2D (Compositing) Lead Artist
This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in British Columbia, Canada.
About Zoic
Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mantra is Visual Evolution - we focus on every part of the process, from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them.
Are you looking for your next creative and technical challenge? Come join our team!
Why Join Zoic?
- We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio.
- We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques.
- We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry.
- We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds.
Our Vancouver location is currently seeking a 2D (Compositing) Lead Artist for our New Project.
2D Lead is a strong compositor responsible for mentoring, training, and leading a team of compositors to bring the client’s vision to life. In addition, this position works under the Compositing Supervisor and VFX Supervisor, and in conjunction with other Leads, to create and deliver final composited shots.
Responsibilities:
- Work with Department Supervisors to achieve creative goals and maintain quality standards.
- Working with 2D Look Development as required.
- Work with CG Leads to ensure Compositing team receives appropriate assets.
- Responsible for setting up modules for Nuke assets and dispersing to 2D teams.
- Overall, main liaison between 2D needs with all other departments.
- Work with Compositing Supervisor and VFX Supervisor to achieve client notes.
- Working with compositors to achieve creative goals in most efficient manner possible.
- Attend dailies sessions.
- Lead a team of up to 4-5 artists at one time.
- Provide constructive feedback to your team.
- Mentor artists.
Qualifications:
• Knowledge of projection, matte painting integration, CG integration, EXR integration, rig removal
• Expert knowledge of Nuke and experience in 3D multi-pass rendering techniques and colour space concepts
• Working knowledge of Maya a plus.
• Experience in 2D Look Dev for both characters and environments.
• Experience in communicating client notes to artists.
• Knowledge and understanding of render passes provided by Lighting.
• Exceptional communication skills (English) both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and follow through.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to delegate tasks as well as work on-the-box when required.
• Positive attitude.
• Experience leading and mentoring others.
• Up-to-date comprehensive reel showcasing latest work.
Additional information
- British Columbia Employees Pay Range for the 2D Lead is $55 - $65 (The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position)
- Candidates MUST be located in British Columbia. At the moment this is a remote 'work from home' position with the option of working within our studio.
- Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
- All remote positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and work on Pacific Standard Time.
- This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
- Due to the sheer volume of applications, we receive, we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted.
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What We Do
"Visual Evolution" is our mission-to evolve the story, art, and technology of the moving image, and through this evolution, broaden the audience for moving images.
Partnership, integrity, and enthusiasm are the key founding principles at Zoic. Our projects are born in think tanks, where every idea has value and potential. Good ideas are fleshed out, and a plan for achieving a visual representation of the idea is set early in the creative process. During production we remain accountable to our word and, as changes occur, we change together. We believe that partnerships that remain intact finish with integrity. Most importantly, we love what we do.
Zoic is a company of accomplished artists and producers who understand story, process, and relationships. Our team has a proven record of success. They are masters in their fields of 3D, Compositing, and Production Management. Their reputations, in turn, attract additional talent and encourage a strong work ethic.
We have built a digital infrastructure, which is flexible and strong to support the staff. It is a "liquid" pipeline, designed by our team for rapid expansion and contraction. It is resolution- independent and changeable based on project needs. Leading visual technology firms provide additional support and insight to the latest methods. We work with these partners as we do with our creative partners: by promoting visual evolution as fast as technology allows.
What we do can seem complex and foreign--even incomprehensible. It is our intention to educate and encourage others to embrace this change and together create something new.
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