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 www.sphereentertainmentco.com.
Who are we hiring?
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.
This role will be instrumental in delivering 16K content for our media plane for feature films, live events/residencies, and corporate events.
What will you do?
- Execute 2D, 2.5D and 3D compositing work in Nuke in line with defined technical templates and workflows.
- Ensure deliverables comply with Sphere’s standards for color accuracy, resolution and image quality.
- Assist in the establishment and ongoing refinement of compositing pipelines, review processes and delivery protocols.
- Collaborate with the Compositing Supervisor and cross-departmental teams to maintain consistent output across projects.
- Diagnose and resolve issues such as synchronization errors, rolling shutter, parallax, compression artifacts and lens/camera distortions.
- Manage multiple shots and priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
- Operate autonomously when required, while also functioning effectively within a corporate production structure.
What do you need to succeed?
- Demo reel showcasing VFX work experience.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a VFX Compositor in feature film, television or special-venue/large-format production.
- Advanced proficiency in Nuke, including:
- 2D compositing: keying, rotoscoping, CG integration, deep compositing and AOV workflows.
- 3D compositing: working within Nuke’s 3D environment to build spatially accurate composites.
- Demonstrated experience with full-dome, VR, 360º/180º or similar large-format spherical content workflows.
- Strong technical understanding of ST Maps, image warping, color and coordinate space transformations, and camera/lens artifact correction.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex compositing and image pipeline issues.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with capability to handle multiple deliverables under tight deadlines.
- Professional attitude, strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Adaptable and willing to learn new tools, techniques and workflows.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with After Effects, Fusion or other VFX compositing tools.
- Background in photography or cinematography, including exposure, depth of field and lens optics.
- Familiarity with color theory, visual composition and lighting fundamentals.
- Interest in the development and adoption of emerging visual technologies.
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Sphere Entertainment Co. Burbank, California, USA Office
3333 Empire Ave, Burbank, California, United States, 91504
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