Senior Compositor

Description

The Role

DNEG Sydney offer a Flexible WFH Policy 

Compositors at DNEG work closely with VFX Supervisors and 2D Supervisors to composite the numerous elements that complete a visual effect shot, including live-action and computer graphic elements.

The work will vary from blue/green screen extractions to complex CG integration. Taking part in client reviews and daily sessions, our Compositors follow production methodologies and develop creative approaches to problem-solving while also performing all aspects of composite FX design.


Must have 

• Minimum of 6 years VFX industry experience as a compositor on high-end live-action feature films
• Experience using Nuke
• A knowledge and interest in photography and practical lighting
• Showreel demonstrating a wide range of high-end work including plate-based compositing, set extensions, full CG shots, and FX and CG integration all finished to a high standard.
• Must demonstrate a good eye for colour, composition and technical shot finishing and a proven ability to manage the complexity of work across multiple Senior level shots.

Nice to have

• Experience as a Roto and Prep Artist
• Deep compositing
• Look development experience
• Experience mentoring junior artists

About you

• Critical eye for details
• Ability to deliver 
• Strong communicator
• Professional 
• Pro-active
• Team orientated
• Adaptable
• Calm under pressure

Six-month contracts starting as soon as possible and ending in spring 2025.
The ideal candidate must have the right to work in Australia. 

About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).