Nuke Compositor Animation Department
THE THIRD FLOOR is the world’s leading visualization company, with offices in Los Angeles and London and teams working on productions around the globe. Since 2004, we’ve partnered with clients to help them plan and explore their stories before filming, using our visual storytelling skills and deep filmmaking knowledge to help directors and studios envision their projects in the earliest stages of production.
Founded by artists for artists, The Third Floor is a fun, creative studio where we work on high-profile projects while maintaining a collaborative, small-studio culture. In 2022, we expanded with a dedicated animation department that creates final content for film, episodic, and games. Our work has received multiple Emmy and VES awards, and our clients include Disney, Marvel, Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Universal, 20th Century, and many more.
The Third Floor is seeking a Nuke Compositor to join our new Animation department. Candidates should have extensive experience compositing in Nuke, a solid understanding of the fundamentals of VFX, Color and Value, and a strong creative eye for a final image. Additionally, candidates that have experience with stylized work/2D animation experience are highly preferred. A portfolio that demonstrates the eye and understanding for a final image is ideal.
Compositors are required to work fluidly and efficiently.
Full Time. Remote.
* Must be located in British Columbia.*
Responsibilities:
Compositing shots.
Tracking, roto, integration of CG and live-action elements.
3D projections, lighting and colour grading.
Maintain a high consistent standard of quality and speed.
Working closely with teammates, director, and supervisor.
Essential
Skills:
Substantial experience compositing in Nuke.
Possess a strong sense of composition, colour, lighting, perspective, and scale.
Knowledge of roto, paint, tracking, keying, clean-up, and colour correction.
Excellent understanding of techniques and technologies related to CG rendering and compositing.
Experience in set extension and matte painting integration.
Maintain a clean and organised Nuke workflow.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Able to take direction and work under tight deadlines.
Desirable
Skills:
Experience working with Stylized/2D Animation work.
Compositing in After Effects is an advantage.
3D tracking software, e.g. PFTrack, 3DEqualiser.
3D Animation software, e.g. Maya, Unreal a benefit.
Scripting in Python is a plus.
The pay scale is between $35 - 70 CAD / hour based on experience, skillset and other factors, plus additional Perks and Benefits.
U.S. & Canada Applicants only: TTF participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All documents provided for proof of work authorization must be current and unexpired. We cannot accept expired proof of identity.
IMPORTANT:
If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, TTF is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.
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