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Scanline VFX

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Job summary

An award-winning visual effects company is seeking a Senior Compositor to join their dynamic team in London. In this role, you will integrate layers and elements to create stunning final shots for feature films and episodic shows. Your expertise in compositing and 2D image manipulation will be crucial in delivering high-quality visuals. The company fosters a collaborative environment where your creativity and problem-solving skills will be valued. If you are passionate about visual effects and eager to contribute to innovative projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of compositing experience in live-action films or episodic shows.
  • Expertise in Nuke and compositing workflows is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with team members to establish visual styles and directions.
  • Deliver high-quality shots on schedule while mentoring fellow compositors.

Skills

Compositing

Color Science

2D Image Manipulation

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Python

C++

Education

4+ years experience in compositing

Traditional art or photography background

Tools

Nuke

Blinkscript

3D Computer Graphics

Job description

As a Senior Compositor, you will integrate all layers and elements to produce final and complete shots for feature film or episodic shows. Your expertise in compositing, color science, and traditional 2D image manipulation processes will ensure high-quality deliveries.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate closely with other Compositors and the Compositing Lead/Supervisor to establish looks and/or follow set style direction
  • Demonstrate a solid understanding of light, shadow, color, and shape to solve design and other visual challenges for key shots
  • Receive and implement feedback swiftly and effectively while maintaining production guidelines
  • Ensure shots are delivered to the highest standard and on schedule through effective teamwork and superior problem-solving skills
  • Share knowledge, techniques, and mentor fellow compositors to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment
  • Understand and be adept at troubleshooting complex compositing scripts and escalating issues as needed
  • 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
  • 4+ years live-action feature film or episodic compositing experience
  • Expert Nuke Skills and knowledge of compositing workflows
  • General understanding of 3D computer graphics, including modeling, lighting, and animation
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to take direction positively and communicate effectively
  • Traditional art, photography, and film background (preferred)
  • Python, Blinkscript, or C++ experience (preferred)
  • Nuke particle experience (preferred)
  • 360 VR or Array Compositing experience (preferred)

About Us

Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich, Seoul, and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.

We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.

Come as you are

We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.

We will only consider applicants based in the United Kingdom, or those willing to relocate.

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