Mid - Senior Compositor
Location: London
Contract Position
Who we are
Crafty Apes is a high-end global visual effects company specialising in photoreal VFX. Established in 2011, Crafty Apes operates offices in Canada, the UK, the US, and in Australia with employees working remotely across the globe. Our mission is to bring our clients’ visions to life through exceptional visual effects for film, episodic content, and commercials. Let’s just say: we deliver great shots while having fun!
Crafty Apes and our talented team members have received recognition for outstanding contributions to feature films, and we are looking for a Compositor to join our team in London. The perfect candidate is a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and embraces individuality and creativity.
What you would do
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Seamlessly integrate the various layers or elements of a live-action shot.
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Tackle shots from start to finish, including roto, tracking, paint, animation and creation of elements, etc.
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Extract mattes from blue/green screen photography.
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Pay strong attention to detail, sense of color, color-space and lighting.
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Composite multi-pass CG elements to create photo real shots.
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Maintain clean and efficient script organisation.
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Communicate progress of work to Coordinators, Producers, Leads and Supervisors in a timely fashion.
What you need
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Minimum 3 years ( Mid ) and 5 years ( Senior ) of experience as a compositor in episodic or feature VFX.
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Must excel in tracking and blue/green screens comps.
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Proficient in Nuke, Photoshop, Boujou/Syntheyes/Mocha, Primatte/Keylight/Ultimatte.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to multi-task, prioritise, take criticism, and work under high pressure with short deadlines.
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Experience working with Shotgrid software preferred.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and a link to your animation reel. As we understand that delays can occur in receiving final shots, please ensure that all work samples provided are as recent as possible.
Working Rights
100% remote within United Kingdom, with no restrictions on local working rights. Unfortunately, due to the contract period any exceptions will not be considered for this role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Thank you for your interest in joining the Crafty Apes team. We are always looking for new talent to grow our business. Whether you are just starting out in your career or at a senior level, we invite you to explore openings across our studios.
Requires 3+ years of episodic or feature VFX compositing experience for mid-level roles or 5+ years for senior roles, with tracking, blue/green screen, Nuke, and related compositing expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- integrating layers
- compositing elements
- organizing scripts
Skills & Tools
Nuke, Adobe Photoshop, Boujou, SynthEyes, Mocha, Primatte, Keylight, Ultimatte, ShotGrid
Job Details
- Category: Creative and Art Services
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Contract
- Workplace: Remote — United Kingdom or London
- Languages: English
About Craftyapes
A global visual effects company creating photoreal effects for film, episodic content, and commercials. — Industry: Media and Communications