Senior Compositor

Scanline VFX; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

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.