Framestore
Media
LeadCompositor
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“Lead Compositor at Framestore. Skills: Compositing, Team leadership, Visual effects. Evaluate creative and technical approach. Give briefs and direction to team”
Industry & Context.
Problem solve; Creative challenges
Relocation assistance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree / Diploma aligning to the position, 7-10 years film VFX pipeline experience, Senior or Lead Artist experience, Nuke production experience, Familiarity with stereo compositing, Familiarity with multiple render passes, Eye for detail, composition, colour and lighting, Understanding of colour space principles, Working knowledge of VFX pipeline, Ability to communicate complex topics, Able to work well under pressure, Excellent organisation skills, Excellent communication skills, Excellent interpersonal skills, Proven ability to work collaboratively, Pro-active and collaborative work ethic, Ability to multitask, Ability to prioritise, Ability to problem solve
Nice to Have
Knowledge of practical lighting for photography, Experience communicating with clients, Programming and coding experience
What You'll Do.
Evaluate creative and technical approach
Give briefs and direction to team
Train and mentor junior artists
3D and live action elements
Meet schedules and show deadlines
Act as key contact for production
Deal with creative challenges
Adapt to changes in production
Take responsibility for team's workload
Implement notes and feedback
Balance creative and technical aspects
Establish workflow templates
Establish methods of compositing
Provide documentation for artists
Ensure department tools are available
Guide artists on presentation
Provide regular feedback to artists
Ensure quality control for artists
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaboration with Compositing Supervisor; Collaboration with Visual Effects Supervisor; Collaboration with junior artists; Collaboration with production; Collaboration with supervisors; Collaboration with other departments
Communication Scope
Clear communication; Effective communication; Presenting work
Process & Methodology
Time management, Workload management
Full Job Description
The multi-Oscar-winning creative [Film& Episodic](https://www.framestore.com/film) studio, at Framestore has worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema. Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible. About the role Reporting to the Comp Supervisor, the Lead Compositors set an example of quality, communication and dedication within the team and will work within the team to provide high-quality animation for a variety of projects. They lead small teams of artists, supporting the Comp Supervisor and HOD both creatively and technically. Lead Compositors are also required to work on shots. Each artist is responsible for seamlessly integrating all the layers or elements of a shot, including live-action and computer graphic elements. This is a hybrid role and based out of our Melbourne studio. Relocation assistance would be provided for those not based in Melbourne, Australia. What you’ll do * Working in collaboration with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach to assigned shots * Giving briefs and direction to the team with the aid of the VFX Supervisors in order to ensure the appropriate execution of shots * Training and mentoring of more junior artists * Integrating 2D, 3D and live action elements to high-end visual effects film standard * Meeting schedules and show deadlines * Act as the key contact for production and supervisors, ensuring clear communication, dealing with creative challenges, solutions and adapting to changes in production and scheduling * Taking responsibility for the teams' workload, time
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