Senior VFX Compositor, Sci-Fi Short

Hey everyone, I'm Yuki Tanaka, a VFX artist working on an ambitious independent sci-fi short film here in San Francisco. We're looking for a talented Senior VFX Compositor to join our small, dedicated team. This project delves into themes of artificial intelligence and human connection, offering some really unique visual opportunities. We're aiming for a grounded, slightly surreal aesthetic with intricate visual effects. Your primary responsibility will be compositing complex shots, integrating CG elements with live-action footage, keying, rotoscoping, and color correction to achieve a polished, photorealistic look. We need someone who can solve creative and technical challenges independently and has a strong eye for detail. We're looking for someone with at least 5+ years of professional compositing experience, ideally on projects with a similar scope. Proficiency in Nuke is strongly preferred. A strong demo reel showcasing high-quality compositing work, particularly with sci-fi or fantastical elements, is essential. This is a deferred compensation position offering points in the film plus a deferred payment structure. We'll be working remotely for most of the post-production, with occasional in-person meetings in SF. We're aiming to wrap VFX by late summer. While we're a small team, we're providing all necessary software licenses and project assets. This is a great chance to contribute to a visually driven story and collaborate on something truly unique.