Compositing Supervisor (immersive) - Ilm London

Disney Disney · Media · London, United Kingdom

Compositing Supervisor for immersive projects at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) London. Requires leadership in creative and technical approaches, team management, and collaboration with VFX supervisors. Focus on delivering high-quality visual effects within schedule and budget constraints.

What you'd actually do

  1. Determine the creative and technical approach for compositing in collaboration with the VFX supe and show leadership
  2. Provide consistent leadership locally for the project, to ensure collective collaboration at all levels with a focus on the morale of the crew and the show leadership team
  3. Be aware of the impact creative decisions have on a show's schedule & budget, and be willing to change the creative choices, when possible, to stay on schedule budget
  4. Delegate creative and technical tasks, as needed, to the appropriate artists in order to maintain an overview of the creative and production goals of the show
  5. Foster an inclusive, respectful and cooperative dynamic within the compositing department

Skills

Required

  • Compositing supervision experience (6+ projects)
  • Ability to recognize aesthetic/technical gaps in shots
  • Ability to offer technical or creative solutions within budget/schedule
  • Feedback, coaching, and mentoring skills
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong knowledge of matte extraction, painting, roto, color tools, scanning, timing, matte paintings, 2.5D programs
  • Working knowledge of Linux and shell scripting
  • Previous exposure to color pipeline tasks

Nice to have

  • Innovative spirit
  • Exceptional creative talent
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Passion for filmmaking
  • Experience in the immersive space

What the JD emphasized

  • Demonstrable compositing supervision experience for the duration of at least 6+ projects