Job Posting Title:

Compositing Supervisor - Expression of Interest - ILM London

Req ID:

10114581

Job Description:

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Compositing Supervisor who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM. 

The Compositing Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of 2D compositing. They will work alongside the Show Leadership Team (Exec Prod, Producer, PM, VFX Supe, CG Supe, Anim Supe) to  manage Clients needs, expectations and aspirations to deliver the highest quality work, on time and to budget.

What You’ll Do:

Determine the creative and technical approach for compositing in collaboration with the VFX supe and show leadership

Provide consistent leadership locally for the project, to ensure collective collaboration at all levels with a focus on the morale of the crew and the show leadership team

Be aware of the impact creative decisions have on a show's schedule & budget, and be willing to change the creative choices, when possible, to stay on schedule budget

Delegate creative and technical tasks, as needed, to the appropriate artists in order to maintain an overview of the creative and production goals of the show

Foster an inclusive, respectful and cooperative dynamic within the compositing department

What We’re Looking For:

Demonstrable compositing supervision experience for the duration of at least 6+ projects

The ability to recognize what is aesthetically / technically missing in a shot  

Ability to offer various technical or creative solutions to fit with the budget and schedule of the show

The desire to feedback, coach and mentor the team and individual artists to produce the best quality work 

Excellent communication, collaboration and problem solving skills

A strong knowledge of matte extraction techniques, painting, roto, colour tools and methodologies, the scanning and timing process, matte paintings, and the use of 2 ½ D programs.

Working knowledge of LiNUX and shell scripting

Previous exposure to colour pipeline related tasks

As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

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Job Posting Segment:

ILM London

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM London

Primary Job Posting Category:

Compositing - Studios

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-02-24