Job Summary
Scattermesh is expanding its team and we are looking to hire experienced VFX Compositors to work across client projects on a full time basis in Herndon, VA. The role requires a skilled artist with experience in VFX compositing and a basic understanding of how to work with and utilize 3D renders alongside video backplates to create realistic composites. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of node-based compositing software like Nuke and a technical understanding of color and blending real and 3D elements in a believable manner. We’re looking forward to seeing your resume and portfolio/reel if this sounds like you.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Achieve Realism – Create video composites that are near indistinguishable from an original video recording by applying knowledge of color, color space, lighting, motion, tracking, stabilization, masking, roto, and blending.
- Solve Problems – Use your experience and knowledge to push our workflow further. When new challenges arise come armed with options to deliver quality products.
- Collaborate – Work with our compositors, 3D team, and RnD teams to evolve our process to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers.
- Deliver – Be able to work with the team to communicate, collaborate, and deliver within a schedule.
Qualifications and Skills
- 10+ years’ experience in a professional setting compositing 3D assets and video plates to create photorealistic videos.
- High level of expertise in Nuke.
- Experience in Syntheyes and Mocha is a plus.
- Strong sense of color, color space, light, motion, and blending.
- Knowledge of photography, lenses and lens distortion.
- Communicate effectively with team members across departments.
- Strong skills in tracking, stabilization, and advanced masking/roto.
- Understanding of 3D render layers and AOVs and how to use them.
Benefits and Perks
Scattermesh is as obsessed about our employees as our customers. We want to provide great benefits and perks so you can focus on making an impact. We recognize that industry is moving away from better benefits so we have decided to do our part to start reversing the trend. Join us in our quest to disrupt, transform and innovate.
Benefits
- Competitive Market Leading Pay
- 25-30 days - Paid Time Off (PTO) / Holiday
- 100% Company paid medical/dental/vision/plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) Matching with no cliff vest
Skills Required
- 10+ years' experience in a professional setting compositing 3D assets and video plates
- High level of expertise in Nuke
- Experience in Syntheyes and Mocha
- Strong sense of color, color space, light, motion, and blending
- Knowledge of photography, lenses and lens distortion
- Strong skills in tracking, stabilization, and advanced masking/roto
- Understanding of 3D render layers and AOVs
What We Do
Scattermesh is a 3D production company committed to technologies necessary to drive innovation in the creation and delivery of high end digital assets. We bring together inventors, technologists, artisans, problem solvers, and collaborators seeking to change the content experience. We come from all walks of life recognizing the diversity of our team and thoughts drive the value we deliver for our clients. We believe in everyone telling their story and making their indelible mark in both professional and personal settings.
