Visual Effects Artist

2 months ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Industrial Light & Magic Full time

Job Summary:


The Industrial Light & Magic team is seeking a skilled Compositor to join our ranks. As a key member of our Visual Effects department, you will be responsible for combining live-action and computer-generated elements to create stunning visual effects shots.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Evaluate creative and technical approaches for assigned shots, working closely with Compositing Supervisor and VFX Supervisor
  • Perform tasks associated with the Compositing process, including 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering of elements, and colour grading on moderately difficult to very difficult shots
  • Maintain the overall look, colour balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences to ensure uniformity in all finished work
  • Collaborate with artists from other disciplines to deliver exceptional results

Requirements:



  • At least 3 years of relevant professional VFX experience and a college-level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or a related field; or at least 5 years of relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
  • Strong knowledge of Nuke
  • Strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and colour
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Strong sense of composition, colour, and design
  • Demo reel and 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

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 base pay will be determined by internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.


About Industrial Light & Magic:


As a leader in the Visual Effects industry, Industrial Light & Magic has been pushing the boundaries of what is possible in filmmaking for over four decades. We are proud to be a part of the Lucasfilm family and are committed to delivering exceptional results that exceed our clients' expectations.


Join the ILM team:


We are seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our team of Visual Effects artists. If you are passionate about filmmaking and have a strong background in computer graphics, fine arts, or a related field, we encourage you to apply.


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