Senior Nuke Compositor

TL;DR

Senior Nuke Compositor: Working on high-quality visual effects for animated films and series with an accent on creative problem-solving, artistic quality, and pipeline efficiency. Focus on achieving creative briefs, enhancing shots, and maintaining continuity across 2D, CG, and 2.5D animation pipelines.

Location: Hybrid in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Company

hirify.global is an animation studio known for producing award-winning feature films and TV series for over 50 years.

What you will do

• Collaborate with Lighting TDs and creative Leads to execute creative briefs set by the VFX Supervisor.
• Utilize Nuke Compositing software to meet project creative standards.
• Creatively tackle shots while ensuring continuity and overall visual quality.
• Enhance shots with atmospheric effects, vignettes, and depth of field.
• Work seamlessly with 2D, CG, and 2.5D animation shots.
• Communicate with the Pipeline team and aid in implementing improvements to the Comp pipeline.

Requirements

• Minimum 6+ years production experience in 3D animated films and/or animated episodic projects.
• Portfolio demonstrating mature, graphic stylization, in the vein of Spiderverse, Entergalactic, or Arcane.
• Proficiency in Nuke Compositing software.
• Strong understanding of film colour space, grading, composition, colour, mood, and lighting.
• Ability to manage time allocated to assigned work, be organized and methodical.
• Must be able to work from Sydney, New South Wales (hybrid).

Culture & Benefits

• Work on exciting projects such as Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film and Netflix animated series.
• Access to an industry-leading studio space in Alexandria, complete with a cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, and games room.
• Enjoy daily breakfast, cake days, movie nights, and wrap parties.
• Benefit from a hybrid work approach with flexible work-from-home days.
• Opportunities for career development, training, and support.
• Access to mental health resources and free counselling via an Employee Assistance Provider.
• Holistic wellbeing support through discounted health insurance and financial wellbeing initiatives.