vision and want to contribute those skills to a growing team and company.The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of Nuke compositing, experience in a fast-paced studio environment, and is passionate about delivering high quality work and pushing their creative boundaries. 


What You’ll Do

  • Effectively and seamlessly integrate elements with production footage, using rotoscoping, keying, painting, tracking, and other compositing techniques
  • Along with Leads, Supervisors, and other artists, collaborate with other departments to complete assigned tasks under tight deadlines and fast turnaround times.
  • Deliver consistently high-quality work and 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

  • 3+ years working in a VFX studio environment
  • Advance knowledge of Nuke
  • Mocha, Silhouette, experience preferred 
  • An ability to work well within a team, with strong verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Strong 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 

About This Role


Pay Range: $35 - $60 / hour

The posted pay range is aligned with what we believe is fair pay at the time of posting this role. An applicant’s relevant education, experience, skills and qualifications, location and currency may all be considered when deciding pay position within the range. Pay ranges may change.


This is a hybrid based role. The posted pay range is aligned with what we believe is fair pay at the time of posting this role. An applicant’s relevant education, experience, skills and qualifications, location and currency may all be considered when deciding pay position within the range. Pay ranges may change.Benefit plans are dependent on the local plan offering and employment status but all US and Canada plans include a comprehensive health insurance plan, retirement savings, and paid time off.Barnstorm VFX is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive team that provides a meaningful work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Indigenous people, people of color, people of all genders or non-genders, and people with disabilities of all types are encouraged to apply. We thank everyone for their interest and application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



Note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those artists legally eligible to work in Canada. eg. Citizen or PR

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