Job Posting Title:

Senior Compositor

Req ID:

10107592

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Compositor who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM

Compositors combine live action and computer generated elements into visual effects shots that realize the vision and creative direction of the client and Visual Effects Supervisor. The Senior Compositor ultimately maintains the aesthetic integrity and technical quality of the final image delivered to the client.

What You’ll DoWork with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach for assigned shotsPerform all tasks associated with the compositing process, including 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering of elements, and color grading on difficult shotsMaintain the overall look, color balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences to create uniformity in all finished workCreate generic looks for other artists to applyWork collaboratively with artists from other disciplinesIndependently provide solutions to technical and aesthetic problems with minimal direction, and can handle the most difficult tasks under intense time pressure

What We’re Looking ForAt least 5 years relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least 7 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of educationStrong knowledge of NukeStrong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and colourAbility to work gracefully under pressure to meet deadlinesStrong sense of composition, color and designIdeal candidate has strong fine arts foundation skills, such as photography and photographic lightingNice to have:Can quickly learn new software and techniquesStrong communication skillsFamiliarity with using Linux systemsPrevious experience in look development and sequence supervision is idealAbility to write Nuke gizmos and/or pluginsPython and/or C+

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $127,100 to $166,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM San Francisco

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM San Francisco

Primary Job Posting Category:

Compositing

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

San Francisco, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-11-26