Lead Compositor

Compositors seamlessly integrate all the layers or elements of a shot, including live-action and computer graphic elements. The Lead Compositor will be leading a team of compositors and working closely with Visual Effects Supervisors and CG Supervisors to composite the numerous elements that complete visual-effects shots.

**Responsibilities**:

- Working in collaboration with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach to assigned shots
- Giving briefs and direction to the team with the aid of the VFX Supervisors in order to ensure the appropriate execution of shots
- Training and mentoring of more junior artists
- Integrating 2D, 3D and live action elements to high-end visual effects film standard
- Meeting schedules and show deadlines
- Act as the key contact for production and supervisors, ensuring clear communication, dealing with creative challenges, solutions and adapting to changes in production and scheduling
- Taking responsibility for the teams' workload, time management and notes/feedback actions required by Supervisors
- Balancing the creative and technical aspects of each shot
- Working with a good knowledge of colour space principles
- Establish workflow templates, methods of compositing and provide documentation for other artists on the team where necessary
- Ensure that department tools are available for your team and properly set up for the show
- Attend dailies and present the work of your team, guide artists on how to present work
- Provide regular feedback to your artists and ensure quality control for the artists on the team

**Essential Skills**:

- An excellent working knowledge of and production experience with Nuke
- A familiarity with stereo compositing and working with multiple render passes
- Previous experience leading or mentoring a team
- A strong eye for detail, composition, colour and lighting
- An understanding of colour space principles
- A working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex topics relevant to compositing and connected departments
- Able to work well under pressure and to deadlines
- Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with other departments
- A pro-active and collaborative work ethic
- The ability to multitask, prioritise and problem solve

**Desirable Skills**:

- Knowledge of practical lighting for photography
- Experience in dealing and communicating with clients
- Programming and coding experience and knowledge