Lead/Sr. Nuke Compositor

About the Job

Summary:
They will be the artistic lead for the VFX department. To provide technical services to VFX Compositors, including offering quick fixes and work arounds.

Responsibilities:
· Train staff to ensure uniformity to comps/scripts.
· Oversee comp/script organization and continuity for series of shots.
· Design artistic look of shots with VFX Supervisor.
· Prioritize work throughout department and distribute client notes in conjunction with VFX Producer and Coordinator.
· Able to bid accurately and create methodologies with VFX Producer.
· Actively review work in progress with artists.
· Will serve as the face of the department in client meetings.
· Review and suggest workflow approaches when delegating shots to team.
· Able to complete shots on a senior compositor level as needed.
· Divide work between Compositors and Roto/paint/tracking team as needed.

Requirements:
· BS/BA degree.
· Minimum of 7 years experience as compositor and client relations in the industry.
· Extensive knowledge of 2D and 3D packages.
· Proficient in Nuke, Fusion, Photoshop, Boujou/Syntheyes/Mocha, Primatte/Keylight/Ultimatte, Silhouette.
· Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
· Must have the ability to influence and coach others by communicating effectively and promoting a positive team environment.
· Must demonstrate the ability to organize, prioritize and be extremely detail-oriented, as well as work under high pressure with short deadlines.
· Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed to meet deadlines.