Mtl - Compositing Supervisor

Job Description

Note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those artists residing in Quebec and are legally eligible to work in Canada. eg. Citizen | PR | Open Work Permit.

Please only apply once to the best suited job by your current residency location.

About Barnstorm

Who You Are

You are an experienced Compositing Supervisor, ready to jump into an exciting studio environment with a wide variety of projects. You have demonstrated experience supervising teams in a VFX production pipeline but are comfortable working on the box. You are able to work with a producer to bid shots and the ability to design workflows and estimate artist time and tasks from script, concept and/or video references. You have a strong creative vision and want to contribute those skills to a growing team and company.

What You'll Do

Process (60%)
• Reporting to VFX Show Supervisor; lead a team of compositors across one or more projects and locations.
• Provide strong creative and technical direction supervising shot creation and finishing.
• Collaborate with the VFX Supervisor, VFX Producers, Coordinators, to implement and execute clients' vision to the highest standards.
• Coordinate internal departments to assign tasks under tight deadlines and fast turnaround times.
• Maintaining quality and consistency
• Work on-the-box / on shots; troubleshooting and providing shot set ups.

Pioneering (10%)
• Identify and implement ongoing departmental tools and ongoing improvement plans to meet show (and studio) objectives.

People (20%)
• Supervise and coach Compositing team around expectations; set standards and benchmarks
• Identify strengths and mentor compositors for internal growth and development

What You Bring
• 7+ years working in a VFX studio environment
• 2+ years in Supervisory/ Leadership role on high end VFX
• Expert Nuke/NukeX, Mocha Pro, Photoshop. After Effects, CG and additional software packages are a plus.
• Intermediate-Expert with Flow (formerly Shotgrid) management software.
• Strong artistic aptitude for shot composition, design, element creation, and/or look development for sequences, as well as the ability to create templates for other artists to use.
• Solid understanding of both feature film and television VFX production pipelines
• Demonstrated grace under pressure in a fast changing environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptability, problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience clarifying and communicating client notes for Leads and artists under your direction.
• Must demonstrate an up-to-date reel / portfolio and resume showcasing requirements

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjbw80-18-119-142-85-42 in your application.