Vendor QC Supervisor

Barnstorm VFX is gearing up for a busy 2024 and looking for a skilled Vendor QC Supervisor to join our growing team! The ideal candidate has 

About Barnstorm

Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio providing photo-realistic visual effects for a variety of television and online streaming projects. We pride ourselves in our artists’ talent and dedication to producing world-class visual effects. 

Who You Are

You are a talented Compositor with an extensive background in roto/paint. You have proven experience in doing Quality Control for both episodic and feature film projects. You are comfortable QCing both internal roto/paint work and shots from external vendors. 

What You’ll Do

• Work with coordinators/producers to determine outsourcing needs
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Vendors
• Prep footage to be sent to Vendors, including the creation of annotated frames/detailed notes on work to be done
• Evaluate packages returned from vendors and in-house staff to ensure it meets each production’s required level of detail
• Review and QC Vendor deliveries before submitting them to internal artists for shot integration or review
• Receive and review Vendor Bids
• Communicate with external vendors in regards to roto/paint work, including sending notes and feedback for completed work. 
• For work that does not meet internal quality standards, send back to vendors with clear and concise notes to ensure high quality work is returned
• Attend production meetings; complete corrections/revisions based on feedback and partner with supervisors to complete all work to the highest quality standards
• If vendors are unavailable for work or unable to finish in time, pick up roto/paint work as needed

What You Bring

• 7+ years working in a VFX studio environment as a Compositor; previous experience as a Roto/Paint artist. Roto/Paint supervision experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge/experience with Nuke, Silhouette, and Mocha
• Exceptional artistic skills and organizational skills; understands how to prioritize the necessary tasks and assignments for themselves and their artists
• Interact with everyone in a positive manner
• Able to multitask and switch gears as deadlines and priorities shift
• A genuine interest in pushing your creative and professional boundaries
• An ability to be self-directed and to thrive on tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting/problem solving ability

About This Role

• This is a remote role open to candidates based in India.