Junior Compositor/Nuke Artist

This is a Full Time Job

Position: Junior Compositor/Nuke Artist
Location: New York, NY
Facility: Encore NY

Encore, a Deluxe Entertainment Services Group company, has a position in its newly developed visual effects department in New York City. Encore provides post production services to top television series and is owned by Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc. Deluxe is the leading provider of a broad range of entertainment industry services and technologies to major Hollywood Studios and an international client base.

We have an opening for a Junior Compositor/Nuke Artist. This position will be located in New York, NY.

Summary:
They will work closely with the Lead Compositor. Integrate CG elements and BG plates into live action, as well as tackling “fix-it” shots.

Responsibilities:
- Ability to tackle shots from start to finish, including roto, tracking, paint, animation and creation of elements, etc.
- Matte extractions from blue/green screen photography.
- Clean and efficient script organization.
- Present work clearly in Dailies.
- Communicate progress of work to Coordinator and Producer in a timely fashion.
- Assist in training compositing staff by utilizing roto/track/paint team.
- Continue to gain experience in design capabilities and VFX compositing.

Requirements:
- BS/BA preferred.
- Minimum 2-5 years experience as a compositor.
- Proficient in Nuke, Photoshop, Boujou/Syntheyes/Mocha, Primatte/Keylight/Ultimatte.
- Knowledge of 3D particle systems, Fusion, and AfterEffects is a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, take criticism, and work under high pressure with short deadlines.
- Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed to meet deadlines.



Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.