Nuke Compositor

Flying Bark Productions is working on exciting projects such as Netflix's Stranger Things animated series, the recently announced Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Marvel Studios’ What If…?, Disney Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, as well as our production Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan. 

* Not open for remote work, this position must be based in Madrid, Spain.*

The Compositor is responsible for enhancing the look of Final 3D Animation images or CG Renders through Compositing techniques.  Additionally working to, and maintaining, the creative and technical requirements for final images of the Program/s as required by the VFX Supervisor; and to the production schedule provided by the Production Company.

About the role:

• Using Nuke Compositing software, meet the brief for the Program/s that fulfils the creative standards of the project as advised by the Compositing Supervisor/s and Animation Lead/s;
• Ability to tackle shots creatively, whilst keeping an eye on continuity and taking responsibility for their final look;
• Responsible for ensuring a high level of quality by having a good eye for detail and cross checking renders are up to standard;
• Ability to think of creative solutions to enhance shots, without overshadowing the overall story point or animation, including but not limited to, the addition of adding atmos, vignettes, depth of field;
• Able to seamlessly work with 2D, CG and 2.5D shots, understanding limitations in 2D and CG animation pipelines;
• Able to be organised and methodical, dealing with large amounts of shots, tracking versions and render management;
• Producing final shots with neat and well labelled node network, with reference to files in correct locations and easy to navigate filing systems;
• Being proactive and communicative with the upstream teams and production, ensuring the efficient delivery of animation layers to compositing;
• Communicate with the Pipeline team and aid in implementing improvements to the Comp pipeline;
• Able to take direction from the Supervisor/s and Lead/s, and address notes appropriately;
• An understanding of film colour space, grading, and  a superior eye for composition, colour, mood and lighting;
• And all other duties and responsibilities as reasonably required by the Production Company.

About you:

• Demoreels with mature, stylized and anime-inspired animation are preferred. Somewhat in the vein of Spiderverse, Entergalactic, Arcane and The Witness [Love, Death, Robots];
• Able to take direction from the Supervisors, Leads and client and address notes appropriately;
• Work independently to satisfy the brief;
• Good knowledge of current Compositing  techniques, applicable to 2D & CG Animation;
• A passion & infectious enthusiasm for creating outstanding visuals on an international stage;
• Ability to work in a team environment and follow guidance from creative and technical supervisors;
• Ability to maintain a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work to quota;
• Ability to take and successfully interpret a verbal or visual creative brief;
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and problem solve;
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines;
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible and responsive to changes. 
• Fluent in English and/or Spanish language, both written and verbal;
  
• Eligible to work in Spain/Europe. Spanish locals & Europeans open to relocation will be given priority.

What do we do?

Flying Bark Productions is a renowned independent producer of family-focused animation entertainment. For over 50 years, our 2D and 3D production facility has created award-winning feature films and TV series.

Why work with us?

• We work on some pretty cool projects - check out our website: https://www.flyingbark.com.au/
  
• We have cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a Kulture Klub dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar!
  
• The Barkers have big hearts too, with our Paws for a Cause fundraising arm raising much needed funds for charities such as Beyond Blue, RSPCA and the Cancer Council. 
• If you love dogs as much as we do, you can bring them to work!
  
• Career development is important to us so we offer training and support opportunities whenever possible. 
• We have a full slate and plans for international expansion so there is always plenty of opportunity for career development.
• Our employees say our culture is the best they've ever experienced - everyone is welcome and celebrated!
  

Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.