At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning visual effects for films and TV shows using Nuke.
- Company: Join Image Engine, a top VFX studio in Vancouver with an award-winning portfolio.
- Benefits: Enjoy extended healthcare, paid wellness days, and competitive salary.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team pushing artistic boundaries in the VFX industry.
- Qualifications: 3+ years of compositing experience and proficiency in Nuke required.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 98000 $ per year.
Hiring Range: $85,000 to $98,000/year for a 40 hour work week
Project Contract: TBC - Short-term - December 2026 to March 2027
Company Benefits: Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine, up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year.
Position Purpose:
The Mid Compositor is responsible for delivering high-quality shots in a quick and efficient manner, with some guidance and support. They will directly address notes given by Compositing Leads and Supervisors, and will strive to continuously find ways to improve their shots on every iteration.
Mid Compositors will manage their time effectively to ensure assigned tasks of varying difficulty are completed to the expected quality within the assigned timeframe. They will proactively assess their workload every week, and communicate any challenges in shot complexity or delivery timeframes with their Lead, Supervisor and Coordinator. They will identify and troubleshoot problems as needed and will ask for assistance when necessary to ensure effective use of time and resources. Mid Compositors will exhibit a positive/calm demeanour and maintain morale levels during peak production periods. They will participate in all team meetings when necessary.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Take direction from Leads and Supervisors to consistently hit a pre-defined (templated) look for shots in a sequence, maintaining continuity and consistency.
- Demonstrate a keen eye for detail, with the ability to achieve high-quality creative comps, and proactiveness for addressing technical issues at every stage of delivery.
- Take a pragmatic approach to problem-solving -- communicating with other artists on the team to find the best solution and trying to help themselves before asking others.
- Accurately assess and prioritize their workload, and communicate time requirements to Comp Coordinator, Lead & Supervisor.
- Proactively communicate with artists in upstream departments to ensure they have what they need to deliver their shot.
- Apply client notes to all comp shots with some guidance.
- Communicate successes and challenges faced by the team to the Compositing Supervisor.
- Take direction from the Compositing Supervisor to help realize the vision of the shots.
- Ensure continuity is upheld across the shots and sequences they are assigned.
- Be open and enthusiastic about learning new things to further develop their Compositing skillset.
- Attend dailies, reviews, and team meetings.
Education and Experience:
- 3+ years’ experience in compositing digital VFX for film & high-end streaming projects.
- Demonstrated experience using Nuke in a high-end production environment.
Compositor in Vancouver employer: Image Engine Design
At Image Engine, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Vancouver, BC. As a Houdini Workflow Technical Director, you will not only have the opportunity to enhance your skills and grow within the VFX industry but also be part of a team that values creativity and technical excellence. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual effects, Image Engine offers a unique environment where your contributions directly impact the success of high-quality productions.
