Compositor

11 Months ago • 3-5 Years • $96,800 PA - $123,900 PA

Technical Art

Job Description

As a Compositor at ILM, you'll be responsible for combining live-action and computer-generated elements into visual effects shots. You'll work closely with the Compositing Supervisor and VFX Supervisor to ensure that the final image meets the client's vision and creative direction. Your responsibilities will include 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering of elements, and color grading. You'll also need to maintain the overall look, color balance, and quality of the finished work.

Good To Have:

Strong fine arts foundation skills
Familiarity with Unix systems
Ability to write Nuke gizmos and/or plugins
Python and/or C++ experience

Must Have:

3+ years VFX experience
Strong Nuke knowledge
Aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and color
Ability to work under pressure
Strong sense of composition, color and design
Demo reel + shot breakdown

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Job Posting Title:

Compositor

Req ID:

10105924

Job Description:

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.

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 Compositor helps maintain the aesthetic integrity and technical quality of the final image delivered to the client.

We are looking for a creative who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, team-oriented mentality and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.

What You’ll Do

Alongside Compositing Supervisor and VFX Supervisor, evaluates creative and technical approach for assigned shots
Performs all tasks associated with the Compositing process, including 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering of elements, and colour grading on moderately difficult to very difficult shots
Maintains the overall look, colour balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences to create uniformity in all finished work
Ability to work collaboratively with artists from other disciplines

What We’re Looking For

At least 3 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 5 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
Strong knowledge of Nuke
Strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and color
Ability to work gracefully under pressure to meet deadlines
Strong sense of composition, color and design
Demo reel + shot breakdown required
Ideal candidate has strong fine arts foundation skills, such as photography and photographic lighting
Nice to have:
- Familiarity with using Unix systems
- Ability to write Nuke gizmos and/or plugins
- Python and/or C++ experience

JoinILM

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$96,800 to C$123,900 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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 full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM Vancouver

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM Vancouver

Primary Job Posting Category:

Compositing

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Date Posted: