Lighter/Compositor
Description
Title: Lighter - Compositor
The Company:
JibJab has been pioneering online entertainment since its founding
14 years ago by brothers Evan and Gregg Spiridellis. The brothers believed that
shifts in technology presented a once in a lifetime opportunity for two guys in
a Brooklyn garage to build a global media and entertainment empire. Since then,
the company's political and pop culture satires have premiered 15 times on the
Tonight Show with Jay Leno, their users have created over 100 million Starring
You® Videos that have been viewed over a billion times, and its recently
launched kids division, StoryBots®, promises to radically change the way kids
and families engage with entertainment. Today, the brothers are joined by over
80 employees working hard in Marina del Rey, CA in pursuit of their audacious
corporate mission: Billions of People Happy!
Summary:
JibJab Bros Studios is looking for a talented, motivated and
self-sufficient Lighter - Compositor that can take our 3D animation, special
effects, live action, and 2D animation and create a beautiful final image. The
ideal candidate cares about the integrity of final design aesthetics, performance
and overall user experience, and is highly technical when it comes to
troubleshooting issues with renders. The right candidate is primarily a problem
solver capable of working self-sufficiently with meticulous attention to detail
while balancing dozens of tasks simultaneously.
Responsibilities:
- Light and composite CG shots to match standards of creative
direction
- Troubleshoot and resolve any software issues that arise
- Provide accurate estimates of time to complete shots
- Work collaboratively with other production departments
- Attend weekly creative review sessions
Experience:
- Full knowledge of Maya
- Full knowledge of V-ray lighting
- Experience compositing with Nuke
- Experience compositing with After Effects is a plus
- Experience working on a CG/TV show pipeline is a plus
Personal Characteristics:
- Ability to hit tight deadlines while juggling many tasks
- Extreme attention to detail and ability to QA own work
- Comfortable in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
- A pioneering spirit and positive, “can do” attitude;
- Obsessive attention to detail and getting the job done
right;
- A roll-up-your-sleeves kind of person who leads by example;
- A great sense of humor; and
- No ego -- we follow the “no assholes rule” here at JibJab
Salary & Benefits:
- Competitive salaries and stock option packages
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
- Free Laundry Services (yes, we do your laundry)
- Friendly, fun work environment with GREAT people (this is
JibJab, for cryin' out loud!)
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