Flying Bark Productions are looking for a Senior Compositor to work in our Sydney studio.
The Senior Compositor is responsible for enhancing the look of Final 3D Animation images or CG Renders through Compositing techniques. Additionally, working to, and maintaining, the creative and technical requirements for final images of the Program/s as required by the VFX Supervisor or 2D Supervisor; and to the production schedule provided by the Production Company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Using Nuke Compositing software, meet the brief for the Program/s that fulfils the creative standards of the project as advised by the VFX Supervisor and Compositing Supervisor;
- Ability to tackle shots creatively, whilst keeping an eye on continuity and taking responsibility for their final look;
- Responsible for ensuring a high level of quality by having a good eye for detail and cross checking renders are up to standard;
- Meet the quota as briefed by the Production crew;
- Ability to think of creative solutions to enhance shots, without overshadowing the overall story point or animation, including but not limited to, the addition of adding atmos, vignettes, depth of field;
- Able to seamlessly work with 2D, CG and 2.5D shots, understanding limitations in 2D and CG animation pipelines;
- Able to be organised and methodical, dealing with large amounts of shots, tracking versions and render management;
- Producing final shots with neat and well labelled node network, with reference to files in correct locations and easy to navigate filing systems;
- Being proactive and communicative with the upstream teams and production, ensuring the efficient delivery of animation layers to compositing;
- Communicate with the Pipeline team and aid in implementing improvements to the Comp pipeline;
- Able to take direction from the Supervisor/s and Lead/s, and address notes appropriately;
- An understanding of film colour space, grading, and a superior eye for composition, colour, mood and lighting.
Skillset:
- Minimum of 5+ years of production experience in 3D animated films or animated episodic series.
- Good knowledge of current Compositing techniques, applicable to 2D & CG Animation;
- Work independently to satisfy the brief;
- A passion & infectious enthusiasm for creating outstanding visuals on an international stage;
- Ability to work in a team environment and follow guidance from creative and technical supervisors;
- Ability to maintain a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work to quota;
- Ability to take and successfully interpret a verbal or visual creative brief;
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and problem solve;
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines;
- Ability to be adaptable, flexible and responsive to changes.
Pay: $100,000.00 – $104,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alexandria NSW 2015
