Senior Compositor - ILM London
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Position Summary
Currently hiring Senior Artists. Experienced mid-level applicants are also welcome to apply
The Senior Compositor combines live-action and computer-generated elements into visual effects shots that realise the vision and creative direction of the client and Visual Effects Supervisor. The Senior Compositor is ultimately responsible for the aesthetic integrity and technical quality of the final image delivered to the client.
This is a fixed-term contract for up to six months. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.
What You’ll Do:
Together with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor, evaluate the creative and technical approach for assigned shots
Performs all tasks associated with the compositing process with minimal supervision, including layering of elements, matte extraction, tracking, and colour grading on difficult shots
Actively maintain the overall look, colour balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences to create uniformity in all finished work
Consistently deliver excellent results with minimal supervision and good time management
Work proactively with other senior members of the team and across departments
Understand and embody the company's and the department's values of collaboration, efficiency and problem-solving
Anticipate technical challenges on shots and can plan and test solutions to find the most effective, aesthetic and technically sound result
What We’re Looking For:
Demonstrating resilience and efficiency in meeting time-sensitive goals
Taking ownership of own work while taking on board ideas and suggestions
Effective communicator with great interpersonal skills
Encouraging and empowering fellow artists
Acting as a point of contact for other artists and disciplines
Being aware of the wider show needs
Extensive experience with Nuke
Strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and colour
Keen sense of composition, colour and design
Familiarity with using Linux systems
Experience in a similar level position
This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be encouraged to work 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.
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About Industrial Light & Magic:
Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. 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.
About The Walt Disney Company:
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This position is with ILM (UK) Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.
ILM (UK) Ltd. 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.