At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead compositing projects, ensuring creative excellence and collaboration within the team.
- Company: Join the legendary Industrial Light & Magic, a pioneer in immersive filmmaking.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment fostering creativity and innovation in the film industry.
- Why this job: Shape the future of interactive storytelling with cutting-edge technology and a passionate team.
- Qualifications: 6+ projects in compositing supervision and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) is seeking an experienced Compositing Supervisor who embodies our core values: an innovative spirit, exceptional creative talent, and a collaborative mindset. We are looking for a leader who shares our deep passion for filmmaking and is ready to help us redefine the future of the medium. Through groundbreaking innovations in experiential storytelling, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible within the interactive landscape. This role is specifically designed for a supervisor with a proven track record in the immersive space who can bridge the gap between traditional cinematic excellence and cutting‑edge interactive technology.
What You’ll Do:
- Determine the creative and technical approach for compositing in collaboration with the VFX super and show leadership.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Foster an inclusive, respectful and cooperative dynamic within the compositing department.
What We’re Looking For:
- Demonstrable compositing supervision experience for the duration of at least 6+ projects.
- The ability to recognize what is aesthetically / technically missing in a shot.
- Ability to offer various technical or creative solutions to fit with the budget and schedule of the show.
- The desire to feedback, coach and mentor the team and individual artists to produce the best quality work.
- Excellent communication, collaboration and problem solving skills.
- A strong knowledge of matte extraction techniques, painting, roto, colour tools and methodologies, the scanning and timing process, matte paintings, and the use of 2 ½ D programs.
- Working knowledge of LiNUX and shell scripting.
- Previous exposure to colour pipeline related tasks.
Location and Schedule:
This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on‑site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.
Compositing Supervisor (Immersive) - ILM London employer: Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution
At Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) London, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our team is passionate about pushing the boundaries of filmmaking, offering employees unique opportunities for growth and development in the immersive space. With a hybrid work model, we ensure a flexible work-life balance while maintaining a vibrant and inclusive environment that values creativity and teamwork.
Contact Details:
Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution Recruitment Team
