Position Summary
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) is seeking an experienced Compositing Supervisor who embodies our core values: an innovative spirit, exceptional creative talent, and a collaborative mindset. We are looking for a leader who shares our deep passion for filmmaking and is ready to help us redefine the future of the medium.Through groundbreaking innovations in experiential storytelling, we continually push the boundaries of what is possible within the interactive landscape. This role is specifically designed for a supervisor with a proven track record in the immersive space who can bridge the gap between traditional cinematic excellence and cutting‑edge interactive technology.
What You’ll Do
- Determine the creative and technical approach for compositing in collaboration with the VFX supervisor and show leadership.
- Provide consistent leadership locally for the project to ensure collective collaboration at all levels, focusing on crew morale and the show leadership team.
- Be aware of the impact of creative decisions on a show’s schedule and budget, and be willing to adjust choices to stay on schedule and within budget.
- Delegate creative and technical tasks to the appropriate artists to maintain an overview of the creative and production goals of the show.
- Foster an inclusive, respectful, and cooperative dynamic within the compositing department.
What We’re Looking For
- Demonstrable compositing supervision experience for at least 6+ projects.
- The ability to recognize what is aesthetically or technically missing in a shot.
- Ability to offer various technical or creative solutions that fit the budget and schedule of the show.
- The desire to provide feedback, coach, and mentor the team and individual artists to produce the best quality work.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
- A strong knowledge of matte extraction techniques, painting, roto, colour tools and methodologies, the scanning and timing process, matte paintings, and the use of 2 ½ D programs.
- Working knowledge of Linux (LiNUX) and shell scripting.
- Previous exposure to colour pipeline‑related tasks.
Hybrid Work Arrangement
This role is Hybrid, which requires the employee to work a minimum of 2 days on‑site per week at a company‑designated location, with occasional remote work.
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Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) is seeking an experienced Compositing Supervisor who embodies our core values: an innovative spirit, exceptional creative talent, and a collaborative mindset. We are looking for a leader who shares our deep passion for filmmaking and is ready to help us redefine the future of the medium.Through groundbreaking innovations in experiential storytelling, we continually push the boundaries of what is possible within the interactive landscape. This role is specifically designed for a supervisor with a proven track record in the immersive space who can bridge the gap between traditional cinematic excellence and cutting‑edge interactive technology.
What You’ll Do
- Determine the creative and technical approach for compositing in collaboration with the VFX supervisor and show leadership.
- Provide consistent leadership locally for the project to ensure collective collaboration at all levels, focusing on crew morale and the show leadership team.
- Be aware of the impact of creative decisions on a show’s schedule and budget, and be willing to adjust choices to stay on schedule and within budget.
- Delegate creative and technical tasks to the appropriate artists to maintain an overview of the creative and production goals of the show.
- Foster an inclusive, respectful, and cooperative dynamic within the compositing department.
What We’re Looking For
- Demonstrable compositing supervision experience for at least 6+ projects.
- The ability to recognize what is aesthetically or technically missing in a shot.
- Ability to offer various technical or creative solutions that fit the budget and schedule of the show.
- The desire to provide feedback, coach, and mentor the team and individual artists to produce the best quality work.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
- A strong knowledge of matte extraction techniques, painting, roto, colour tools and methodologies, the scanning and timing process, matte paintings, and the use of 2 ½ D programs.
- Working knowledge of Linux (LiNUX) and shell scripting.
- Previous exposure to colour pipeline‑related tasks.
Hybrid Work Arrangement
This role is Hybrid, which requires the employee to work a minimum of 2 days on‑site per week at a company‑designated location, with occasional remote work.
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