Senior Compositor - ILM Vancouver
The Walt Disney Company•Vancouver, BC
•CA$126,700 - CA$162,400•Hybrid
About The Position
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 Senior Compositor ultimately maintains 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.
Requirements
- At least 5 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 7 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
- Strong knowledge of Nuke
- Strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and colour
- Ability to work gracefully under pressure to meet deadlines
- Strong sense of composition, colour and design
- Familiarity with using Linux systems
- Strong communication skills
- Can quickly learn new software and techniques
Nice To Haves
- Strong fine arts foundation skills, such as photography and photographic lighting
- Previous experience in look development and sequence supervision is ideal
- Ability to write Nuke gizmos and/or plugins
- Python and/or C++
- Feature Animation experience
Responsibilities
- Work with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach for assigned shots
- Perform all tasks associated with the compositing process, including 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering of elements, and colour grading on difficult shots
- Maintain the overall look, colour balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences to create uniformity in all finished work
- Create generic looks for other artists to apply
- Work collaboratively with artists from other disciplines
- Independently provide solutions to technical and aesthetic problems with minimal direction, and can handle the most difficult tasks under intense time pressure
Benefits
- A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
