Description
FuseFX has an opening
in New York! We have
opportunities at our studio for an experienced and talented Compositing
Supervisor with a background in television and/or feature film VFX to join our
creative team.
The Compositing
Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of compositors and managing the
overall quality of compositing work and continuity of 2D work on a show. The Compositing Supervisor
also works closely with the VFX Supervisor, VFX Producer and CG Supervisor to
communicate the compositing needs of the show, assign and delegate work
effectively, and represents the voice of the 2D team.
FuseFX is an
award-winning visual effects studio that works with all the major studios to unleash
storylines and creative visions. Known for delivering boutique-style project
management, we back that with the technology, efficiency, and work experience
of a larger studio with locations in Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver, and
Atlanta.
Responsibilities:
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Collaborate
with the VFX Supervisor to communicate and assign 2D work on a show to artists,
managing the team’s overall workload and the studio’s 2D pipeline.
·
Point person for
assigning shots to artists in 2D, collaborating with Production Management on
casting and deadlines. Develop a familiarity with the strengths of each member
of the 2D team.
·
Oversee and
comfortable working on all tasks associated with the compositing process,
including (but not limited to) 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering of
elements and color grading.
·
Adept at providing articulate,
actionable and even-handed feedback to artists
·
Responsible for
problem solving and communicating issues at the technical level.
·
Help determine element
selections from the studio’s library, and source practical elements as needed.
·
Interface effectively
with artists and supervisors in other departments to ensure the seamless
integration of work between disciplines, such as CGI, Roto, Matte paintings,
etc.
·
Sharp organizational
and time management skills, able to engage in varied projects simultaneously
while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and working towards deadlines.
·
Assists in budgeting,
shot reviews, interpreting client notes, and guiding the work of artists to
completion of shots, as needed.
·
Maintains knowledge of
status of all shots on assigned shows, and monitors progress both creatively
and budgetarily.
·
Depending on the size
and nature of the project, the Comp Supervisor may be called on to act as a
Lead Compositor, perform R&D and look-dev, and build shot templates.
·
Maintain a desire to
deliver consistently highly quality aesthetic and technical work, while
encouraging those around you to strive for the same standards.
Traits of
a successful FuseFX Compositing Supervisor
·
Strong technical
knowledge of Nuke and other Compositing tools at an expert level.
·
Thorough understanding
color pipeline management from camera to final master (LUTS, DI process, etc.)
·
Critical eye for
detail and a strong aesthetic sensibility, with the ability to communicate
visual ideas to the team.
·
Able to provide
creative and artistic solutions, as well as technical procedures and solutions
to shot production challenges in compositing.
·
Experience in project
management, artist oversight, and the ability to balance quality with time
constraints.
·
Possess strong
technical and leadership capabilities, with the ability to train and mentor a
team of artists with varying levels of experience.
·
Strong understanding
of color theory, chroma-screen keying, rotoscoping, tracking, and grain management.
·
On-set supervision
experience is helpful, but not required.
Nothing
in this job description restricts the Company’s right to assign or reassign
duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The Company prohibits
discrimination in employment against otherwise qualified applicants because of
a physical or mental disability and will make reasonable accommodations to
enable qualified persons with known disabilities to perform the essential
functions of their job consistent with applicable law. The Company will
consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent
with applicable law.