Senior Compositor

1 Hour ago • 5 Years + • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Framestore's Melbourne studio seeks experienced Senior Compositors to seamlessly integrate live-action and CG elements in film VFX. Responsibilities include collaborating with supervisors on creative and technical approaches, integrating 2D/3D elements to high-end standards, taking direction from leads, managing workload and deadlines, balancing creative and technical aspects, and working with color space principles. The role demands strong Nuke proficiency and a keen eye for detail, composition, color, and lighting. Candidates should be adept at interpreting briefs and providing effective solutions within established timelines.
Must have:
  • 5+ years VFX experience
  • Proficient in Nuke
  • Strong understanding of compositing techniques
  • Excellent eye for detail, color, and lighting
  • Ability to manage workload and deadlines

Job description

Framestore's Melbourne studio is looking to hear from experienced Senior Compositors to seamlessly integrate all elements and layers of a shot, whether live action or computer generated.

Responsibilities:
  • Working in collaboration with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach to assigned shots
  • Integrating 2D, 3D and live action elements to high-end visual effects film standard
  • Taking briefs and direction from Lead Compositors and VFX Supervisors to execute assigned shots
  • 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

  • Degree / Diploma aligning to the position
  • At least 5 years previous experience working in a film VFX pipeline
  • 5 years full time work experience will substitute formal qualifications if none are available
  • A strong understanding of contemporary compositing techniques 
  • Demonstrated talent for the seamless integration of live action and CG source
  • A strong eye for detail, composition, colour and lighting
  • Work within a production pipeline and display strong creative approaches and problem solving
  • Fluent in Nuke and/or other node-based compositing software
  • A critical eye for detail composition, colour and lighting
  • Ability to consistently produce work of a high standard and be able to accept and enact feedback
  • Flexible and able to work within timelines – ability to reasonably estimate time and evaluate scope for jobs
  • Ability to quickly interpret supervisors briefs and devise effective solutions


If this sounds like a fit, we'd love to hear from you! 


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 favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.

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About The Company

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 

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