Compositing Supervisor (VFX)
Location
Mumbai | India
Job description
The Compositing Supervisor plays a vital role within the 2D department. This person will be responsible for the quality control of the compositing work, assessing technical options, acting as a creative and technical guide to the compositing team, ensuring that project-specific high standards are met and that the requirements set by Jellyfish Pictures are achieved.
The compositing Supervisor will manage the compositing team assigned to a project whilst ensuring fluid communication between production, 3D, editorial and other departments, helping to set up shows and contributing to the development of the overall compositing pipeline. In addition to managing the project, the compositing supervisor also over-sees each shot by working directly with the artist, the VFX Supervisor, CG Supervisor, and show Producer.
Responsibilities: - Work closely with production to bid and schedule work
- Allocate shots and tasks to compositing artists appropriately to their level of expertise and ability
- Collaborates with the VFX Supervisor, Leads and CG Supervisors to define the creative and technical approach for the show
- Work closely with the DMP department
- Help set up the job and the colour pipeline for the show
- Take responsibility for the quality of the work of the team as a whole
- Attend daily and client reviews with the compositing team and production
- Balance the creative and technical aspects of each shot/sequence
- Solve and support with any difficult technical and artistic compositing challenges of a shot or sequence
- Ensuring artist schedules are realistic and achievable
- Play a leadership role in guiding the longer-term goals of the 2D department, both building up a team of Compositors as well as 2D pipeline development
- Participate in reviewing incoming applicants for immediate or other projects as required
- Work with Crew Management to provide feedback on the team's and individual's performance
- Potential for on set VFX supervision
- Work proactively and collaboratively with all other VFX and support departments
What we are looking for: - Highly experienced in Compositing for TV and film
- Excellent working knowledge of Nuke and other compositing software
- Previous experience in a VFX leadership role
- Highly organised with excellent communication skills
- Deep understanding of TV & film VFX processes, pipeline and colour workflow
- Strong knowledge of ShotGrid & RV a plus
- Critical eye for detail
- Able to work well within a team and stay calm under pressure
- Lead Comp, Artist management and mentoring skills
Culture We're a studio that believes in nurturing a community of talent to create compelling worlds that people want to spend time in. At the forefront of our work lies extraordinary artists. Jellyfish Pictures empowers our employees to think outside the box and achieve common goals. We pledge to embed a diverse and inclusive workforce, so that you can focus on doing what you love best. Our supported environment fosters growth, making a remarkable place to build a career.
- We are currently working toward B Corp certification
- Numerous social events (for families too) throughout the year to keep you entertained, engaged and involved, no matter where you are based
- The opportunity to work with diverse talent in an international market
- Thursday drinks in our studio's garden
- Wellbeing programs and other mental health initiatives - your health is our priority
- Time off in lieu for our artists and 100% flexible working arrangements
Jellyfish Pictures is an equal opportunity employer, we take accountability to ensure our recruitment process is based on merit alone, without regard to ethnicity, age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation/preference, national origin, religion, or any other category protected by law. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process by contacting our talent team on: [HIDDEN TEXT] About Us Founded in 2001, Jellyfish Pictures has grown from the original 'two-man band' into an internationally recognised operation. Known for their world-class animation and VFX, beautifully rendered imagery and multi-platform content, Jellyfish Pictures critically acclaimed work has earned them multiple awards. These include EMMY, BAFTA, highly sought-after VES Awards, and several other accolades.
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