As a Lead Compositor, you will lead by example, setting the standard for high-quality composite shots in feature film or episodic shows. Your expertise in Nuke and feature film production will ensure continuity and consistency across sequences.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Production and other Creative teams to achieve the goals of the project

• Establish sequence looks for key visual effects shots

• Solve high-level show technical and creative challenges

• Recognize knowledge gaps and actively collaborate with the team to find solutions.

• Build and maintain templates to support other artists

• Collaborate with other compositors to share knowledge and techniques

• On-the-box compositing of complex shots (live action sourced and/or full CG)

• Ensure continuity and consistency across sequences and shots

• Utilize and share core knowledge of 2D image manipulation processes such as tracking, color correction, depth of field, retiming, warping, and photographic optical effects to achieve photorealistic composites

Qualifications

• 6+ years live-action feature film or episodic compositing experience

• Advanced Nuke skills and knowledge of compositing workflows

• Advanced understanding of 3D computer graphics, including modeling, lighting, and animation

• Excellent leadership, organizational and time management skills

• Experience using Shotgrid/Flow or other VFX Production tracking software

• Ability to engage in positive collaboration and communicate effectively

• Traditional art, photography, and film background (preferred)

• Python, Blinkscript, or C++ experience (preferred)

• Nuke particle experience (preferred)

• OCIO/ACES Color Config and management experience (preferred)

• 360 VR or Array Compositing experience (preferred)

100 000-150 000$ CAD a year

This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.