Description
CoSA VFX, Inc is seeking a
Compositing Department Head for its
global studio, focusing on television shows and feature films and will be based
in North Hollywood, CA. CoSA VFX, Inc. is a fast-paced and highly collaborative
production environment with studios in Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Atlanta.
Recent CoSA VFX projects include Westworld, The
Orville, Gotham, and The Gifted, with a full slate of prominent television and film projects for
the fall.
SUMMARY:
The Compositing Department Head will
oversee all work being done in the CoSA Compositing Production team and reports
directly to the Partners. The Compositing Department Head is
responsible for setting the technical and aesthetic aspects of the overall
production pipeline by working collaboratively with other departments and will
liaise with the creative and technical support teams to ensure appropriate
quality is attained within the budget and schedule. This role creates and
supervises the overall compositing production schedule and tasks for the
Compositing department from development through final delivery.
RESPONSIBILITES:
· Provide upper level input
regarding artist management and resource planning to the Partners and show
producers.
· Responsible for helping
develop the creative vision of the compositing department by having an
oversight of the entire production.
· Ensuring the flow of
communication and the establishment of an effective workflow so that the
production is delivered on time and on budget.
· Responsible for revising
or adjusting schedules to ensure show needs are met.
· Communicate schedule
information to all production personnel and ancillary departments.
· Guide the tracking of
production progress, updating production schedule on ongoing basis.
· Create and maintain the
department budget; liaise with Accounting Department for budgetary information
on department.
· Oversee all CoSA studio
compositing teams to ensure quality and timely delivery; foster communication
between CoSA studios.
· Partner with show VFX
Supervisors and Compositing Supervisors to ensure the translating of the
production’s art direction, both creatively and technically.
· Collaborate with Human
Resources in recruitment and hiring for compositing team members
REQUIREMENTS:
· Minimum 5 years’
experience as a compositing supervisor in a television or feature film environment
· At least 3 years’
experience coaching and mentoring a team of leaders
· Extensive knowledge of
VFX production and compositing pipeline
· Expert understanding of
Nuke compositing software required
· Proven leadership expertise;
formal management training a big plus
· Demonstrated
communication, time management and organizational skills
· Aesthetically and creatively
adept; capable of producing the highest quality images
Please
submit your resume, cover letter and a link to your reel; please include availability
in the body of your cover letter.
CoSA VFX, Inc. offers a
competitive compensation package including medical, vision and dental
insurance, FSA as well as 401(k).
Submissions without a
cover letter will not be considered.