Senior VFX Compositor

Job Summary

Scattermesh is expanding its team and we are looking to hire experienced VFX Compositors to work across client projects on a full time basis in Herndon, VA. The role requires a skilled artist with experience in VFX compositing and a basic understanding of how to work with and utilize 3D renders alongside video backplates to create realistic composites. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of node-based compositing software like Nuke and a technical understanding of color and blending real and 3D elements in a believable manner. We’re looking forward to seeing your resume and portfolio/reel if this sounds like you.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Achieve Realism – Create video composites that are near indistinguishable from an original video recording by applying knowledge of color, color space, lighting, motion, tracking, stabilization, masking, roto, and blending.
• Solve Problems – Use your experience and knowledge to push our workflow further. When new challenges arise come armed with options to deliver quality products.
• Collaborate – Work with our compositors, 3D team, and RnD teams to evolve our process to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers.
• Deliver – Be able to work with the team to communicate, collaborate, and deliver within a schedule.

Qualifications and Skills

• 10+ years’ experience in a professional setting compositing 3D assets and video plates to create photorealistic videos.
• High level of expertise in Nuke.
• Experience in Syntheyes and Mocha is a plus.
• Strong sense of color, color space, light, motion, and blending.
• Knowledge of photography, lenses and lens distortion.
• Communicate effectively with team members across departments.
• Strong skills in tracking, stabilization, and advanced masking/roto.
• Understanding of 3D render layers and AOVs and how to use them.