Imaging Specialist

Nexus Studios; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A global creative studio is seeking an entry-level Imaging Specialist to work between the 2D/Comp and Creative Technology teams. The role involves experimenting with AI tools to create vivid imagery while collaborating closely with artists and producers. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a passion for film and emerging technologies in visual storytelling. This position requires hybrid work from their studio in Shoreditch, London.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days in the studio)

Holiday leave increasing to 28 days

Option to purchase 5 extra days holiday

Worldwide travel insurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or equivalent experience in animation, VFX, film, digital art.
• Eagerness to learn AI creative tools.
• Curious and experimental approach to image-making.

Responsibilities

• Experiment with AI-based tools to create still and moving images.
• Contribute to the development of treatments and visual explorations.
• Support creative teams with moodboards and visual references.

Skills

Strong visual literacy

Familiarity with AI creative tools

Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Good communication skills

Education

Recently graduated in animation, VFX or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

After Effects

Blender

Job description

Nexus Studios is looking for an Imaging Specialist who will sit between our 2D/Comp and Creative Technology teams. This entry-level role is ideal for someone who has recently graduated or is at the start of their career, with a passion for exploring AI-driven image generation.

You’ll work closely with artists, directors, and producers to experiment with AI tools, creating still and moving imagery that supports concept art, visual development, and R&D. A strong knowledge of film, photography, and imagery is essential, along with a curiosity for how technology can push visual storytelling in new directions.

This is a new opportunity to be part of a progressive, creative studio that is fully embracing AI-driven animation and filmmaking. You’ll be supported by senior artists and technologists while contributing to highly innovative and beautifully art directed projects.

Please note that this is a permanent role and you will be required to work from our studio in Shoreditch, London for a minimum of 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Experiment with AI-based tools to create still and moving images.
• Contribute to the development of treatments, styleframes, and visual explorations.
• Support creative teams with moodboards, research, and visual references.
• Assist in integrating AI-generated outputs into wider animation and VFX workflows.
• Stay up to date with emerging platforms and share learnings with the team.
• Organise and manage generated assets for use across projects.

Skills & Experience

• Recently graduated (or equivalent experience) in animation, VFX, film, digital art, or a related field.
• Strong visual literacy and passion for film, imagery, and storytelling.
• Familiarity with AI creative tools (e.g., MidJourney, Stable Diffusion, Runway, Pika, etc.) or an eagerness to learn.
• Knowledge of compositing or 3D software (e.g., After Effects, Nuke, Blender, Cinema 4D) is a plus.
• Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• A curious and experimental approach to image-making.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

You will ideally have

• Enthusiasm for emerging technologies in visual storytelling.
• Eagerness to experiment and learn quickly in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to balance artistic sensibility with technical exploration.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Why work for us

Nexus Studios is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace. We offer flexible working practices. We encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

What we can offer:

• Hybrid working (3 days in the studio)
• Holiday leave increasing with each year's service by 1 day up to 28 days
• Additional gifted days off between Christmas and New Year
• Option to purchase 5 extra days holiday per year
• Work from anywhere in the world for 2 weeks
• Worldwide travel insurance for you and your family
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave and pay
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Season travel ticket loan
• Perkbox & BHN Extras
• Eyecare contributions
• Sabbatical

About Us

Nexus Studios is a global creative studio working with award winning directors across animation, artful live-action and immersive to redefine the boundaries of entertainment. Our work has received accolades from BAFTA, Emmy, Grammy, Academy Awards to name a few. We work with the world’s leading cultural brands and have a deep rooted history in innovation, XR and crafted storytelling.

Nexus Studios is proud to work with extraordinary talent as an equal opportunity employer. We embrace individuals of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, age, abilities or sexual preferences. Our recruitment process is merit-based, ensuring fair treatment to every applicant.