Hybrid 2D Compositor (Nuke/Flame) for High‑End VFX

Festybay; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Kite Studios in London, UK is seeking a skilled Compositor (2D Artist) to deliver creative excellence from initial pitch to final delivery across high-profile commercials, TV and film.

You will seamlessly integrate live-action plates with CG, develop look with the VFX team, and push advanced 2D techniques such as tracking, keying, and color grading. This role offers a hybrid London-based work model with opportunities for artistic growth in an award-winning studio.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering outstanding VFX work in commercials, high-end TV, or film.
• Strong working knowledge of Nuke or Autodesk Flame.
• Good eye for composition, light, color and photographic reality.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork in fast-moving productions.
• Understanding of end-to-end VFX pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Seamless integration of live-action plates with CG elements, matte paintings, and FX layers.
• Establish the visual look with VFX Supervisors and drive creative-technical execution.
• Perform high-level 2D tracking, keying, layering, and color grading.
• Collaborate with Producers and CG Leads to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Contribute to refining the studio's pipelines and workflows.

Skills

Proven track record

Nuke

Autodesk Flame

Artist's eye

Problem solving

Pipeline knowledge

Tools

Nuke

Autodesk Flame

Job description

Black Kite Studios in London, UK is seeking a skilled Compositor (2D Artist) to deliver creative excellence from initial pitch to final delivery across high-profile commercials, TV and film.

You will seamlessly integrate live-action plates with CG, develop look with the VFX team, and push advanced 2D techniques such as tracking, keying, and color grading. This role offers a hybrid London-based work model with opportunities for artistic growth in an award-winning studio.