Senior Compositor (Temporary)

2 Hours ago • All levels • 3D Art • $134,000 PA - $201,000 PA

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Job Description

Method Studios seeks a Senior Compositor for a temporary project in Santa Monica, CA. Responsibilities include compositing challenging shots, seamlessly integrating layers, performing roto, tracking, paint, animation, and element creation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in episodic, commercial, or feature VFX, proficiency in Nuke and Photoshop, and excellent communication skills. They must be able to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines. Experience with blue/green screen compositing, 3D particle systems, Fusion, After Effects, and Shotgun software are beneficial.
Must have:
  • Extensive VFX compositing experience
  • Proficiency in Nuke and Photoshop
  • Blue/green screen compositing expertise
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
Good to have:
  • 3D particle systems knowledge
  • Fusion and After Effects experience
  • Shotgun software familiarity
Perks:
  • Comprehensive benefits package (for eligible employees)
  • Paid time off (for eligible employees)

Business Unit: Method Studios
Position: Compositor, Sr.
Location: Santa Monica, CA (On-Site)
*Pay Range: $64.62 - $96.92 USD Hourly


 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Method Studios currently has openings for a project hire Compositor, Sr. to work on projects within our VFX department. This position will be located in Santa Monica.

The perfect candidate needs to be a dependable, team player with a great attitude, and be flexible with our fast turnarounds. They will work closely with the Compositing Supervisor and VFX Producer in achieving the highest creative and technical standards of work.

MAIN DUTIES:

  • Will be responsible for challenging shots.
  • Seamlessly integrate the various layers or elements of a live-action shot.
  • Strong ability to tackle shots from start to finish, including roto, tracking, paint, animation, and creation of elements, etc.
  • Matte extractions from blue/green screen photography.
  • Good attention to detail, sense of color, colorspace, and lighting.
  • Composite Multi-Pass CG Elements to create photo-real shots.
  • Clean and efficient script organization.
  • Communicate progress of work to Coordinator and Producer in a timely fashion.

WHAT YOU BRING:

  • Extensive experience working as a compositor in episodic, commercial, or feature VFX.
  • Must be experienced in tracking and blue/green screens comps.
  • Senior level proficiency in Nuke, Photoshop
  • Knowledge of 3D particle systems, Fusion, and AfterEffects is a plus.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, take criticism, and work under high pressure with short deadlines.
  • Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed to meet deadlines.
  • Experience working with Shotgun software preferred.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.

Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3:

Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the Company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise need any accommodation or support in order to participate in the application process.

*The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range may be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs. 

The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time will apply.

The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws.

This position is for an existing vacancy. Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through the Company’s Career Page. The Company generally only contacts those individuals who have submitted an application which it wishes to interview. The application window for this position is expected to close by April 17, 2025.

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$134.0K - $201.0K/yr (Outscal est.)
$167.5K/yr avg.
Santa Monica, California, United States

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About The Company

Company 3 is a comprehensive postproduction facility for features, episodic, commercials, and music videos. Known for its creative color artistry, pioneering technology, and global reach, Company 3 is trusted to deliver a quality product every time. It is home to one of the largest and most talented pools of colorists and visual effects artists working in post-production today with a client list that includes many of the most respected and talented film and entertainment professionals in the industry.


Company 3 offers solutions-based services ranging from color correction, Digital Intermediate (DI), and file-based workflows to visual effects and online services. Through its virtual outposts, Company 3 Colorists are available to clients around the world.

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