Expression of Interest
Position: Mid - Senior Compositor
Location: New York and New Jersey
Who we are
Crafty Apes is a high-end global visual effects company specializing in photoreal VFX. Established in 2011, Crafty Apes operates offices in Canada, the UK, the US, and in Australia with employees working remotely across the globe. Our mission is to bring our clients’ visions to life through exceptional visual effects for film, episodic content, and commercials. Let’s just say: we deliver great shots while having fun!
Crafty Apes and our talented team members have received recognition for outstanding contributions to feature films, and we are now opening an expression of interest for Compositors to join our team based in New York and New Jersey. The perfect candidate is a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and embraces individuality and creativity.
What you would do
Seamlessly integrate the various layers or elements of a live-action shot.
Tackle shots from start to finish, including roto, tracking, paint, animation and creation of elements, etc.
Extract mattes from blue/green screen photography.
Pay strong attention to detail, sense of color, color-space and lighting.
Composite multi-pass CG elements to create photo real shots.
Maintain clean and efficient script organisation.
Communicate progress of work to Coordinators, Producers, Leads and Supervisors in a timely fashion.
What you need
Minimum 3 years ( Mid ) and 5 years ( Senior ) of experience as a compositor in episodic or feature VFX.
Must excel in tracking and blue/green screens comps.
Proficient in Nuke, Photoshop, Boujou/Syntheyes/Mocha, Primatte/Keylight/Ultimatte.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multi-task, prioritise, take criticism, and work under high pressure with short deadlines.
Experience working with Shotgrid software preferred.
To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and a link to your reel along with a breakdown of all the shots included in your submitted reel. As we understand that delays can occur in receiving final shots, please ensure that all work samples provided are as recent as possible.
Working Rights
100% remote within New York and New Jersey, with no restrictions on local working rights. Unfortunately, any exceptions will not be considered for these roles currently.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Crafty Apes Australia is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of experience as a compositor for mid-level consideration
- At least 5 years of experience as a compositor for senior-level consideration
- Expertise in tracking and blue/green-screen compositing
- Proficiency in Nuke
- Proficiency in Photoshop
- Proficiency in Boujou, Syntheyes, or Mocha
- Proficiency in Primatte, Keylight, or Ultimatte
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, accept criticism, and work under pressure with short deadlines
- Experience with ShotGrid software
What We Do
Crafty Apes is a full-service visual effects and post-production company founded in Los Angeles. Founded in 2011 by Chris LeDoux, Jason Sanford, and Tim LeDoux, it serves film and television productions through set supervision, VFX consultation, 2D and 3D compositing, digital cosmetics, machine-learning solutions, CG, and previsualization. Its global studio network supports major studio blockbusters, independent films, and prestige television with more than 550 artists and production staff.
