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Orion Talent

Inspector

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$70K/yr

Navy Nuke EM or ET with a minimum of 3yrs qualified SRO experience * Quality Assurance inspections of mechanical equipment, water, and steam systems * Boiler and/or steam system maintenance and ...

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UI UX (Web) Developer

Columbia, SC · On-site

Wordpress, DNN, Dot Net Nuke, etc.) The resource will be working on multiple efforts including the development of a new microsite design will be highly user friendly and compatible with latest ...

TheLab

Compositing Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150K/yr

Utilize industry-standard tracking tools, including Mocha and Nuke's built-in tracking systems, to support stable and accurate composites. * Collaborate with tracking teams to resolve complex camera ...

thelab

Compositing Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Utilize industry-standard tracking tools, including Mocha and Nuke's built-in tracking systems, to support stable and accurate composites. * Collaborate with tracking teams to resolve complex camera ...

TheLab

Compositing Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Utilize industry-standard tracking tools, including Mocha and Nuke's built-in tracking systems, to support stable and accurate composites. * Collaborate with tracking teams to resolve complex camera ...

Adobe

Staff AI VFX Engineer

Seattle, WA

Define how Firefly Foundry models plug into Nuke, Houdini, Maya, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Substance 3D. Design the APIs, node graphs, and plugin architectures that make AI-generated assets ...

Adobe

Staff AI VFX Engineer

San Francisco, CA

Define how Firefly Foundry models plug into Nuke, Houdini, Maya, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Substance 3D. Design the APIs, node graphs, and plugin architectures that make AI-generated assets ...

TheLab

Compositing Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Utilize industry-standard tracking tools, including Mocha and Nuke's built-in tracking systems, to support stable and accurate composites. * Collaborate with tracking teams to resolve complex camera ...

Adobe

Staff AI VFX Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Define how Firefly Foundry models plug into Nuke, Houdini, Maya, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Substance 3D. Design the APIs, node graphs, and plugin architectures that make AI-generated assets ...

Adobe, Inc.

Staff AI VFX Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Define how Firefly Foundry models plug into Nuke, Houdini, Maya, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Substance 3D. Design the APIs, node graphs, and plugin architectures that make AI-generated assets ...

Swaybox Studios

Compositing Supervisor

New Orleans, LA

$16.50 - $22.75/hr

This position requires a deep understanding of compositing for film, strong leadership with mentoring abilities, and technical proficiency in Nuke. You will work closely with artists and Technical ...

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To succeed as a Nuke (Compositor), you need proficiency in digital compositing, color grading, and image manipulation, typically backed by relevant visual effects (VFX) training or a degree in a related field. Expertise in using The Foundry's Nuke compositing software, as well as familiarity with other VFX tools and industry-standard file formats, is essential. Strong attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this position. These abilities ensure high-quality visual effects, seamless project collaboration, and the timely delivery of polished content for film, TV, and commercials.

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A Nuke job typically refers to a role involving the use of Nuke, a powerful compositing software used in visual effects (VFX) and post-production. Professionals in this role work on tasks such as greenscreen keying, rotoscoping, 3D compositing, and color correction to create high-quality visual effects for films, television, and commercials. Nuke artists collaborate with other VFX team members, including 3D artists and supervisors, to integrate elements seamlessly into live-action footage. Strong knowledge of node-based compositing, scripting, and industry-standard workflows is essential for success in this field.

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LOS ANGELES, USA - Compositor - MID/SR - Expression of Interest

Barnstorm VFX

Burbank, CA • On-site

$35 - $65/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those artists residing in Los Angeles, California and are legally eligible to work in the US.


Please only apply once to the best suited job by your current residency location.

About Barnstorm

Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio based in Los Angeles and with operations in Vancouver, Montreal, Atlanta, NYC and the UK. We provide photo-realistic visual effects for a variety of episodic and select sequences in feature films. We pride ourselves in our artists' talent and dedication to producing world-class visual effects.


Who You Are

You are an experienced Nuke Compositor ready to jump into an exciting studio environment with a wide variety of projects. You have an advanced knowledge of Nuke Compositing techniques and a firm photographic grasp of light, depth of field, distortion, and motion blur. You have a strong creative vision and want to contribute those skills to a growing team and company. The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of Nuke compositing, experience in a fast-paced studio environment, and is passionate about delivering high quality work and pushing their creative boundaries.


What You'll Do

  • Effectively and seamlessly integrate elements with production footage, using rotoscoping, keying, painting, tracking, and other compositing techniques
  • Along with Leads, Supervisors, and other artists, collaborate with other departments to complete assigned tasks under tight deadlines and fast turnaround times.
  • 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.


What You Bring

  • 3+ years working in on photo real VFX in film and/or episodic
  • 3+ years episodic experience preferred
  • Advance knowledge of Nuke
  • Mocha, Silhouette, experience preferred
  • An 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
  • An ability to interpret supervisor and client notes



Pay Range:

The posted pay range is aligned with what we believe is fair pay at the time of posting this role. An applicant's relevant education, experience, skills and qualifications, location and currency may all be considered when deciding pay position within the range. Pay ranges may change.


This is a hybrid based role. The posted pay range is aligned with what we believe is fair pay at the time of posting this role. An applicant's relevant education, experience, skills and qualifications, location and currency may all be considered when deciding pay position within the range. Pay ranges may change.
Benefit plans are dependent on the local plan offering and employment status but all US and Canada plans include a comprehensive health insurance plan, retirement savings, and paid time off.
Barnstorm VFX is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive team that provides a meaningful work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Indigenous people, people of color, people of all genders or non-genders, and people with disabilities of all types are encouraged to apply. We thank everyone for their interest and application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.




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