Nuke Compositor

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

A career at Rockstar Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar is seeking a talented Nuke Compositor to add to our Video Production team in our San Diego studio. The position would collaborate with other Compositors to perform Nuke work, maintaining an existing style and workflow.

Please note that a reel or portfolio site is required to be considered for this position.

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s new state-of-the-art game development studio in Carlsbad, CA.

What We Do

• The Video Production Creative Services Team works within the Marketing Department to create all trailers and video assets released online, social media, Broadcast TV and in Cinema.
• The Team produces multiple versions of video assets for various international territories and platforms.
  
  

Responsibilities

• 2D and 3D Track, matchmove, composite, paint, and roto work following our current standards and style.
• Analyze various types of video footage and understand issues to be resolved, noting work needed, and following up with feedback on your work until it is completed and approved.
• Function in a fast-paced environment with tight turnarounds.
• Work closely with Lead, other Nuke Compositors, Motion Graphics artists, and Producers on workload and deadlines.
  
  

Qualifications

• A degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience working as a Nuke Compositor.
• Excellent working knowledge of The Foundry NukeX, Mocha Tracker software and plug-ins.
• Experience with various formats, frame rates, and compression details.
• Experience working in a team environment with other animators as part of a larger production pipeline.
  
  

Skills

• Strong communication skills and ability to foster collaboration and transparency within the team.
• Strong artistic aesthetic and eye for detail.
• Some knowledge of Python scripting within Nuke to build and edit custom tools.
• Ability to work well with various styles and methods of execution.
  
  

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Experience in Film/TV Motion Title sequences considered a plus.
• Design experience considered a plus.
• Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects knowledge a plus.
  
  

How To Apply

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.

• For those based in Toronto, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants and employees as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar, and consistent with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
  
  

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

The pay range for this position in San Diego at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

• San Diego Base Pay Range
  
  

$85,700—$120,000 USD