Compositor Manchester, England
Job description
Would you like to be part of a close-knit, talented and award winning team? Are you a problem solver with a keen eye for detail? This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of one of the fastest growing CGI/VFX studios in the North of England.
The variety in style of our work, is reflected in our diverse animation and visual effects portfolio. Working across diverse briefs, we are a team of ambitious, focused and proactive cross discipline creatives, turning our talents and love of the craft to Film, Episodic TV drama, Advertising and Video Games productions.
We're looking for a senior compositor to join our core team in a permanent role. If there's a spark of interest, then do get in touch so we can tell you more about us and also find out more about you.
What we offer:
- Fantastic, vibrant and creative work atmosphere with a highly experienced production team.
- Hybrid/Remote working
- The opportunity to make your mark and help shape and build the studio.
- Manchester city centre location
- Collaborative and inclusive culture - real opportunity to work across multiple areas, express creativity, and focus on individual growth.
- Regular team socials
- Competitive salary
- Company pension scheme
Responsibilities:
- Working in collaboration with the Visual Effects Supervisor and other leads to evaluate the creative and technical approach to assigned shots
- Giving briefs and direction to the team with the aid of the VFX Supervisors to ensure the appropriate execution of shots
- Problem solving with the team to achieve shots within timeframe and budget.
- Training and mentoring of more junior artists
- Integrating 2D, 3D and live action elements to high-end visual effects tv/film standard
- Meeting schedules and show deadlines
- Ongoing communication with Production and the team regarding schedules and deadlines
- Balancing the creative and technical aspects of each shot
- Working with a good knowledge of colour space principles
Required Skills:
- A minimum of 3 years VFX industry experience
- An expert in Nuke / Nuke X
- Have proven experience with chroma screen extraction and integration, seamless integration of live action and CGI sources and fx design and implementation
- Be able to take part in client reviews
- Be able to follow production methodologies, develop creative approaches and problem solve
- Confidently perform setup tasks for a small team
- Have a critical eye for detail
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to multitask, prioritise and problem solve
- An understanding of colour space principles
- A working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline
- An education or interest in real world lighting and photography
Flipbook studio are an award winning, multi-disciplinary production company, focused on providing VFX and CG animation services to the Broadcast TV, film, advertising and video games industries. Formed in Manchester in 2010 the studio is known for its varied portfolio of work, including high-concept episodic drama series, video games cinematics/trailers and innovative brand campaigns delivered across multiple channels and platforms. The studio strives to push the envelope and bring a unique creative angle to all our projects, with the valued input of our team of artists, producers, developers and directors.
