Visual Effects Compositing Specialist

5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Flying Bark Full time

Flying Bark Productions is a renowned independent producer of family-focused animation entertainment.

We work on exciting projects such as the highly anticipated Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Stranger Things animated series, Marvel Studios' What If...?, Disney Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, as well as our production Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan.

Please note that this is an expression of interest for upcoming roles set to start in early 2025, so we will get in touch to organise interviews later this year.

**Prioritising candidates based in Sydney, no remote opportunities available.**

As a Visual Effects Compositing Specialist, you will work closely with Lighting TDs and creative Leads in order to achieve the creative brief set out by the VFX Supervisor.

You will be able to confidently use the tools or software provided, and play a critical role in the execution and delivery of the high-quality visual style of the production.

About You:

  • Meet the brief for the film that fulfils the creative standards of the project as advised by the Compositing Supervisor using Nuke Compositing software.
  • Able to tackle shots creatively, whilst keeping an eye on continuity and taking responsibility for their final look.
  • Ability to think of creative solutions to enhance shots, without overshadowing the overall story point or animation, including but not limited to, the addition of atmos, vignettes, depth of field.
  • Able to seamlessly work with 2D, CG and/or 2.5D shots, understanding limitations in 2D and CG animation pipelines when required.
  • Able to manage their time allocated to their assigned work.
  • Able to be organised and methodical, dealing with large amounts of shots, tracking versions and render management.
  • Producing final shots with neat and well-labelled node network, with reference to files in correct locations and easy-to-navigate filing systems.
  • Being proactive and communicative with the upstream teams and production, ensuring the efficient delivery of animation layers to compositing.
  • Communicate with the Pipeline team and aid in implementing improvements to the Comp pipeline.
  • Able to take direction from the Supervisor/s and Lead/s, and address notes appropriately.
  • An understanding of film colour space, grading, and a superior eye for composition, colour, mood and lighting.

What We Do:

Flying Bark Productions creates award-winning feature films and TV series at our 2D and 3D production facility in Alexandria.

Estimated Salary: AU$90,000 - AU$120,000 per annum.

Benefits:

  • We work on some pretty cool projects - check out our website
  • We have an industry-leading studio space complete with a cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, games room, and state-of-the-art animation facilities.
  • Breakfast is served daily - on us
  • We have cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a culture club dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar.
  • The Barkers have big hearts too, with our Paws for a Cause fundraising arm raising much-needed funds for charities such as Beyond Blue, RSPCA and the Cancer Council.
  • We love dogs and you will often see some of our regular fluffy companions in the studio.
  • We have a hybrid approach to work with flexible work-from-home days on offer.
  • Career development is important to us so we offer training and support opportunities whenever possible.
  • Our employees say our culture is the best they've ever experienced - everyone is welcome and celebrated.
  • You'll have access to mental health resources and free counselling via our Employee Assistance Provider, Support Act.
  • Enjoy holistic wellbeing support through discounted health insurance with Bupa, financial wellbeing initiatives from our superannuation partner Media Super, and access to staff qualified in Mental Health First Aid.

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