Lead Compositing Artist

5 months ago

Vancouver, Canada The Third Floor Full time

THE THIRD FLOOR is the world’s leading visualization company with offices in Los Angeles and London as well as on location with productions around the world. Since 2004, the studio has helped clients visualize and maximize content by producing computer-animated blueprints, known as “previsualizations”. The Third Floor is a fun, creative company founded by artists, for artists. We work on extremely high-profile projects, while maintaining a small studio culture. The company has won multiple Emmy and VES awards for its work.Recent projects include Avatar: The Way of Water, House of the Dragon, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Guardians of the Galaxy 3, For All Mankind, Masters of the Air, and many more._

**Full Time. Remote Position. Must be located in British Columbia.**

**Responsibilities**:

- Oversee the entire compositing process from conceptualization to final delivery.
- Composite and track shots to integrate all the layers, including computer-generated elements.
- Maintain meticulous quality standards through regular reviews of compositing work.
- Help establish and manage compositing timelines and deliverables in coordination with project managers.
- Lead and mentor the compositing team, providing guidance and support.
- Optimize workflows through scripting in Nuke for enhanced efficiency.
- Collaborate with departments for seamless visual integration.

**Essential Skills**:

- Proven experience as a Compositing Artist, with a strong portfolio reflecting diverse projects.
- Expertise in using Nuke for compositing tasks.
- Proficient in scripting within Nuke for workflow optimization.
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and articulation of creative ideas.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, particularly in addressing compositing challenges and technical issues.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, including mentorship and team management skills.
- Adaptability to changing project requirements and effective management under tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of 3D compositing and particle systems in Nuke a plus.
- Knowledge of Lighting is a bonus.

**Personal attributes**:

- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Able to take direction and work under tight deadlines.
- Clean and organized Nuke files and understands work flow.

The pay scale is between $35 - 95 CAD / hour based on experience, skillset and other factors, plus additional Perks and Benefits.
- U.S. & Canada Applicants only: TTF participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All documents provided for proof of work authorization must be current and unexpired. We cannot accept expired proof of identity._
- IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, TTF is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment._

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