Job Posting Title:

Compositor

Req ID:

10105924

Job Description:

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.

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 Compositor helps maintain 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.

What You’ll Do

Alongside Compositing Supervisor and VFX Supervisor, evaluates creative and technical approach for assigned shots

Performs all tasks associated with the Compositing process, including 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering of elements, and colour grading on moderately difficult to very difficult shots

Maintains the overall look, colour balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences to create uniformity in all finished work

Ability to work collaboratively with artists from other disciplines
 

What We’re Looking For

At least 3 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 5 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education

Strong knowledge of Nuke

Strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and color

Ability to work gracefully under pressure to meet deadlines

Strong sense of composition, color and design

Demo reel + shot breakdown required

Ideal candidate has strong fine arts foundation skills, such as photography and photographic lighting

Nice to have:

Familiarity with using Unix systems

Ability to write Nuke gizmos and/or plugins

Python and/or C++ experience

JoinILM

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$96,800 to C$123,900 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM Vancouver

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM Vancouver

Primary Job Posting Category:

Compositing

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-11-06