Framestore’s Chicago studio is expanding our staff compositing team, and are looking for a Nuke Artists to join us in working on a broad range of high end content, including advertising, episodic, branding, film, and immersive projects.

The Nuke Artist must possess an in-depth knowledge of compositing foundations from clean up to integrations involving live plates and CG elements, as well as skills with creative and design-driven compositing. The Nuke Artist must have a blend of technical and creative skill on the box as well as an ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team.

The career progression for this role could be into a Senior Compositor or Compositing Lead and eventually a Compositing Supervisor role, or alternatively the Nuke Artist may decide to focus on being one of the best hands on compositors in the studio, leading by example.

This is a full-time staff role with benefits, and although we are currently working remotely, this position will eventually require at least some onsite in our Chicago studio.

Responsibilities

• Taking briefs and direction from Compositing Supervisors to execute assigned shots
• Integrating 2D, 3D and live action elements to a high standard
• Working with clients in order to create their vision
• Meeting schedules and project deadlines
• Ongoing communication with production and leads regarding schedules and deadlines
• Taking responsibility for own workload, time management and notes/feedback actions required by Supervisors
• Balancing the creative and technical aspects of each shot

• An excellent working knowledge of and at least 3 years production experience with Nuke in commercials and/or film projects
• A solid reel showing a wide range of shots and a creative eye
• Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills
• A pro-active and collaborative work ethic
• A strong eye for detail, composition, color and lighting
• The ability to multitask, prioritize and problem solve
• Proven ability in working with clients in order to create their vision
• An understanding of color space principles
• Photoshop and Linux experience
• Must have valid US work authorization

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of practical lighting for photography
• A working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline
• Programming and coding experience and knowledge
• Experience with Hiero, Shotgun, After effects, Final Cut, Flame is an advantage
• Compositing experience in a commercial environment is desirable

Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.