Senior Compositor

Job Description

Framestore's Melbourne studio is looking to hear from experienced Senior Compositors to seamlessly integrate all elements and layers of a shot, whether live action or computer generated.

Responsibilities:
• Working in collaboration with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach to assigned shots
• Integrating 2D, 3D and live action elements to high-end visual effects film standard
• Taking briefs and direction from Lead Compositors and VFX Supervisors to execute assigned shots
• Ongoing communication with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines
• Taking responsibility for own 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
• Degree / Diploma aligning to the position
• At least 5 years previous experience working in a film VFX pipeline
• 5 years full time work experience will substitute formal qualifications if none are available
• A strong understanding of contemporary compositing techniques
• Demonstrated talent for the seamless integration of live action and CG source
• A strong eye for detail, composition, colour and lighting
• Work within a production pipeline and display strong creative approaches and problem solving
• Fluent in Nuke and/or other node-based compositing software
• A critical eye for detail composition, colour and lighting
• Ability to consistently produce work of a high standard and be able to accept and enact feedback
• Flexible and able to work within timelines – ability to reasonably estimate time and evaluate scope for jobs
• Ability to quickly interpret supervisors briefs and devise effective solutions

If this sounds like a fit, we'd love to hear from you!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzw607-18-117-105-230-42 in your application.