Job Posting Title:

Senior Compositor

Req ID:

10105919

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 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.

What You’ll Do

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 color grading on difficult shots

Maintain the overall look, color 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

What We’re Looking For

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, color and design

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

Nice to have:

Can quickly learn new software and techniques

Strong communication skills

Familiarity with using Linux systems

Previous experience in look development and sequence supervision is ideal

Ability to write Nuke gizmos and/or plugins

Python and/or C+

JoinILM

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$122,400 to C$156,800 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