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

• 5+ 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)