Compositor

COSA VFX INC • Los Angeles, CA

13d • $40 - $70 • Remote

About The Position

CoSA VFX has immediate openings for California-based compositors for short and long term opportunities. CoSA is a fully remote VFX studio with locations across North America.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience working in photo-real VFX for episodic television and motion pictures.
• High-level knowledge of Nuke, VFX color pipelines, and VFX production process, with experience compositing multi-layer EXR CG, set extensions, and FX elements
• Work effectively as a part of a team collaborating on larger sequences
• Tangible evidence of experience working in photo-real VFX for episodic television and motion pictures (demo reel) plus evidence of working experience as a digital artist in TV and/or motion pictures
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to be engaged with multiple projects at the same time
• Skilled in solving creative problems using simple, efficient techniques, share ideas with teammates and iterate rapidly based on client notes

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Python, TCL, and JavaScript

Responsibilities

• Create and integrate photo-real or stylized elements with live-action footage, using a variety of techniques including rotoscoping, keying, effects, graphics (GFX) and 3D integration, digital matte painting (DMP) integration, tracking, projections, color-correction, etc
• Finish shots independently on a tight episodic TV schedule and work effectively as part of a team collaborating on larger sequences
• Implement fast, effective solutions to shot production challenges using off-the-shelf tools.
• Interpret and facilitate client notes to rapidly achieve the client’s desired look or result
• Solve creative problems using simple, efficient techniques, sharing ideas with teammates.
• Update shot tracking database (F-track or other), check email, attend dailies and other meetings, communicate effectively with supervisors, managers, and teammates.

What This Job Offers

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