Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio located in Burbank, CA and Vancouver, BC, providing photo-realistic visual effects for a variety of television and online streaming projects. We pride ourselves in our artists’ talent and dedication to producing world-class visual effects.

Responsibilities:

• Capable and confident in Nuke, with a strong grasp of 2D compositing techniques. Knowledge of After Effects is a plus.

• Should also be proficient in Mocha and Photoshop.

• A basic understanding of 3D compositing and multi-pass compositing is a plus.

• Ability to do advanced tracking and stabilization (including complex corner pinning).

• Well-versed in clean plate creation, beauty, and production fixes.

• Adept at troubleshooting difficult tasks that lack a straightforward solution, without overly complicating the work.

• Strong keying ability, including luma keys, key cleanup, and various keying techniques. Experience keying in Nuke required.

• Good photographic understanding of light, depth of field, distortion, and motion blur.

• Equally able to work on large sequences with a long-term deadline as high-pressure sequences with quick turnarounds.

• Artistic aptitude that allows for the quick creation of elements through stock integration and paint work.

• Able to work neatly and efficiently with clear comp organization and the ability to decipher and troubleshoot other artists’ work.

• A genuine interest in pushing your creative and professional boundaries.

• An ability to be self-directed and to thrive on tight deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills-takes direction well, is able to interpret supervisor and client notes, and can ask for appropriate clarifications when needed.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary
• Group insurance
• Flexibility
• Work-from-home option
• Work in a highly creative environment with a super-flat hierarchy
• Accelerate your career by joining at the early stages

Barnstorm VFX is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, genders and faiths.

Barnstorm is a high-end visual effects studio providing photo-realistic visual effects for a variety of television, feature film, advertising and streaming projects. We pride ourselves in our employees’ talents and dedication to producing world-class visual effects.

We invite you to view our latest show reel, which includes Emmy nominated visual effects work for season 4 of The Man In The High Castle at www.barnstormvfx.com.

Barnstorm VFX was named as one of 2020s 100 Best Places to Work by the Los Angeles Business Journal. Ranking #27 in the medium business category, we are proud to have been selected and are excited to continue growing and evolving.

• Please, no phone calls or office visits.