Full-Time

Compositeur – Senior/ Senior Compositor

Updated on 3/14/2025

Scanline VFX

Scanline VFX

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides visual effects and real-time production

No salary listed

Mid, Senior

Montreal, QC, Canada

This is a hybrid position, which implies that the candidate will need to work in-office some days.

Category
Visual Effects (VFX)
Art, Graphics & Animation
Requirements
  • 4+ years live-action feature film or episodic compositing experience
  • Expert Nuke Skills and knowledge of compositing workflows
  • General understanding of 3D computer graphics, including modeling, lighting, and animation
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to take direction positively and communicate effectively
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate closely with other Compositors and the Compositing Lead/Supervisor to establish looks and/or follow set style direction
  • Demonstrate a solid understanding of light, shadow, color, and shape to solve design and other visual challenges for key shots
  • Receive and implement feedback swiftly and effectively while maintaining production guidelines
  • Ensure shots are delivered to the highest standard and on schedule through effective teamwork and superior problem-solving skills
  • Share knowledge, techniques, and mentor fellow compositors to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment
  • Understand and be adept at troubleshooting complex compositing scripts and escalating issues as needed
  • Utilize and share core knowledge of 2D image manipulation processes such as tracking, color correction, depth of field, retiming, warping, and photographic optical effects to achieve photorealistic composites
Desired Qualifications
  • Traditional art, photography, and film background (preferred)
  • Python, Blinkscript, or C++ experience (preferred)
  • Nuke particle experience (preferred)
  • 360 VR or Array Compositing experience (preferred)

Scanline VFX specializes in creating visual effects for films and television. The company uses advanced tools and techniques, including its proprietary fluid simulation software, Flowline, to produce realistic representations of natural elements like fire, smoke, and water. This software has been recognized with an Academy Award for its technical achievements. Scanline differentiates itself from competitors through its extensive global presence, with studios in multiple cities, and its strong partnerships, including significant investment from Netflix, which enhances its capabilities. The goal of Scanline VFX is to support filmmakers in achieving their artistic visions by providing high-quality visual effects and innovative production solutions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Grünwald, Germany

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • Netflix's investment enhances Scanline's pipeline and infrastructure.
  • Rising demand for high-quality VFX in streaming content benefits Scanline.
  • Expansion into South Korea capitalizes on emerging market opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from emerging VFX studios in Asia.
  • AI-driven VFX tools may disrupt traditional workflows.
  • Volatility in streaming service investments could impact Scanline's project pipeline.

What makes Scanline VFX unique

  • Scanline VFX's proprietary software, Flowline, creates photorealistic natural phenomena.
  • Eyeline Studios offers unmatched flexibility in real-time filmmaking.
  • Scanline VFX has a global presence with studios in seven key locations.

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Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Chaos
Aug 29th, 2022
How Scanline VFX created some of "Stranger Things 4’s" most talked-about sequences | Chaos

Whether Scanline VFX Inc is working on huge superhero movies or high-concept TV shows, Scanline VFX Inc can always count on its power and stability.”

Aju Daily
May 20th, 2022
Scanline VFX Inc invests into assets : effects film production facility in the amount of $100M in South Korea

Scanline VFX, a prominent visual effects and animation company acquired by Neflix, will invest some $100 million in South Korea's special effects film production facility using virtual reality production technology.

ComicBook.com
Nov 23rd, 2021
Seriescommitment acquired Scanline VFX Inc on Nov 29th 21'.

Monday, Netflix announced its plan to acquire Scanline VFX, a production house that's worked on a substantial amount of genre flicks over the past few decades.

TechCrunch
Nov 22nd, 2021
Netflix, Inc. acquires Scanline VFX Inc

Netflix is acquiring Munich-based visual effects studio Scanline VFX for an undisclosed amount.

Superman Homepage
Sep 28th, 2021
Scanline VFX Inc launches online video breaking down the visual effects they created for “Zack Snyder’s Justice League”

Scanline VFX released an online video breaking down the visual effects they created for “Zack Snyder’s Justice League”.