Jr Compositor

Job Posting Title:

Jr Compositor

Req ID:

10155168

Job Description:

Position Summary

We are looking for a Compositor who reflects the creative talent, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM. The Junior Compositor combines live action and computer generated elements into visual effects shots that realize the vision and creative direction of the client and Visual Effects Supervisor. The Junior Compositor is ultimately in charge of the aesthetic integrity and technical quality of the final image delivered to the client.

What You’ll Do

• Work with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor, and with the help of a Senior/Lead Compositor, evaluate the creative and technical approach for assigned shots

• Perform all tasks associated with the compositing process, including 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering of elements and color grading on simple to moderately difficult shots

• Maintain the overall look, color balance and quality on assigned shots and sequences to create uniformity in all finished work

• Collaborate with artists from other disciplines
   

What We’re Looking For

• Ideal candidate has a fine arts foundation skill (such as photography and photographic lighting) and can present  a reel that demonstrates strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and color as well as a good sense of composition and design

• Familiarity with the VFX workflow pace and production process

• Experience with Nuke. Pluses would be an ability to write Nuke gizmos and/or plugins and familiarity with using Unix.

• Demonstrated desire to work well within a team

JoinILM

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco is $62,000 to $79,200 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM San Francisco

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM San Francisco

Primary Job Posting Category:

Compositing - Studios

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-07-08