Studio: Refuge Visual Effects
Job Opening: Compositor (Nuke)
Location: Portland, Oregon / Remote
Type: Contract
Qualifications & Skills:
- Fluency in Nuke Software is required.
- A knack for seamlessly layering CG elements and/or live-action plates to produce immersive, believable scenes.
- Proven knowledge of chromakey extraction, 2D/3D tracking, 2.5D strategies, color theory, color correction, photography and practical lighting, and related techniques.
- Willingness to tackle paint fixes, rotoscoping, and tracking tasks as necessary.
- Strong communication skills. Clear, reliable, and effective communication with your supervisor and teammates are essential. Ideal candidates are also willing to provide guidance to less-experienced teammates.
- The ability to work self-sufficiently within a fast-paced production pipeline, combining creative problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skill with a critical eye for detail to consistently deliver high-quality results.
- We want artists who can take supervisor direction, accurately estimate time and scope of work, and effectively prioritize tasks to finish shots on time.
- Knowledge of input/output workflows, with an understanding of editorial best practices.
- Residency in the state of Oregon and Portland, specifically, is strongly preferred, but offsite work is possible with our current remote work pipeline. (A relocation assistance package may be provided for the right candidates.)
- This position would be for immediate hire. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and reel as part of your application.
Additional Skills:
- Shotgrid Asset tracking software
- Photoshop
- Mocha Pro
- Syntheyes
- Adobe Premiere
- Davinci Resolve
- After Effects
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, send your resume, and cover letter to refuge@refugevfx.com