Lead Lighting Artist shaping BioShock’s real - time lighting, rendering, and cinematics at Cloud Chamber. Leading artists and optimizing Unreal Engine 5 lighting pipelines for a AAA game.
About the role
- Artiste principal.e compositing chez Rodeo FX, créateur d’effets visuels, d’animation et de publicité. Supervision d’artistes et intégration 2D/3D pour des images photoréalistes de haute qualité.
Responsibilities
- Composite simple to complex shots at various stages of production, including pre-composites, lineups, 2D tracking, 2D effects, keying extractions, integration, and color correction
- Resolve visual, artistic, and technical issues or relay information to the appropriate department
- Ensure consistency in the final composition of elements within a visual effects shot
- Balance the creative and technical aspects of each shot
- Integrate 2D and 3D elements to produce high-quality photorealistic images
- Collaborate with the Compositing Supervisor and Production on creative and technical solutions, specifications, and deadlines
- Participate in the creation, testing, and documentation of department tools
- Supervise, plan, and assign work to a team of artists
- Provide feedback on work and ensure alignment with clients’ artistic vision
- Identify alternative tasks for artists who are underutilized, including training and tool research and development
- Mentor and train team members and participate in artist evaluations
- Keep Production informed of progress, issues, impacts, and potential solutions
- Ensure deadlines are met and report anticipated delays
- Stay informed about technological advances and workflows in the VFX industry
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Compositing Artist in the VFX industry
- Excellent knowledge of Nuke
- Knowledge of Shotgun/ShotGrid project management software
- Strong understanding of photography, including color, lighting (reflection, refraction, and shadows), perspective, and composition
- Excellent prioritization and time-management skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and serve as a positive role model and mentor
Benefits
- 5 paid sick/personal days
- 2 additional days off during the holiday season
- Group insurance
- Access to the Dialogue online service
- Employee Assistance Program
- RRSP with employer matching contributions
- Discounts on public transportation, several spas, fitness classes, art centers, cafés, furniture, and many other local businesses
- Flexible and remote work arrangements across all our locations
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