Remote AU Compositing Supervisor — Nuke Expert

Crafty Apes LLC; Australia; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Crafty Apes LLC is seeking a Compositing Supervisor to lead teams in delivering photo-real VFX with strong color continuity. You will mentor artists, manage shot progress, and ensure high-quality results across shows and formats, using Nuke and various 3D tools.

The role requires excellent communication, time management, and the ability to juggle multiple shots under tight deadlines, while maintaining a professional demeanor. Remote work within Australia is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) preferred but not required.
• Minimum 2–3 years as a Compositing Supervisor.
• Expert knowledge of Nuke and 3D packages.
• Solid experience in problem solving, as well as leading and training teams of Compositors.
• Excellent communication skills, artistic skills, and time management.
• Proven ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas.
• High level of experience in feature and episodic projects.
• Strong understanding of colour correction, blue & green screen, roto, mattes and tracking technologies.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and delegate the compositing needs of the show to the team to ensure top-quality work.
• Develop workflow and pipeline strategies for efficient artist collaboration.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of the process with strong artistic input.
• Be a competent user of Nuke with a track record of photo-real results and quick turnarounds.
• Juggle many shots simultaneously to meet show deadlines.
• Apply effective problem-solving to production challenges.
• Take direction from the VFX Supervisor and implement feedback.
• Balance hands-on work with mentoring artists and monitoring progress and resources.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Artistic vision

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) preferred

Tools

Nuke

3D packages

Job description

Crafty Apes LLC is seeking a Compositing Supervisor to lead teams in delivering photo-real VFX with strong color continuity. You will mentor artists, manage shot progress, and ensure high-quality results across shows and formats, using Nuke and various 3D tools.

The role requires excellent communication, time management, and the ability to juggle multiple shots under tight deadlines, while maintaining a professional demeanor. Remote work within Australia is offered.