Senior Compositor: Look Development, Pipelines & Mentoring

Netflix Animation Studios Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NAS benefits

Mental health support

Retirement programs

Paid leave and time off

Job summary

Netflix Animation Studios Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Compositor to bring directors’ and production designers’ visions to life for animated features. You will develop key looks, collaborate with the Lighting Department and Supervisors, and mentor junior teammates.

This hybrid Sydney role requires a strong look-development background, deep colour theory understanding, and expert use of Nuke. You’ll work across sequences, ensure continuity, and help push innovative pipelines in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of compositing experience in animated or live-action VFX feature films or high-end series.
• Expertise in look development for shows, sequences, and specific shots and / or FX.
• Strong knowledge and production experience using Nuke.
• Strong understanding of CG elements, including AOVs, render layers, and other components.
• Deep understanding of colour theory and ability to apply it to create striking images.
• Competence in designing and troubleshooting complex tools and workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, balancing quick turnarounds with long-term quality.
• Keen attention to detail and an aesthetic sensibility.
• Strong communication skills and ability to organize and prioritize work across multiple areas.
• Willingness to mentor.

Responsibilities

• Develop key looks in collaboration with the Lighting Department and Production Designer while maintaining continuity throughout sequences.
• Collaborate with the Compositing Supervisor to realize the vision of the shots.
• Work independently to create look setups scalable to several shots.
• Tackle tasks with excellent artistic skills and a keen eye for colour and deadlines.
• Design and develop innovative tools, pipelines, and techniques to enhance workflows.
• Collaborate effectively within a team and meet deadline pressures while solving technical challenges.
• Mentor junior and mid-level compositors and share knowledge.
• Communicate professionally and maintain confidentiality across the team.
• Stay committed to learning and improving knowledge in filmmaking and digital production processes.

Skills

Communication

Compositing

Look development

Colour theory

Tool/workflow design

Python scripting

Mentoring

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Multitask management

Tools

Nuke

Job description

Netflix Animation Studios Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Compositor to bring directors’ and production designers’ visions to life for animated features. You will develop key looks, collaborate with the Lighting Department and Supervisors, and mentor junior teammates.

This hybrid Sydney role requires a strong look-development background, deep colour theory understanding, and expert use of Nuke. You’ll work across sequences, ensure continuity, and help push innovative pipelines in a