Framestore is hiring

Lead Compositor

Senior, Lead

Full-time

Hybrid in Melbourne, Australia

Relocation Assistance Offered

Reporting to the Comp Supervisor, the Lead Compositors set an example of quality, communication and dedication within the team and will work within the team to provide high-quality animation for a variety of projects. They lead small teams of artists, supporting the Comp Supervisor and HOD both creatively and technically.

Lead Compositors are also required to work on shots. Each artist is responsible for seamlessly integrating all the layers or elements of a shot, including live-action and computer graphic elements.

This is a hybrid role and based out of our Melbourne studio.

Relocation assistance would be provided for those not based in Melbourne, Australia.

What you’ll do

Working in collaboration with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach to assigned shots
Giving briefs and direction to the team with the aid of the VFX Supervisors in order to ensure the appropriate execution of shots
Training and mentoring of more junior artists
Integrating 2D, 3D and live action elements to high-end visual effects film standard
Meeting schedules and show deadlines
Act as the key contact for production and supervisors, ensuring clear communication, dealing with creative challenges, solutions and adapting to changes in production and scheduling
Taking responsibility for the teams' workload, time management and notes/feedback actions required by Supervisors
Balancing the creative and technical aspects of each shot
Working with a good knowledge of colour space principles
Establish workflow templates, methods of compositing and provide documentation for other artists on the team where necessary
Ensure that department tools are available for your team and properly set up for the show
Attend dailies and present the work of your team, guide artists on how to present work
Provide regular feedback to your artists and ensure quality control for the artists on the team

Job requirements

Requirements

Degree / Diploma aligning to the position
At least 7-10 years previous experience working in a film VFX pipeline
Previous experience as a Senior or Lead Artist
An excellent working knowledge of and production experience with Nuke
A familiarity with stereo compositing and working with multiple render passes
A strong eye for detail, composition, colour and lighting
An understanding of colour space principles
A working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex topics relevant to compositing and connected departments
Able to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively with other departments
A pro-active and collaborative work ethic
The ability to multitask, prioritise and problem solve

You might also have

Knowledge of practical lighting for photography
Experience in dealing and communicating with clients
Programming and coding experience and knowledge

Framestore

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We work with you to create amazing images that entertain, communicate, influence and shape people’s views about subjects as diverse as health, music, films, television and many aspects of our society.

We create our work by getting to know what you are aspiring to do with the images we are creating with you, by getting to know your business and its strategy, and by striving to always deliver images that delight and not only hit your brief but often exceed your expectations – those are the milestones we measure ourselves by.

With more than 600 colleagues our team and skills range from computer science graduates, through to world class producers, CG artists who innovate in both production methodology as well as imagery, software developers and creators who have deep insight to how to apply often complex technology solutions to the creative process.

We work with partner clients each year in most parts of the world, with colleagues often on location in over a dozen countries in any one year.

We continue to be pleased to see our work recognised both for the success that they help create for our clients (in box office or product sales) but also for artistic and strategic achievement – all three elements which we strive to achieve each time we work with you.

Our clients include most leading advertising agencies, Hollywood studios, and major brands such as Nokia, Coca Cola, Nestlé, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Pepsi, Volkswagen and Cadbury.

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