GEORGIA, USA - Compositing Supervisor

BarnstormVFX • Atlanta, GA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio based in Los Angeles and operations in Vancouver, Montreal, NYC, Atlanta and London. We provide photo-realistic visual effects for a variety of episodic and select sequences in feature films. We pride ourselves in our artists’ talent and dedication to producing world-class visual effects.

You are an experienced Compositing Supervisor ready to jump into an exciting studio environment with a wide variety of projects. You have demonstrated experience supervising teams in a VFX production pipeline but are comfortable working on the box when needed. You are able to work with a producer to bid shots and the ability to design workflows and estimate artist time and tasks from script, concept and/or video references. You have a strong creative vision and want to contribute those skills to a growing team and company.

Requirements

• 7+ years working in a VFX studio environment
• Expert level knowledge in the following software: Nuke/NukeX, Mocha Pro, Photoshop. After Effects, CG and additional software packages are a plus.
• Strong artistic aptitude for shot composition, design, element creation, and/or look development for sequences, as well as well as the ability to create templates for other artists to use.
• Extreme creativity in finding solutions to client notes and production challenges.
• Strong ability to stay calm and positive in high pressure environments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a VFX production environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• After Effects, CG and additional software packages are a plus.
• Experience with Shotgrid management software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of compositors across one or more projects, providing strong creative and technical direction, and supervising shot creation and finishing.
• Efficiently collaborate with the VFX Supervisor, VFX Producers, Coordinators, to implement and execute clients’ vision to the highest standards.
• Participate in technical and creative calls with directors and clients.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments to assign tasks under tight deadlines and fast turnaround times.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback when reviewing shots, maintaining quality and consistency in large sequences being worked on by multiple artists.
• Ensure quality control and compositing teams’ delivery of high quality work.
• Troubleshoot technical problems on assigned shots.
• Strive for excellence in terms of aesthetic and technical work.
• Take direction from Compositing Supervisors, Leads and VFX Producers to execute clients' vision to the highest standards.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed