Associate Compositor

Harbor is a leading global production and post-production company specializing in creative and technical services for the film, television, and advertising industries. We work with some of the world's leading movie studios and advertising agencies and collaborate with award winning filmmakers to create outstanding motion pictures that captivates audiences and tells compelling stories across all visual platforms.

At Harbor, we value talent, artistry, and innovation. Harbor was founded on the principle of protecting creative intent of filmmakers by bringing all disciples under one roof for an elevated creative experience. This cross collaboration across film craft is what sets us apart and is the core of our work and the reason for our existence. We are committed to continuous growth and improvement, while staying true to our principles and values. The well-being of our team is a top priority, and we strive to create a supportive and respectful environment. At Harbor, we know that teamwork is essential to achieving extraordinary results. We are driven by ambition, and excited about the possibilities that the future holds. 

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Associate Compositor to join our team and contribute to our continued growth and success. The Associate Compositor is an exciting role that demands strong technical abilities and creativity. 

An Associate Compositor at Harbor works directly under a Lead Compositor to create high-end visual effects using both 2D and 3D techniques. A Lead Compositor will assign and critique their work, and above all provide mentorship to the Associate Compositor on a job-by-job basis. The Associate Compositor position is the foundation in a successful 2D career, where you will be expected to perform basic tasks like paint and roto, all the way up to combining 3D elements onto live action plates. As a result, they will have an in-depth understanding of how to technically and creatively realize the unique look and feel of a Harbor project and an invaluable understanding and knowledge of the technology, bespoke applications, workflow, methodologies and pipeline. An Associate Compositor needs to be highly efficient and organized in their technical and software abilities, while also being highly artistic and an excellent creative problem solver.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Compositing live action plates, CG renders and a combination of both
• Working collaboratively with other members of the Compositing team and other VFX departments and locations
• Extracting mattes from blue/green screen photography using Keylight, Primatte or IBK.
• Intermediate 2D and 3D camera tracking
• Intermediate photoreal CG integration into live action plates
• Intermediate set extensions
• Intermediate matte painting projections utilizing 3D cameras and geometry
• Intermediate beauty work
• Intermediate car augmentation
• Intermediate photoreal full CG compositing
• Paint and rotoscoping
• Other duties as assigned

Essentials

• Experience in Compositing with Nuke for VFX projects 
• Excellent people skills
• A strong creative eye
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Is a team player with a great attitude
• Dependable and flexible
• Takes direction well and exercises close attention to detail 

Technical skills

• Solid understanding of roto techniques and best practices
• Solid understanding of 2D and 3D tracking
• Solid knowledge of CG rendering and compositing multi-channel EXRs
• Experience with IBK, Primatte or Keylight
• Knowledge of Nuke’s 3D system
• Knowledge of other VFX software such as Maya or Mocha is an advantage
• Basic knowledge of Flame or Nuke Studio is an advantage

EEO Statement:
Harbor Picture Company Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.