Compositor
Job Description
Compositors at DNEG work closely with VFX Supervisors and 2D Supervisors to composite the numerous elements that complete a visual effect shot, including live-action and computer graphic elements.
The work will vary from blue/green screen extractions to complex CG integration. Taking part in client reviews and daily sessions, our Compositors follow production methodologies and develop creative approaches to problem-solving while also performing all aspects of composite FX design.
Junior Compositor
Must have
- Minimum of 1 year VFX industry experience as a compositor on high-end live-action feature films
- Experience using Nuke
- A knowledge and interest in photography and practical lighting
- Showreel demonstrating a range of consistent high-end work including plate-based compositing, keying, set extension, element integration all finished to a high standard.
- Must demonstrate a good eye for color and composition and an ability to manage the complexity of junior level shots.
Nice to have
- Experience as a Roto and Prep Artist
Mid Compositor
Must have
- Minimum of 2 years VFX industry experience as a compositor on high end live-action feature films
- Experience using Nuke
- A knowledge and interest in photography and practical lighting
- Showreel demonstrating a wide range of high-end work including plate-based compositing, set extensions, FX and CG integration all finished to a high standard.
- Must demonstrate a good eye for colour, composition and technical shot finishing and a proven ability to manage the complexity of work across multiple mid-level shots
Nice to have
- Experience as a Roto and Prep Artist
- Look development experience
About you
- Critical eye for details
- Strong communicator
- Pro-active
- Team orientated
- Adaptable
- Calm under pressure
Senior Compositor
Must have
- Minimum of 4 years VFX industry experience as a compositor on high-end live-action feature films
- Experience using Nuke
- A knowledge and interest in photography and practical lighting
- Showreel demonstrating a wide range of high-end work including plate-based compositing, set extensions, full CG shots, and FX and CG integration all finished to a high standard.
- Must demonstrate a good eye for color, composition and technical shot finishing and a proven ability to manage the complexity of work across multiple mid-level shots
Nice to have
- Experience as a Roto and Prep Artist
- Deep compositing
- Look development experience
- Experience mentoring junior artists
About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects, animation and stereo conversion companies for feature film and television, with studios in London, Vancouver, Mumbai, Los Angeles, Chennai, Montréal, Chandigarh, Hyderabad and Goa.