• The compositing artist works with a Light/Comp Team with their Lead and their Key Artists. According to the inventory, the Compositing Artist may work on another mission  with another LC team.
• Transcribe and interpret artistic requests in a technical environment.
• Sublimate the lighting by building on visual references (photography, concept art, etc…) to achieve a cinematographic look (grading, effects, etc…).

• Thorough understanding of Nuke, its 3D environment and tools.
• Thorough knowledge of Lighting Rendering, master AOVs and handle issues as aliasing, granurality, etc…).
• Understanding of color and colorimetric management.
• Knowledge of photography and Cinematography.
• Knowledge of Deep Compositing.

• Professional experience on animated films.
• Experience in lighting.
• Knowledge of Script Languages associated to Nuke as Python, TCL, BlinkScript.
• Knowledge of optics science.
• Knowledge in creating tools to meet project needs
• Knowledge in ACES

• French and/or English fluency is required
• Strong communication skills and ability to take notes and direction
• Ability to work within a team, prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Onsite work only (no remote work)
• We favor European Union citizens or candidates with French work permit. We will not be able to obtain a visa for this position.

Illumination Studios Paris is the leading studio for animated films in Europe. Based in Paris, the studio is known for its blockbusters such as the franchise “Despicable Me”, “Minions”, “The Secret Life of Pets” and “Sing” – all produced by Illumination Entertainment for Universal Pictures.