Nuke Compositor

Framestore’s Chicago studio is expanding our staff team, and are looking for a Compositor to join us in working on a broad range of high end content within our Integrated Advertising division.

The Compositor must possess an in-depth knowledge of compositing foundations from clean up to integrations involving live plates and CG elements, as well as skills with creative and design-driven compositing. The Compositor must have a blend of technical and creative skill on the box as well as an ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team.

This is a full-time staff role with benefits and working on a hybrid work model with some days in office and some days remote, ideal candidates will be based locally in Chicago or open to relocation.

Responsibilities

• Taking briefs and direction from Compositing Supervisors to execute assigned shots

• Integrating 2D, 3D and live action elements to a high standard

• Working with clients in order to create their vision

• Meeting schedules and project deadlines

• Ongoing communication with production and leads regarding schedules and deadlines

• Taking responsibility for own workload, time management and notes/feedback actions required by Supervisors

• Balancing the creative and technical aspects of each shot

• An excellent working knowledge of Nuke

• 3-5 years of professional experience as a Nuke Compositor working on advertising or other short-form content

• Familiar with multi-pass CG compositing, Deep Compositing, and working with AOVs

• A solid reel showing a wide range of shots and a creative eye

• Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills

• A pro-active and collaborative work ethic

• A strong eye for detail, composition, color and lighting

• The ability to multitask, prioritize and problem solve

• Proven ability in working with clients in order to create their vision

• An understanding of color space principles

• Familiar with Linux operating system

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of practical lighting for photography

• A working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline

• Programming and coding experience and knowledge

• Experience with Hiero, Shotgun, After effects, Premiere, Photoshop, and/or Flame is an advantage