Lead Compositor

Job Description

Please note: This is for a 3 month contract staring mid - to late July 2024, due to the nature of the contract length we cannot consider candidates outside for the UK at this time. Please only apply if you live in the UK and can come to the studio 1-3 days a week.

The Integrated Advertising Division in London are looking for a Lead/Senior Compositor to work across Advertising, Episodic & Immersive.

Compositors seamlessly integrate all the layers or elements of a shot, including live-action and computer graphic elements. Compositors work closely with Visual Effects Supervisors and CG Supervisors to composite the numerous elements that complete visual-effects shots.

Responsibilities:
• Working in collaboration with the Head of 2D 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 tv/film standard
• Meeting schedules and show deadlines
• Ongoing communication with Production and the team regarding schedules and deadlines
• Taking responsibility for the teams' workload, time management and notes/feedback actions required by Supervisors
• Balancing the creative and technical aspects of each shot
• Working with a good knowledge of colour space principles

Essential Skills:
• An excellent working knowledge of and production experience with Nuke
• Experience in a similar position within Episodic or film VFX
• A familiarity with stereo compositing and working with multiple render passes
• Previous experience leading or mentoring a team
• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
• A pro-active and collaborative work ethic
• A strong eye for detail, composition, colour and lighting
• The ability to multitask, prioritise and problem solve
• An understanding of colour space principles
• A working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline

Desirable Skills:
• Knowledge of practical lighting for photography
• Experience in dealing and communicating with clients
• Programming and coding experience and knowledge
• Experience working on episodic/long form projects.
• On-set experience.
Our Commitment

Application Process

To apply, please complete the linked application form or submit your resume and portfolio to careers@framestore.com with the subject line: [Lead Compositor - Advertising, Episodic & Immersive - London].

Application Deadline

Monday 1st July 2024

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g37j39-216-73-216-148-42 in your application.