Flame Artist

WPP Production•New York, NY

6d•$125,000 - $295,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Flame Artist is a top-tier VFX and finishing specialist who uses Autodesk Flame to lead high-end visual effects, conform, color grade, and final deliverables for commercials, film, and digital media. They act as the final gatekeepers of quality, managing client expectations in high-pressure, client-supervised sessions.

Requirements

Mastery of Autodesk Flame: Mastery of node-based and timeline environments, Matchbox shaders, Action, and Batch workflows.
Familiarity with the broader post-production pipeline, including integration with Maya, 3D S Max, Nuke, and major color grading suites (e.g., DaVinci Resolve).
Deep understanding of digital video formats, HDR/SDR pipelines, LUTs, and various encoding standards.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere) for asset creation and offline prep.
Exceptional communication skills to manage client revisions under tight deadlines while maintaining a positive creative environment.
Ability to troubleshoot technical and creative hurdles on the fly during live sessions.
Meticulous eye for detail regarding color, edge blending, tracking, and final QC (Quality Control).

Responsibilities

Lead in-studio or remote sessions with directors, agency creatives, and producers, translating live feedback into instant visual changes.
Perform complex 2D and 3D compositing, beauty retouching, rig removal, and CGI integration.
Manage the timeline from offline edit to final master, ensuring color continuity, frame rates, and resolution standards are met for broadcast and web.
Collaborate with executive producers and creative directors to break down scripts, bid VFX projects, and devise time/cost-effective pipelines.
Oversee junior artists and assistant Flame artists, delegating tasks and reviewing their work for quality control before final delivery.