About Barnstorm
Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio based in Los Angeles and operations in Vancouver, Montreal, NYC, Atlanta and London. We provide photo-realistic visual effects for a variety of episodic and select sequences in feature films. We pride ourselves in our artists’ talent and dedication to producing world-class visual effects.
Who You Are
You are an experienced Compositing Supervisor ready to jump into an exciting studio environment with a wide variety of projects. You have demonstrated experience supervising teams in a VFX production pipeline but are comfortable working on the box when needed. You are able to work with a producer to bid shots and the ability to design workflows and estimate artist time and tasks from script, concept and/or video references. You have a strong creative vision and want to contribute those skills to a growing team and company.
What You’ll Do
- Lead a team of compositors across one or more projects, providing strong creative and technical direction, and supervising shot creation and finishing.
- Efficiently collaborate with the VFX Supervisor, VFX Producers, Coordinators, to implement and execute clients’ vision to the highest standards.
- Participate in technical and creative calls with directors and clients.
- Communicate effectively with internal departments to assign tasks under tight deadlines and fast turnaround times.
- Provide clear and constructive feedback when reviewing shots, maintaining quality and consistency in large sequences being worked on by multiple artists.
- Ensure quality control and compositing teams’ delivery of high quality work.
- Troubleshoot technical problems on assigned shots.
- Strive for excellence in terms of aesthetic and technical work.
- Take direction from Compositing Supervisors, Leads and VFX Producers to execute clients' vision to the highest standards.
What You Bring
- 7+ years working in a VFX studio environment
- Expert level knowledge in the following software: Nuke/NukeX, Mocha Pro, Photoshop. After Effects, CG and additional software packages are a plus.
- Strong artistic aptitude for shot composition, design, element creation, and/or look development for sequences, as well as well as the ability to create templates for other artists to use.
- Extreme creativity in finding solutions to client notes and production challenges.
- Strong ability to stay calm and positive in high pressure environments.
- Experience with Shotgrid management software a plus.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in a VFX production environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
About This Role
There are hybrid and remote options for this role. Benefit plans are dependent on the local plan offering and employment status. Barnstorm VFX is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive team that provides a meaningful work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Indigenous people, people of color, people of all genders or non-genders, and people with disabilities of all types are encouraged to apply. We thank everyone for their interest and application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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