Lead Compositor

2 Days ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Lead Compositor at ILM is responsible for integrating live-action and CGI elements to achieve the director's vision. This role demands a high level of expertise in Nuke, a strong aesthetic sense, and the ability to solve complex technical and creative challenges under pressure. Responsibilities include collaborating with supervisors, managing shot sequences, performing compositing tasks (2D tracking, matte extraction, layering, color grading), ensuring consistent look and quality across projects, developing generic looks, and collaborating with other artists. The ideal candidate possesses strong fine arts skills and at least 5 years of experience in feature film or commercial production.
Must have:
  • Strong Nuke expertise
  • Photorealism & color skills
  • Excellent communication
  • 5+ years compositing experience
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work under pressure
Good to have:
  • Look development experience
  • Sequence supervision experience
  • Nuke gizmo/plugin creation
  • Python/C++ experience
  • Photography/lighting skills

Job Details

Job Posting Title:

Lead Compositor

Req ID:

10091488

Job Description:

About ILM

Founded by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, with studios located in San Francisco, Vancouver, London, Sydney and Mumbai. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema. You can see some of our current projects here.

Your role?

The Lead Compositor combines 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 Lead compositor is ultimately responsible for the aesthetic integrity and technical quality of the final image delivered to the client.

What will you be doing?

  • Work with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach for assigned shots.

  • Point person for either a sequence of shots, or defining a “look” being developed, 

  • Perform all tasks associated with the compositing process, including 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering of elements, and color grading on difficult shots.

  • Maintain the overall look, color balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences to create uniformity in all finished work.

  • Create generic looks for other artists to apply.

  • Work collaboratively with artists from other disciplines.

  • Independently provide solutions to technical and aesthetic problems, with minimal direction, and can handle the most difficult tasks under intense time pressure.

  • May be responsible for bidding comp department work and working with Production to keep the bids on track.

  • Available to step in for the Compositing Supervisor when needed


To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:

  • Strong knowledge of Nuke.

  • Strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and color.

  • Strong communication skills.

  • Can quickly learn new software and techniques.

  • Ability to work gracefully under pressure to meet deadlines, and with minimal supervision.

  • Strong sense of composition, color and design.

  • Familiarity with using Linux systems

  • Ability to write Nuke gizmos and/or plugins a plus.

  • Python and/or C++ experience is a plus.

  • Ideal candidate has strong fine arts foundation skills, such as photography and photographic lighting.

  • Minimum of 5 yrs of compositing experience in a feature film or commercial production environment.

  • Previous experience in look development and sequence supervision is ideal.

JoinILM

This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic.

Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM Sydney

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM Sydney

Primary Job Posting Category:

Compositing - Studios

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Sydney, Australia

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-05-28

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