Overview

Crafty Apes is a high-end visual effects boutique with a strong foothold in features and episodic
television. We are looking for a Compositing Supervisor with experience in managing
compositing teams, producing high quality VFX, and maintaining color continuity. This person
must be comfortable supervising on a variety of shows and/or formats in a fast-paced
environment. This is a contract position requiring overtime as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate and delegate the compositing needs of the show to the team in order to
  ensure that the quality of work is of the highest of standards.
• Develop workflow and pipeline strategies in order to ensure proper workflow
  methodology for all artists.
• Display a thorough understanding of the process and relevant artistic skills.
• Juggle many shots at once in order to meet show deadlines.
• Effectively problem-solve.
• Take direction from the VFX Supervisor.
• Manage both hands-on operation of a workstation as well as the administration duties,
  including mentoring artists, monitoring shot progress, monitoring show resource usage,
  bidding and gauging deliverables with Production Management.
• Maintain a highly professional demeanor and level of diplomacy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Senior level Nuke Compositor.
• Strong look development is a plus.
• On-set experience is a plus.
• Experience leading a team of Nuke Compositors.
• Strong understanding of color correction, blue & green screen, roto, mattes, 3d
  integration, and tracking technologies.
• Strong understanding of directory structure, file formats, naming conventions, scripts,
  automation tools and automated dailies.
• Excellent artistic and time management skills.
• Proven ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas.
• High level of experience in an episodic television and/or fast paced environment
  producing photo-real work.
• Must be a team player and have a positive attitude.

HOW TO APPLY

• Submit CV and references to melissa.blakey@craftyapes.com
• Include position applying for in subject of email