Compositor - Expression of Interest Job at Industrial Light & Magic, San Francisco, CA

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  • Industrial Light & Magic
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Job Summary:

This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter.

We are looking for a Compositor who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM. Compositors combine 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 Compositor helps maintain the aesthetic integrity and technical quality of the final image delivered to the client.

What You’ll Do

  • Alongside Compositing Supervisor and VFX Supervisor, evaluate creative and technical approach for assigned shots

  • Perform all tasks associated with the Compositing process, including 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering of elements, and colour grading on moderately difficult to very difficult shots

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

  • Ability to work collaboratively with artists from other disciplines

What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR 5+ years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education

  • Strong knowledge of Nuke

  • Strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and color

  • Ability to work gracefully under pressure to meet deadlines

  • Strong sense of composition, color and design

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

  • Nice to have:

    • Familiarity with using Unix systems

    • Ability to write Nuke gizmos and/or plugins

    • Python and/or C++ experience

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $101,300 to $132,900 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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