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Expression of Interest for Compositors Jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia at CoSA VFX
Title: Expression of Interest for Compositors
Company: CoSA VFX
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
CoSA VFX is an award-winning, fast-paced and highly collaborative Visual Effects studio with locations in Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto and Atlanta.
Are you aCompositorwho wants to work with us but there’s no job posting?
While we don’t have any open positions right now, we’re always looking to find great, talented compositors for future projects (hopefully starting in Summer/Fall, for a 2-6 month contract). We’d be thrilled to hear from you!
For this 100% remote role, we’re happy to hear from anyone with the legal ability to work in Canada or the US but preference is given for those who are currently living in British Columbia.
This role reports to the Global Head of Compositing.
Responsibilities
Create and integrate photo-real or stylized elements with live-action footage, using a variety of techniques including rotoscoping, keying, effects, graphics (GFX) and 3D integration, digital matte painting (DMP) integration, tracking, projections, colour-correction, etc.
Finish shots independently on a tight episodic TV schedule and work effectively as part of a team collaborating on larger sequences.
Implement fast, effective solutions to shot production challenges using off-the-shelf tools.
Interpret and facilitate client notes to rapidly achieve the client’s desired look or result.
Solve creative problems using simple, efficient techniques, sharing ideas with teammates.
Update shot tracking database (F-track or other), check email, attend dailies and other meetings, communicate effectively with supervisors, managers, and teammates.
Requirements
Minimum of 3 years experience working in photo-real VFX for episodic television and motion pictures.
High-level knowledge of Nuke, VFX color pipelines, and VFX production process, with experience compositing multi-layer EXR CG, set extensions, and FX elements.
Work effectively as a part of a team collaborating on larger sequences.
Tangible evidence of experience working in photoreal VFX for episodic television and motion pictures (demo reel) plus evidence of working experience as a digital artist in TV and/or motion pictures.
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. Ability to be engaged with multiple projects at the same time.
Skilled in solving creative problems using simple, efficient techniques, share ideas with teammates and iterate rapidly based on client notes.
Preferred
Working knowledge of Python, TCL, and JavaScript
The wage range for this full-time position is $50,000 – $160,000 per year which is a good faith assessment associated with this position only and will be assessed depending on the skills and background of each candidate.
Please submit a resume, cover letter and reel as part of your application; applications received without a reel will not be considered.
CoSA VFX is currently only considering applications from those who are residents or who have current work permits/visas for Canada.
CoSA VFX offers a competitive compensation package; including employer-paid benefits (health, dental, vision, and mental health programs), vacation pay, sick pay, RRSP participation.
Successful interview candidates will be subject to a Verification of Employment and/or Education History check.
