sr. compositor - Bengaluru/Bangalore - Xentrix @ Xentrix Studios

JOB TITLE: Sr. Compositor

LOCATION: Bangalore, Karnataka DEPARTMENT: Compositing

REPORTS TO: Compositing Supervisor

POSITION OVERVIEW Xentrix Studios is hiring Sr. Compositors to join our production team in Bangalore. We require talented men and women who show exceptional understanding of the computer-generated animation process combined with relevant artistic skills. The position offers a chance to work in a creative environment and produce visual content for childrens animated TV series, Feature Films, Theme Parks and Games. A solid understanding of rendering, lighting, and compositing layers is essential.

We are all set to welcome artists who will contribute with their skills and provide ideas for creating stunning visuals.

DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES

• Constructing the final image by combining layers of previously-created material, including rendered computer animation, FX, graphics, and static background plates
• Ensure that the levels combine together seamlessly, and creating mattes where necessary.
• Enhance the lighting, match blacks and other colour levels, add grain where required, add motion blur where required, and create convincing shadows.
• Work closely with the FX and Lighting Artists to develop compositing strategies and achieve an aesthetically balanced overall look.
• Guiding and Mentoring Junior team members.

  REQUIRED SKILLS EXPERIENCE

  • Understanding of various composition techniques.
  • Knowledge of the cinematography principles including depth of field, density, use of filters
  • Ability to light characters and environments, interior and exterior, different times of day, etc.
  • Good technical knowledge of how 3D lighting works in order to understand the 'multi passes' that the Lighters create.
  • Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude
  • Art Background. Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art, Illustration, Computer Graphics preferred
  • At least 6-8 years experience as a 3D Modeler for TV series / Feature / video games.

    PORTFOLIO REQUIRMENT SKILL TEST

    Visual demonstration (Show reel: QuickTime or web link preferred) showcasing a variety of Compositing approaches and techniques.

    Only online artwork submissions will be accepted (e. g. website, blog or online album).

    Candidate must be willing to complete a skill test if required.

    Company Profile

    ABOUT

    Xentrix was founded in Bangalore in June 2010 when old friends and competitors Viren Patil and Jai Natarajan found themselves simultaneously transitioning from previous commitments. They were joined by a multinational group of senior industry people who had already experienced success in their careers, and were all driven by the desire to work together and co-create a new artist-driven animation studio.

    The founding team at Xentrix consists of this close-knit group of executives, with senior staff in Bangalore and Los Angeles.

    The goal at Xentrix is to leverage our collective past industry experience and build a high quality studio we can be proud of. We have successfully delivered hundreds of hours of TV, DVD and game graphics. Our key members have decade-long track records of delivery for marquee international clients on globally recognized brands. We have built, managed and mentored studios with several hundred artists and have managed over $50+ MM of global service projects. All key personnel have hands-on experience in the CG pipeline, production and client management. In what is a frequently volatile and highly complex business, we consider domain expertise experience to be the determining factors in success.

    Job Details

    Full time as Employee

    Bangalore, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

    Start date: Starts immediately

    This job is ongoing/ permanent

    Telework is not allowed

    Expected travel: 0%

    Compensation type: Salary No benefits specified

    Unable to sponsor non-resident workers

    Security clearance: None required

    Compositing Artist - Senior Level Full-time Employee Bangalore, AN, India

    JOB TITLE: Sr. Compositor LOCATION: Bangalore, Karnataka DEPARTMENT: Compositing REPORTS TO: Compositing Supervisor POSITION OVERVIEW Xentrix Studios is hiring Sr. Compositors to join our production team in Bangalore. We require talented men and women who show exceptional understanding of the computer-generated animation process combined with relevant artistic skills. The position offers a chance to work in a creative environment and produce visual content for childrens animated TV series, Feature Films, Theme Parks and Games. A solid understanding of rendering, lighting, and compositing layers is essential. We are all set to welcome artists who will contribute with their skills and provide ideas for creating stunning visuals. DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES Constructing the final image by combining layers of previously-created material, including rendered computer animation, FX, graphics, and static background plates Ensure that the levels combine together seamlessly, and creating mattes where necessary. Enhance the lighting, match blacks and other colour levels, add grain where required, add motion blur where required, and create convincing shadows. Work closely with the FX and Lighting Artists to develop compositing strategies and achieve an aesthetically balanced overall look. Guiding and Mentoring Junior team members. REQUIRED SKILLS EXPERIENCE Understanding of various composition techniques. Knowledge of the cinematography principles including depth of field, density, use of filters Ability to light characters and environments, interior and exterior, different times of day, etc. Good technical knowledge of how 3D lighting works in order to understand the 'multi passes' that the Lighters create. Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude Art Background. Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art, Illustration, Computer Graphics preferred At least 6-8 years experience as a 3D Modeler for TV series / Feature / video games. PORTFOLIO REQUIRMENT SKILL TEST Visual demonstration (Show reel: QuickTime or web link preferred) showcasing a variety of Compositing approaches and techniques. Only online artwork submissions will be accepted (e. g. website, blog or online album). Candidate must be willing to complete a skill test if required.

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