VFX Studio: Windmill Lane
Job Opening: Senior Nuke Artist
Location: Ireland
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Perform all tasks associated with the compositing process, including tracking, keying, paint, roto, layering, and color matching to seamlessly integrate the various layers or elements of a live-action plate to a high standard.
- You must be able to take direction and feedback from supervisors well, demonstrate initiative, versatility, and resourcefulness and have a positive attitude. Constructive feedback and input are also welcome and expected.
- Complete work within the schedule while maintaining constant communication with the production team and supervisors.
- Follow the production process, develop creative approaches, and proactively problem-solve.
- Establish certain looks and solve particular design or effects challenges for key sequences.
- Working within studio best practices, follow guidelines, and keep scripts clean and organized.
- Have the ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
- Prioritize and revise work based on direction from supervisors
- Mentor and advise junior compositors and ensure best practices are being employed.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum 5 years experience in film, TV, or advertising with an in-depth knowledge of Nuke.
- A keen, detail-oriented, creative eye with a strong understanding of color.
- Strong knowledge of compositing, VFX, and live-action production workflows.
- Effective organizational and time management skills. Having a good sense/experience and balance of task time and creative expectation is a must.
- Proven ability to work closely in a small team with tight schedules.
- Familiarity with Shotgun.
- Experience and a thorough understanding of compositing multi-pass CG elements with a demonstrable high level of photoreal CG integration skills.
- Proficient in-camera projections and 3D compositing techniques within Nuke
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with other applications such as Maya, Houdini, Photoshop a plus
- Concept, look dev, style frame experience a plus
- Experience with scripting, pipeline integration, gizmos, etc. also a plus
- Digital Matte Painting experience a plus
- Onset experience a plus
Note: You must be eligible to work within the EU to be considered for this role.
HR’s Official Email ID: Send a CV, Cover letter, and Links to recruit@wlvfx.com with “Senior Nuke Artist” in the subject