Mid/Senior Compositor (VFX)

TL;DR

Mid/Senior Compositor (VFX): Seamlessly integrating elements with production footage for episodic and feature films with an accent on rotoscoping, keying, painting, and tracking. Focus on delivering high-quality work, troubleshooting technical problems, and executing client vision under tight deadlines.

Location: Hybrid in Montreal, Quebec. Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and reside in Quebec.

Salary: $35 - $60/hr

Company

Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio based in Los Angeles with operations in Vancouver, Montreal, and NYC, providing photo-realistic visual effects for episodic and feature films.

What you will do

• Effectively and seamlessly integrate elements with production footage, using rotoscoping, keying, painting, tracking, and other compositing techniques.
• Collaborate with Leads, Supervisors, and other artists to complete assigned tasks under tight deadlines.
• Deliver consistently high-quality work and troubleshoot technical problems on assigned shots.
• Strive for excellence in terms of aesthetic and technical work.
• Take direction from Compositing Supervisors, Leads and VFX Producers to execute clients' vision to the highest standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years working in a VFX studio environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Nuke.
• Ability to work well within a team, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A thorough understanding of both feature film and television VFX production pipelines.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada and reside in Quebec.

Nice to have

• Mocha experience.
• Silhouette experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to jump into an exciting studio environment with a wide variety of projects.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive team, free of discrimination and harassment.
• Comprehensive health insurance plan, retirement savings, and paid time off for Canada plans.
• Meaningful work environment with a focus on retaining talented people.