Overview

Nitrogen Studios Vancouver is looking for a Lighting and Compositing Artist to join us on a “Sausage Party”, a new R-rated CGI animated feature film by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Light and composite shots per project requirements
• Help ensure that the aesthetic goals of the FX, Art and Show Directors are met in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure shots meet the established render requirements and are delivered within strict deadlines
• Present shots in a dailies environment and effectively communicate issues regarding their shots
• In conjunction with the department Coordinator, manage logs, data and shot tracking to efficiently track the status of work

Skills & Requirements:

• 2+ years production experience required
• Proficiency with Maya and Nuke (or another node-base compositing system)
• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of light, colour, contrast and shading
• A thorough understanding of common compositing practices: color correction, camera movement, transforms, motion blur, depth of field, mattes, multi-channel workflows
• Excellent communication skills, dedication to responsibilities and attention to detail
• Ability to take direction, collaborate, and offer solutions with great problem solving skills
• Strong time management and prioritization skills with the ability to juggle multiple assignments
• Experience with Shotgun or other tracking software a plus
• Experience with Nuke’s 3D and World Point Pass workflows a plus
• Experience lighting and rendering with RenderMan a plus
• BC residents preferred but not required

To apply – http://www.nitrogenstudios.com/jobs/