2D Lead/ Compositing Supervisor

Framestore Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Framestore Limited in London is seeking an experienced Compositing Supervisor to lead and mentor a team of compositors across film, advertising and episodic work. You will oversee quality, supervise on-set VFX activities, and collaborate with the VFX Supervisor, Creative Director and Production to plan and bid work.

The role requires 8+ years in compositing, expert Nuke skills, and a proven track record in managing and expanding a 2D team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in compositing across film, advertising and episodic.
• Expert user of Nuke and other compositing software.
• Proven artist management and leadership skills.
• Experience recruiting and building up a 2D team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of compositors on a broad range of projects.
• Brief/mentor junior/mid/senior level talent and cast shots appropriately.
• Take responsibility for the quality of the work of the team as a whole.
• Hands on compositing shots and sequences to a finished standard.
• Work proactively with other VFX and support departments.
• Work with production to bid and schedule work.
• Attend client reviews and lead daily reviews with the compositing team.
• On set VFX supervision for 2D based projects.
• Balance the creative and technical aspects of each shot/sequence.
• Solve difficult technical and artistic compositing challenges.
• Colour pipeline management and 2D workflow integration with DI, CG and DMP.

Skills

Nuke

Leadership

VFX supervision

On-set supervision

Recruiting

Lighting

Communication

Tools

Nuke

Job description

Framestore brings together world-class producers, artists, and technologists to craft visually striking work across advertising, episodic, and immersive productions. Our teams blend creative ingenuity with cutting-edge technology to deliver high-end visual effects, immersive storytelling, and premium content for global clients, brands, and broadcasters.

About the role

The Compositing Supervisor plays a key role in driving the compositing work on a project, overseeing the compositing team and the quality of the work. Working closely with the project's Visual Effects Supervisor / Creative Director, CG Supervisor and Producer the Compositing Supervisor communicates, supervises and delegates the compositing needs of the project(s) to the compositing team.

The Compositing Supervisor leads by example and maintains a hands-on compositing role, but also takes on project specific duties including monitoring shot and overall project progress. The overall aim for the Compositing Supervisor is to build and lead a team that is motivated and enthusiastic, where there are opportunities for each compositor to learn, grow and produce great work.

Key to this role is an interest in working on a broad range and variety of projects, each with different challenges but all sharing the aim of producing the quality of work that Framestore is well known for.

This role would be working on a hybrid work model with some days in office and some days remote, ideal candidates will be based within a commutable distance to our London office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of compositors on a broad range of specific projects

• Brief/mentor junior/mid/senior level talent and cast shots appropriately

• Take responsibility for the quality of the work of the team as a whole

• Hands on compositing shots and sequences to a finished standard

• Work proactively and collaboratively with all other VFX and support departments

• Work closely with the production team to bid and schedule work

• Attend client reviews and lead daily reviews with the compositing team

• On set VFX supervision for (but not limited to) 2D based projects

• Balance the creative and technical aspects of each shot/sequence

• Solve any difficult technical and artistic compositing challenges

• Colour pipeline management and 2D workflow as it integrates with DI, CG and DMP

• Critical eye for detail and a beautiful compositing showreel

• Deep understanding of film VFX processes and pipeline

• 8+ years experience in compositing across a wide variety of content including film, advertising and episodic.

• Expert user of Nuke plus other compositing software

• Able to work well under pressure

• Proven artist management and leadership skills

• Experience recruiting and building up a 2D team

• Highly organised

• Solid negotiation skills

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with other departments

• Lighting photography core skills

• On set VFX supervision experience is a plus

Accessibility Statement

Our London studio is fully accessible, with step-free entry, accessible toilets on all floors, and quiet spaces available. We are committed to supporting disabled colleagues and providing an inclusive workplace for everyone.

We review all applications manually and do not use artificial intelligence to screen candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know - we are happy to accommodate your needs.