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GEORGIA, USA - Compositor -MID/SR - Expression of Interest

Barnstorm VFX

Atlanta, GA • On-site, Remote

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Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

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.


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

  • 5+ years working in a photo real VFX environment;episodic experience preferred
  • Advance knowledge of Nuke
  • Mocha, Silhouette, experience preferred
  • An ability to work with speed and accuracy in a high volume, fast-paced environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills, resourceful and able to take on all levels of task responsibilities from low to high and start to finish
  • A thorough understanding of both feature film and television VFX production pipelines
  • An ability to interpret supervisor and client notes quickly and independently


About This Role

There are hybrid and remote options for this role.Benefit plans are dependent on the local plan offering and employment status.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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