MTL - Compositing Lead

Note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those artists residing in Quebec and are legally eligible to work in Canada. eg. Citizen | PR | Open Work Permit.

Please only apply once to the best suited job by your current residency location. 

About Barnstorm

Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio based in Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver, and Montreal providing photo-realistic visual effects for a variety of television and online streaming projects. We pride ourselves in our artists’ talent and dedication to producing world-class visual effects.   

Who You Are

You are an experienced Compositing Lead ready to jump into an exciting studio environment with a wide variety of projects. You have demonstrated experience leading teams in a VFX production pipeline but are comfortable working on the box when needed. You are able to work with a producer to assist in bid shots and can  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.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with Composting Supervisor, VFX Producers and Department Supervisors to execute clients' vision to the highest standards. 
• Assist with project task breakdown, assignments for overall project plan, and monitoring the team’s task progress. 
• Communicate task and team progress: meet quota targets, assist setting and implementing LookDev for the team, provide solutions and proactive escalation, as needed.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback when reviewing shots, maintaining quality control and consistency in sequences being worked on by multiple artists.
• Design and develop procedural and innovative tool sets, templates, techniques for ongoing efficiencies for the team and future projects.

• Troubleshoot technical problems on assigned shots.

• Effectively and seamlessly integrate elements with production footage, using rotoscoping, keying, painting, tracking, and other compositing techniques.

What You Bring

• At least 5+ years working in a VFX studio environment.
• 2 + years experience as a Composting Lead or similar.
• Advance knowledge of Nuke, Shotgrid Management a must.
• Mocha, Silhouette, experience preferred.
• Experienced leadership and problem solving skills in a VFX production environment.
• Demonstrated aptitude for technical workflow challenges: directory structure, file formats, naming conventions, scripts, automation tools, etc.
• A thorough understanding of television VFX production pipelines (and feature film a plus).
• A creative ability to interpret supervisor and client notes.
• 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.
• Ability to remain calm and positive in high pressure environments.

About This Role

This is a remote based role. Project and staff positions available with extended health benefits and opportunity to participate in RRSP programs. Note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those artists legally eligible to work in Canada. (Eg. Canadian or PR and are residents of Montreal)

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.