Compositor - Mid/Senior - Expression of Interest at Framestore, Melbourne

Compositor - Mid/Senior - Expression of Interest at Framestore in Melbourne. Est. up to $80k. Apply with swipeandhired.

The multi-Oscar-winning creative Film & Episodic 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.

As an experienced Compositor you will seamlessly integrate all elements and layers of a shot, whether live action or computer generated.

Responsibilities:

• Working in collaboration with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach to assigned shots

• Integrating 2D, 3D and live action elements to high-end visual effects film standard

• Taking briefs and direction from Lead Compositors and VFX Supervisors to execute assigned shots

• 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 colour space principles

• At least 5 years previous experience working in a film VFX pipeline

• A strong understanding of contemporary compositing techniques

• Demonstrated talent for the seamless integration of live action and CG source

• A strong eye for detail, composition, colour and lighting

• Work within a production pipeline and display strong creative approaches and problem solving

• Fluent in Nuke and/or other node-based compositing software

• A critical eye for detail composition, colour and lighting

• Ability to consistently produce work of a high standard and be able to accept and enact feedback

• Flexible and able to work within timelines – ability to reasonably estimate time and evaluate scope for jobs

• Ability to quickly interpret supervisors briefs and devise effective solutions

Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.