Overview

Crafty Apes is a high-end visual effects company with a strong foothold in features and episodic television.  We are hiring a Compositing Supervisor with experience in managing compositing teams, while producing high quality results and maintaining color continuity. This person must be comfortable supervising on a variety of shows and/or formats.  This is a full-time salaried staff position with benefits. WFH is an option, however candidates must be located in BC.

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 combined with relevant artistic skills.
  • Competent user of Nuke with a proven track record delivering photo-real work with quick turnarounds.
  • Ability to juggle many shots at once in order to meet show deadlines.
  • Effective problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to 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, and gauging deliverables with Production Management.
  • Maintain a highly professional demeanor and level of diplomacy.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BA/BS preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Lead Compositor or 1 year as a Compositing Supervisor.
  • Expert knowledge of Nuke and 3D packages.
  • Solid experience in problem solving, as well as leading and training teams of Compositors.
  • Excellent communication skills, artistic skills, and time management.
  • Proven ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas.
  • High level of experience in an episodic television and/or fast paced environment.
  • Strong understanding of color correction, blue & green screen, roto, mattes and tracking technologies.

Crafty Apes LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.