Senior VFX Compositor at Scattermesh
Company: Scattermesh
Location: Herndon, Virginia, United States
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
Scattermesh is seeking an experienced VFX Artist to join its team in Herndon, Virginia. This full-time, on-site role focuses on creating photorealistic visual effects composites by seamlessly integrating 3D renders with live-action footage for a variety of client projects.
Job Overview
The VFX Artist will work closely with compositing, 3D, and R&D teams to produce realistic visual effects while contributing to workflow improvements. The ideal candidate will possess extensive compositing experience, strong technical skills, and a keen eye for detail, color, and realism.
Key Responsibilities
- Create Photorealistic Composites: Blend 3D renders with live-action footage to produce seamless and believable final shots.
- Apply Advanced Compositing Techniques: Utilize expertise in color management, masking, roto, tracking, stabilization, and motion integration to achieve realistic results.
- Enhance Production Workflows: Identify challenges and propose innovative solutions that improve efficiency and quality.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with compositors, 3D artists, and research teams to evolve production pipelines and meet client requirements.
- Deliver Quality Work: Communicate effectively with team members and consistently meet project deadlines and production schedules.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of professional experience compositing 3D assets with live-action footage in a production environment.
- Advanced expertise in Nuke and node-based compositing workflows.
- Experience with SynthEyes, Mocha, or similar tracking and matchmoving tools is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of color science, color spaces, lighting, photography, lenses, and lens distortion.
- Proven experience working with render layers, AOVs, advanced tracking, stabilization, and rotoscoping techniques.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Visual Effects, Animation, Film Production, Digital Media, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Equivalent professional experience in VFX compositing or post-production will also be considered.
- Additional training in compositing, photography, or digital filmmaking is beneficial.
Benefits
- Competitive market-leading compensation package.
- 25–30 days of paid time off and company holidays.
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- 401(k) matching program with no cliff vesting requirements.
If you are passionate about visual effects and creating photorealistic composites that blend seamlessly with reality, Scattermesh encourages you to apply. Join an innovative team and help deliver cutting-edge visual experiences for clients across a variety of industries.
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