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 back grounds.
Position Overview
We are currently seeking Nuke compositors based in Los Angeles with strong shot finishing skills. Compositors will work in a team environment taking direction from the Creative Director, VFX Supervisor, and Compositing Supervisor.
The ideal candidate should have experience using Nuke in production. Strong CG integration experience is also a major plus. Must collaborate well in a small team environment and be comfortable in a quick turn-around time frame work environment.
This is a short term project running for 5-6 months starting in June 2025.
Responsibilities of the role
- Integrate multiple layers and/or elements into live action shots.
- Perform all tasks associated with the compositing process, including 2D tracking, matte extraction, 2.5D camera projection, layering of elements, Nuke 3D workflow and color grading on moderately difficult to difficult shots.
- Maintain the overall look, quality and color balance for all assigned shots and/or sequences.
- Maintain clean and efficient script organization.
- Work within the pipeline of the show/company.
- Ability to work collaboratively with supervisors and other artists from other disciplines.
What you need to be successful
- An updated reel with your most up to date work (that can be released) and shot breakdown for our supervisors to review.
- Strong knowledge of Nuke Compositing and experience with medium and large scale productions a plus.
- Eye for color and composition.
- Ability to take artistic direction and not afraid to ask questions or gain clarity.
Bonus points, but not required
- Python/scripting experience.
- Familiarity using Shotgun/Shotgrid.
Location Information
- Work is based in Los Angeles and all eligible candidates must be based locally with a current LA based address to meet our client requirements. A remote first approach is available to all candidates living and working in the Los Angeles area. All remote positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet.
Additional Information
- Pay Range: 30/hr – 65/hr DOE.
- The listed pay range represents the minimum to maximum range for this job description. Pay is dependent on several factors including, but not limited to experience, skills, and qualifications.
- Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
- Zoic Studios U.S. participates in the eVerify program.
- 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 volume of applications we receive across our different openings 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.
