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Boulder Media requires a 2D Lead Compositor 

Job title: 2D Lead Compositor
Reporting to: Animation Director                        

Summary of the role 

We are recruiting for the position of Lead Compositor. The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities and the following skills and characteristics:

Responsibilities

• Review the storyboards and animatics before production begins, as well as assigning the scenes to the individual Compositors within each team.
• Keep efficient records of your assigned scenes and maintain it in order of priority scenes. Be able to jump from one episode to another and have all the information required for any specific scene.
• Assess the storyboards relating to your scenes, ascertaining whether camera moves or any special effects are required.
• Manage and lead the compositing team, ensuring that each team member prioritises their scenes and they have organised their workflow enabling them to meet quotas and deadlines.
• Team outputs must be projected ahead of time and any concerns about meeting any given week’s targets must be communicated to the PM at the beginning of the week (Mon/Tues).
• Import the relevant source materials (BG's, any PNG sequences, audio etc.). 
• Render the scenes in accordance with the guidelines for that particular show
• Produce composites of a consistently high standard, in accordance with the Director/Art Director’s creative instructions.
• Create all levels of basic and complex final shots sequences.
• File management - Ensure work files and folders are organized efficiently.
• Ensure that all naming conventions are followed and that all files are set up correctly and in line with the established production system.
• Troubleshoot potential production problems, and proactively work to minimise their impact.
• Ensure that all retakes called by clients are followed and completed by the deadline given.

Person specification

• Must have a good knowledge of Toonboom Harmony.
• Must be proficient user of Adobe After Effects.
• Must have good knowledge of Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop.
• Experience with Adobe Premiere preferred but not a requirement.
• Knowledge of Adobe Extend Script or Java script a distinct advantage.
• Candidates must have at least 2 years’ experience in animation compositing.

If you think you fit the description above please forward your CV, cover letter and links to your demo reel/portfolio/website to ali @ bouldermedia.tv remembering to put “2D Lead Compositor” in the subject line.

This role is only open to applicants willing to relocate to Ireland if required and all applicants must be eligible to work within EEA.

This company is an equal opportunities employer.