Senior Compositor (VFX – short-term project)

at Jellyfish Pictures
Location Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted July 8, 2023
Category Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency TZS

Description

About the job

We are always on the lookout for new talent!

We are actively recruiting Senior Compositors for an exciting, short-term VFX project, until the end of August.

The location can be either in the UK or remotely within Europe.

Key Responsibilities

⦁ Establish looks for visual effects shots, driving the creative as well as the technical approach taken

⦁ Fulfil the creative expectations set by both the client and VFX Supervisor

⦁ Be a proactive point of contact for artists, supervisors and production on any compositing-related matters

⦁ Supports the team, sharing knowledge and techniques when creative and technical challenges arise

Experience

⦁ Strong experience compositing in Nuke and working with a combination of live-action plates and CG

⦁ A strong understanding of Lighting and Composition to achieve photo-realism on high profile shows

⦁ Practical working knowledge of Passes, AOVs and render management

⦁ Ability to build organised scripts and multitask

⦁ Capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines

⦁ Good communicator within a team and ability to take direction positively

Desirable

⦁ Experience building Nuke tools and template scripts

⦁ Experience using Shotgrid for shot management

⦁ Experience using Mocha for tracking

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’s critically acclaimed work has earned them multiple awards. These include EMMY, BAFTA, highly sought-after VES Awards, and several other accolades.

Our VFX credits include the latest addition to Lucasfilm’s Star Wars saga, The Book of Boba Fett, as well as various blockbuster movies in the franchise. The team has recently completed work on BBC’s This is Going to Hurt adding to their numerous TV Drama credits.

In Animation, Jellyfish is currently partnered with Netflix working on a highly anticipated Roald Dahl animated project. DreamWorks Animation's Spirit: Untamed, How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming and several series of top-rated children’s shows are also part of their high-end CG animation repertoire.

Come join a team of super-talented artists!

D&I STATEMENT

Jellyfish 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.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we pledge to embed a diverse and inclusive workforce, encourage growth, and creativity and push boundaries so that you can do what you love best. 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 a mission to build a visionary environment and champion cultural expression, we are conscious of our responsibility to not only reflect this practice in our clients and staff, but to the wider communities, and the world around us. Jellyfish are currently working toward B Corp certification to create a fairer, more sustainable, eco-conscious business. Stay tuned for progress on this journey!

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