jobby: Compositor, Titmouse Canada, Vancouver

Titmouse_bird_color_sm JOB DESCRIPTION: Compositor

GENERAL FUNCTION: Creatively build all of the elements necessary to assemble the final shot to the satisfaction of the director and producer.

DUTIES:

Build all of the elements necessary to assemble the final shot to the satisfaction of the Director and Producer
Use of software including, but not limited to, Adobe After Effects and Photoshop
Fixing shots with Adobe After Effects
Making corrections and improving shots, based on notes by Producer and
Art Director
Adding special effect to shots, based on notes by Producer and Art Director
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIES:

Excellent organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Maintain confidentiality over all matters and proprietary information
Prioritize work to meet goals or deadlines
Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced production environment and manage time wisely
Ability to be detail-oriented, flexible/adaptable essential
Basic animation knowledge
Has a sense of style or artistry
Has a creative mindset and passion for arts
SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:

Basic computer knowledge
Ability to quickly learn new software applications essential
In-depth knowledge of Adobe After Effects pertaining to layer, mattes, camera, effects and rendering
Ability and aptitude for creative problem-solving in order to assemble the final shot
Working knowledge of Adobe Flash

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously, and follow through in a timely manner
Troubleshoot as necessary in order to solve problems
Work cohesively as a member of the production team
Other duties as required
WORK HABITS:

Must adhere to all Titmouse, Inc. policies and procedures
Must maintain courteous and cooperative manner with all staff and outside contacts, and demonstrate respect and a positive attitude toward them at all times during assigned workday
Must be a team player and take the initiative and be flexible in assisting others to the best of their ability to ensure accurate work product
Must be organized in work area, files, etc., contributing to the efficiency and accuracy of work within the assigned workday and avoiding unnecessary extra time
Must be able to comprehend assignments or to clearly and concisely ask for clarification until the assignment is understood
Must exhibit dependability by arriving and leaving work on time; by taking the allotted time for lunch and breaks; by limiting personal telephone calls and socializing to break periods
Must engage in conduct that enables the company to achieve its goal of providing a professional work environment and that is not disruptive to that environment
Must be willing to put forth best effort at all times during assigned workday
Must maintain confidentiality of all financial, legal and proprietary matters
If you are interested and qualified for this position, please apply directly on our website: http://titmouse.net/careers/ or email to the Jessica Lau (HR Manager) at Jessica.lau@titmouse.net with subject: “Compositor Artist Application.” Only those qualified will be contacted.