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Senior Compositor

The Walt Disney Company

California, United States (On-site)

Senior Compositor

1 Month ago • 5-7 Years

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Job Description

ILM seeks a Senior Compositor to integrate live-action and CGI elements into VFX shots, adhering to client vision and artistic direction. Responsibilities include collaborating with supervisors, performing all compositing tasks (2D tracking, matte extraction, layering, color grading), maintaining visual consistency and quality across shots and sequences, developing generic looks, collaborating with other artists, and independently solving technical and aesthetic issues under pressure. The ideal candidate possesses strong aesthetic skills, photo-realism judgment, and a solid fine arts foundation. Experience with Nuke is mandatory.

Must have:

5+ years VFX experience
Proficient in Nuke
Strong aesthetic skills
Handle difficult tasks under pressure
Collaborate effectively with team

Good to have:

Look development experience
Sequence supervision experience
Nuke gizmo/plugin creation
Python/C++ knowledge
Photography and lighting skills

Job Posting Title:

Senior Compositor

Req ID:

10107592

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Compositor who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM

Compositors combine live action and computer generated elements into visual effects shots that realize the vision and creative direction of the client and Visual Effects Supervisor. The Senior Compositor ultimately maintains the aesthetic integrity and technical quality of the final image delivered to the client.

What You’ll Do

Work with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach for assigned shots
Perform all tasks associated with the compositing process, including 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering
of elements, and color grading on difficult shots
Maintain the overall look, color balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences to create uniformity in all finished work
Create generic looks for other artists to apply
Work collaboratively with artists from other disciplines
Independently provide solutions to technical and aesthetic problems with minimal direction, and can handle the most difficult tasks under intense time pressure

What We’re Looking For

At least 5 years relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least 7 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
Strong knowledge of Nuke
Strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and colour
Ability to work gracefully under pressure to meet deadlines
Strong sense of composition, color and design
Ideal candidate has strong fine arts foundation skills, such as photography and photographic lighting
Nice to have:
Can quickly learn new software and techniques
Strong communication skills
Familiarity with using Linux systems
Previous experience in look development and sequence supervision is ideal
Ability to write Nuke gizmos and/or plugins
Python and/or C+

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $127,100 to $166,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM San Francisco

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM San Francisco

Primary Job Posting Category:

Compositing

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

San Francisco, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-11-26

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$127.1K - $166.8K/yr (Outscal est.)

$146.9K/yr avg.

San Francisco, California, United States

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