Nuke Artist

Job Description

Technicolor is home to industry-leading creative and technology professionals committed to the creation, management and delivery of entertainment content to consumers around the world. Propelled by a culture of innovation and underpinned by a dedicated research organization, the company is a leading provider of high-end visual effects, animation, and post-production services serving motion picture, television, and other media clients.

The Nuke Artist is responsible for seamlessly integrating all the layers or elements of a shot, including live-action and computer graphic elements. They work closely with Visual Effects Supervisor and CG Lead to composite the numerous elements that complete visual-effects shots.

Responsibilities:
• Working in collaboration with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach to assigned shots
• Taking briefs and direction from Lead Compositors and VFX Supervisors to execute assigned shots
• Integrating 2D, 3D and live action elements to high-end visual effects film standard
• Meeting schedules and show deadlines
• Ongoing communication with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines
• Taking responsibility for own 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 color space principles

Qualifications

Essential Skills:
• An excellent working knowledge of and production experience with Nuke, Flame and/or After Effects
• An excellent working knowledge of tracking software – PF Track, Mocha Pro
• A familiarity with working with multiple render passes
• Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills
• A pro-active and collaborative work ethic
• A strong eye for detail, composition, color and lighting
• The ability to multitask, prioritize and problem solve
• An understanding of color space principles

Desirable Skills:
• Knowledge of practical lighting for photography
• A working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline
• Experience in dealing and communicating with clients
• Programming and coding experience and knowledge

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj48wr-3-144-98-13-42 in your application.