Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview:

Crazy Maple Studio is a fast-growing company based in the Bay Area and Los Angeles, focusing on mobile gaming, reading, and streaming. We are proud to have a global team that drives our innovation and success across diverse markets.

Our flagship platform, ReelShort, is the #1 vertical streaming app in the U.S., with over 5 million DAU, delivering bite-sized episodic content that keeps viewers hooked. Other standout products include Chapters, where users shape immersive stories across drama, fantasy, and romance, and My Fiction, a platform for consuming and creating serialized romance.

We’re proud to be recognized as one of the Global Most Loved Workplaces 2025, reflecting our commitment to innovation, creativity, and an employee-first culture.

Position Overview:

The Junior Compositor works closely with experienced compositors to create high-quality visual effects shots for ReelShort Mobisode Series. Our pipeline is different from the traditional VFX pipeline. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, be flexible with our fast turnarounds and eager to learn.

Responsibilities:

• Creating Visual Effects:
• Assist compositors in creating composite shots by integrating live-action footage, CG renders, and visual effects elements using compositing software (e.g., Nuke, After Effects).
• Follow artistic direction from VFX Supervisor and Compositors to achieve desired visual effects and storytelling goals for each shot.
• Shadow Compositors in designing and creating the visual effects for the project.
• Manage personal workflow and deadlines to ensure timely delivery of VFX elements.
• Motion Graphic Design:
• Assist Compositors and VFX Supervisor in designing and creating motion graphic elements that adheres to the show’s aesthetic style.

• Technical Support:
• Stay updated with the latest developments in visual effect technology and techniques.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in the compositing workflow.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in film, animation, visual effects, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a willingness to learn and seek guidance to overcome technical challenges encountered during the composting process.
• Solid understanding of color theory, lighting, perspective, and composition, with a desire to learn how to create visually stunning and technically accurate composite shots.
• Ability to take direction and feedback from supervisors and senior compositors and collaborate effectively with other members of the VFX team to achieve project goals.
• Passion for visual effects and a desire to pursue a career in the VFX industry, with a commitment to learning and developing skills to advance in the field.
• Skill set in Motion Graphic and Graphic Design is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.

Benefits

Compensation : This position will be a monthly contractor role with a compensation range of $3,000 to $3,500 per month.

Crazy Maple Studio, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Tags

For contractors, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours,

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