Animayo: Compo Artists

Platige Image is on the lookout for talented **Compo Artists** across various levels of seniority — Mid-level, Seniors and Leads. If you have a keen eye for balance, light, and color, and are passionate about contributing to high-end VFX projects, then we’d love to hear from you. Below are the details of what we’re looking for at each level.

**MID-LEVEL COMPO ARTIST**

**DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Perform all tasks associated with the compositing process, including 2D and 3D tracking, rotoscoping, painting, matte extraction, layering of elements, CG integration, and color grading.
- Seamlessly integrate live-action, miniature, and CGI sources.
- Work closely with Supervisors to composite elements that complete the visual effects shot.
- Follow the production process and develop creative approaches and problem-solving.

**REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**
- Minimum of 3 years of digital compositing experience in a feature film, animation, games, or commercial production environment.
- Advanced working knowledge of Nuke.
- Strong understanding of perspective, color theory, and composition.
- Experience in photomontage and photo compositing.
- Artistic background in painting, drawing, or 3D modeling.
- Experience in creating Gizmos for current production needs.
- Ability to work on shot sequences and maintain overall consistency and quality.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good knowledge of English is required.

**ADDITIONALLY SCORED**
- Knowledge of Maya and basic Nuke Python scripting skills.
- Deep understanding of all aspects of the 3D and VFX pipeline.
- A portfolio of traditional arts (painting, drawing, photography, filmmaking) and strong camera layout skills.

**SENIOR COMPO ARTIST**

**DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Perform all the tasks associated with the compositing process, including 2D and 3D tracking, rotoscoping, painting, matte extraction, layering of elements, CG integration, and color grading.
- Seamless integration of live-action, miniature, and CGI sources.
- Work closely with Supervisors to composite elements that complete the visual effects shot.
- Follow the production process and develop creative approaches and problem-solving.

**REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**
- Minimum of 3 years of digital compositing experience in a feature film, animation, games, or commercial production environment, and at least 2 years of experience leading a team or a project.
- Advanced working knowledge of Nuke.
- Proficiency in Gizmo creation for current production needs.
- Ability to work on shot sequences and maintain overall consistency and quality.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good knowledge of English is required.

**ADDITIONALLY SCORED**
- Expert-level working knowledge of Maya and basic Nuke Python scripting.
- Deep understanding of all aspects of the 3D and VFX pipeline.
- A portfolio of traditional arts (painting, drawing, photography, filmmaking) that matches moving and camera layout skills.

**LEAD COMPO ARTIST**

**DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Together with the Supervisor, evaluate the creative and technical approach for assigning the shots.
- Perform all the tasks associated with the compositing process, including 2D and 3D tracking, rotoscoping, painting, matte extraction, layering of elements, CG integration, and color grading.
- Provide artistic and technical feedback to the Compo Team.
- Solve everyday problems.
- Think creatively and globally.

**REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**
- Minimum of 7 years of digital compositing experience in a feature film, animation, games, or commercial production environment and at least 2 years experience leading a team or a project.
- Working knowledge of Nuke on an expert level.
- Gizmo creation for current production needs.
- Ability to work on shot sequence and maintain overall consistency and quality.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other artists.

**ADDITIONALLY SCORED**
- Deep understanding of all aspects of 3D and VFX pipeline steps.
- Working knowledge of Maya on an expert level and basic level Nuke Python scripting.
- Portfolio of traditional arts (painting, drawing, photography, filmmaking).

position

ANIMAYO: Compo Artists (Mid/Senior/Lead)
location

GRAN CANARIA