Compositor at Sphere Entertainment Co.

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. The Company includes Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with a second venue planned for Abu Dhabi. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at&nbsp;</span><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sphereentertainmentco.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMaddie.Rizzo%40msg.com%7Cf345c42af5d7463ff83408de643f07ae%7Cf2c1e8475bd24ba2b5e4b529a645f31a%7C1%7C0%7C639058419051444527%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=cMiSC0m9pVYooMKOmqGRKLvrWz4pyLwUcbtd%2BD8jl0E%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">www.sphereentertainmentco.com</a>.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Who are we hiring? </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sphere Studios is seeking experienced Compositors to support the delivery of high–frame rate, ultra–high-resolution visual content in spherical formats (full-dome, VR, 360º/180º). The role involves advanced compositing in Nuke and requires strong technical proficiency, problem-solving ability, and the capacity to work autonomously when required and also within a collaborative corporate environment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">This role will be instrumental in delivering 16K content for our media plane for feature films, live events/residencies, and corporate events.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What will you do? </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Execute 2D, 2.5D and 3D compositing work in Nuke in line with defined technical templates and workflows.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Ensure deliverables comply with Sphere’s standards for color accuracy, resolution and image quality.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Assist in the establishment and ongoing refinement of compositing pipelines, review processes and delivery protocols.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Collaborate with the Compositing Supervisor and cross-departmental teams to maintain consistent output across projects.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Diagnose and resolve issues such as synchronization errors, rolling shutter, parallax, compression artifacts and lens/camera distortions.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Manage multiple shots and priorities in a fast-paced production environment.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Operate&nbsp;autonomously when required, while also functioning effectively within a corporate production structure.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What do you need to succeed? </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Demo reel showcasing VFX work experience.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a VFX Compositor in feature film, television or special-venue/large-format production.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Advanced proficiency in Nuke, including:&nbsp;</span> <ul> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">2D compositing: keying, rotoscoping, CG integration, deep compositing and AOV workflows.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">3D compositing: working within Nuke’s 3D environment to build spatially accurate composites.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Demonstrated experience with full-dome, VR, 360º/180º or similar large-format spherical content workflows.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Strong technical understanding of ST Maps, image warping, color and coordinate space transformations, and camera/lens artifact correction.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex compositing and image pipeline issues.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with capability to handle multiple deliverables under tight deadlines.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Professional attitude, strong communication and collaboration skills.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Adaptable and willing to learn new tools, techniques and workflows.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Preferred Skills</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Experience with After Effects, Fusion or other VFX compositing tools.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Background in photography or cinematography, including exposure, depth of field and lens optics.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Familiarity with color theory, visual composition and lighting fundamentals.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Interest in the development and adoption of emerging visual technologies.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">#LI-Onsite</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$96,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$165,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p></p> <p style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. <span data-teams="true">MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.</span></span></p> <p></p></div>