Compositor (Junior / Mid / Senior)

Flying Bark Productions is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling. We are working on exciting projects such as Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Ghostbusters animated series and Stranger Things animated series, as well as our production Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan. 

Please be aware that for this specific role, having a valid work permit for Spain/Europe is a requirement. This is also an on-site position, so remote work is not available.

The Compositor is responsible for enhancing the look of Final 3D Animation images or CG Renders through Compositing techniques.  Additionally working to, and maintaining, the creative and technical requirements for final images of the Program/s as required by the VFX Supervisor; and to the production schedule provided by the Production Company.

About the role:

• Using Nuke Compositing software, meet the brief for the Program/s that fulfils the creative standards of the project as advised by the Compositing Supervisor/s and Animation Lead/s;


• Ability to tackle shots creatively, whilst keeping an eye on continuity and taking responsibility for their final look;


• Responsible for ensuring a high level of quality by having a good eye for detail and cross checking renders are up to standard;


• Ability to think of creative solutions to enhance shots, without overshadowing the overall story point or animation, including but not limited to, the addition of adding atmos, vignettes, depth of field;


• Able to seamlessly work with 2D, CG and 2.5D shots, understanding limitations in 2D and CG animation pipelines;


• Able to be organised and methodical, dealing with large amounts of shots, tracking versions and render management;


• Producing final shots with neat and well labelled node network, with reference to files in correct locations and easy to navigate filing systems;


• Being proactive and communicative with the upstream teams and production, ensuring the efficient delivery of animation layers to compositing;


• Communicate with the Pipeline team and aid in implementing improvements to the Comp pipeline;


• Able to take direction from the Supervisor/s and Lead/s, and address notes appropriately;


• An understanding of film colour space, grading, and  a superior eye for composition, colour, mood and lighting;


• And all other duties and responsibilities as reasonably required by the Production Company.

About you:

• Able to take direction from the Supervisors, Leads and client and address notes appropriately;


• Work independently to satisfy the brief;


• Good knowledge of current Compositing  techniques, applicable to 2D & CG Animation;


• A passion & infectious enthusiasm for creating outstanding visuals on an international stage;


• Ability to work in a team environment and follow guidance from creative and technical supervisors;


• Ability to maintain a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work to quota;


• Ability to take and successfully interpret a verbal or visual creative brief;


• Ability to multitask, prioritise and problem solve;


• Ability to consistently meet deadlines;


• Ability to be adaptable, flexible and responsive to changes. 
  
  

Specific requirement:

Valid work permit for Spain.

Why work with us?

• We work on some pretty cool projects - check out our website:
  https://www.flyingbark.com.au/


• We have cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a Kulture Klub dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar!


• We offer hybrid working mode, with two days remote a week.


• If you love dogs as much as we do, you can bring them to work!


• Career development is important to us so we offer training and support opportunities whenever possible.


• We have a full slate and plans for international expansion so there is always plenty of opportunity for career development.


• Our employees say our culture is the best they've ever experienced - everyone is welcome and celebrated!

Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.