Jobs

Scholarships

Courses

Companies

Placements

Community

Home >

Jobs >

Compositor

Quebec, Canada (Hybrid)

Compositor

3 Months ago • 2-5 Years • Undisclosed

About the job

4 skills required for this role

Add these skills to join the top 1% applicants for this job

nuke

lighting-shading

composition

real-time-vfx

Job Description

Framestore is seeking a skilled Compositor to join their team in Montreal, Quebec. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Nuke, experience with stereo compositing, and excellent communication skills. They will be responsible for integrating 2D, 3D, and live-action elements for high-end visual effects film work.

Must have:

Nuke experience
Stereo compositing
Visual effects
Communication skills

Good to have:

Practical lighting
VFX pipeline
Client experience
Programming knowledge

Perks:

Creative studio
Industry leaders

Job description

A multi Oscar-winning creative studio, we have worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.

Compositors seamlessly integrate all the layers or elements of a shot, including live-action and computer graphic elements. Compositors work closely with Visual Effects Supervisors and CG Supervisors to composite the numerous elements that complete visual-effects shots.

Who we are:

Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create, whether in film, TV, advertising or immersive experiences. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.

Responsibilities:

Working in collaboration with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach to assigned shots
Taking briefs and direction from Lead Compositors and VFX Supervisors to execute assigned shots
Integrating 2D, 3D and live action elements to high-end visual effects film standard
Meeting schedules and show 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
Working with a good knowledge of colour space principles

Job requirements

Essential Skills:

An excellent working knowledge of and production experience with Nuke
A familiarity with stereo compositing and working with multiple render passes
Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
A pro-active and collaborative work ethic
A strong eye for detail, composition, colour and lighting
The ability to multitask, prioritise and problem solve
An understanding of colour space principles

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge of practical lighting for photography
A working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline
Experience in dealing and communicating with clients
Programming and coding experience and knowledge

Our Commitment:

Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities, and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favorable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.

Application Process

To apply, please complete the linked application form or submit your resume and portfolio to recruiters@framestore.com with the subject line: [Job Title - City].

Framestore is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

View Full Job Description

Upload your resume, increase your shortlisting chances by 80%

About The Company

Framestore

35 Active Jobs

Framestore combines talent and technology to reframe the possible in film, content, advertising and immersive experiences.

Founded in 1986, Framestore is now a global company of over 3,000 people across eight locations. We create pixel-perfect images for blockbuster films and TV, iconic advertising campaigns and innovative immersive projects.

Our portfolio of work is underpinned by an industry-leading expertise in VFX and has resulted in a multitude of awards including Oscars and BAFTAs as well as a record number of Cannes Lions awards, which all cement our position at the forefront of innovation.

We have studios in London, Montreal, Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Mumbai, Melbourne. Visit our website for current vacancies in film, advertising and immersive: https://www.framestore.com/careers