Visual Effects Composer

1 month ago


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

Industrial Light & Magic is seeking a highly skilled Visual Effects Composer to join our team. As a Senior Compositor, you will be responsible for combining live action and computer generated elements into visually stunning shots that bring our client's vision to life.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer graphics, fine arts, or a related field, and excellent knowledge of Nuke. You will work closely with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach for assigned shots, and maintain the overall look, color balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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

Requirements

  • 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+

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 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.


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