Outpost VFX is hiring 2D Supervisor, London

Festybay; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Festybay in the United Kingdom is looking for a skilled 2D Supervisor to lead the 2D Department across London and Bournemouth. Your role will involve overseeing the 2D production pipeline, managing shots from concept to delivery, providing mentorship to the 2D artists, and optimizing workflows.

You will work collaboratively in a people-first environment and play a key role in delivering high-quality visual effects for film and episodic projects, while fostering a creative and inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

• Senior or lead experience in Film and Episodic VFX.
• Extensive knowledge of advanced compositing workflows.
• Ability to manage high volumes of shots and multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2D pipeline from concept to delivery.
• Oversee team and maintain production schedules.
• Ensure quality standards are met and mentor artists.

Skills

VFX Experience

Compositing Mastery

Organization

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Nuke

Houdini

Photoshop

Python

Shotgrid

Job description

As a 2D Supervisor at Outpost, you will play a critical leadership role in driving the technical and artistic success of the studio’s 2D department across London and Bournemouth. Managing shots seamlessly from initial concept to final delivery, you will oversee all aspects of the 2D, pre-production, and post-production pipelines for high-end film and episodic visual effects projects.

You will be responsible for managing workloads, mentoring a talented team of compositing artists, and implementing creative problem-solving strategies to ensure deadlines are met without compromising quality. Acting as the vital link between production management and creative vision, you will utilize your deep visual effects background and technical toolkit—including Houdini, Photoshop, Python scripting, and Shotgrid—to champion pipeline optimization, enforce industry best practices, and foster a highly supportive, people-first studio environment.

Job Role Overview : 2D Supervisor

Attribute Details

Job Title 2D Supervisor

Primary Locations Bournemouth / London, United Kingdom

Work Arrangement Hybrid (Mix of in-studio and remote working options)

Department 2D Department / Compositing Pipeline

Employment Type Full-time, Permanent

Job Status Live & Actively Hiring

Core Technical Stack Nuke, Houdini, Photoshop, Python, Shotgrid

Experience Level Senior / Lead / Supervisory experience in Film & Episodic VFX

Key Responsibilities End-to-end 2D pipeline management, artist mentorship, workflow optimization, and cross-departmental collaboration

Company Culture People-first, inclusive, collaborative, and focused on career progression

Equal Opportunity Yes, Outpost is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Outpost VFX

At Outpost VFX, we create stunning, world-class visual effects for blockbuster feature films and high-end episodic projects. But we don’t just care about the final pixels on screen; we care deeply about the people who make them. The way we work shapes the work we make.

What Makes Outpost Different?

Outpost VFX believe in making people matter. Our core mission is to build a vibrant, inclusive, and creative environment where every single team member feels valued, treated with respect, and empowered to make a positive difference every day. We are ambitious and growing rapidly on a global scale, but our primary focus remains internal: nurturing genuine personal connections, supporting one another through complex production cycles, and making time to celebrate our collective successes.

Outpost VFX don’t settle for the status quo. We are constantly looking for innovative ways to improve our workflows, enhance the daily lived experience of our crew, deliver unparalleled quality to our clients, and minimize our footprint on the world around us. When you join Outpost, you aren’t just taking a job; you are joining a community dedicated to rewriting the narrative of how a VFX studio operates.

As a 2D Supervisor at Outpost, you will occupy a pivotal leadership role within our studio. You will have the unique opportunity to oversee the creation of groundbreaking visual effects for some of the most anticipated high-end episodic and film productions in the entertainment industry.

Culture First: You will get to work alongside an incredibly talented, friendly, and authentic group of individuals who make up the global Outpost family. We champion work-life balance and a politics-free environment.

Impact and Influence: You will be an integral part of our studio’s journey, directly developing robust, scalable workflows and fostering a supportive, highly creative environment where both artists and projects thrive.

Career Progression: You won’t be doing this alone. You will be actively supported by our senior leadership team, who are genuinely invested in your personal career goals, technical development, and long‑term professional progression.

Job Description : 2D Supervisor

Outpost VFX is seeking a highly experienced, collaborative, and forward‑thinking 2D Supervisor to lead our 2D Department across our Bournemouth and London locations.

In this role, you will manage all aspects of our 2D, pre‑production, and post‑production pipelines, guiding complex shots seamlessly from initial concept through to final delivery. As a natural leader and technical expert, you will manage a talented team of VFX artists, balance their workloads, and maintain an organized, highly efficient production schedule.

The ideal candidate possesses a deep, nuanced understanding of compositing workflows, a proven track record of creative problem‑solving under tight deadlines, and a passion for mentoring the next generation of VFX talent. You will act as the bridge between creative vision and technical execution, working closely with clients, VFX Supervisors, and other internal department heads to ensure all shots are managed efficiently, adhere to the highest quality standards, and are completed on time.

Key Responsibilities as 2D Supervisor

Creative & Technical Leadership

• Lead, inspire, and mentor the 2D team, fostering an environment of continuous learning, artistic excellence, and mutual respect.
• Oversee the technical and aesthetic quality of all 2D deliverables, ensuring they align perfectly with the client’s vision and the internal VFX Supervisor’s direction.
• Critique artists’ work constructively, providing clear, actionable feedback during dailies and reviews to push the quality of the work forward.
• Deconstruct complex visual effects shots into actionable tasks, defining the overall compositing strategy and methodology for the team.
• Step in to tackle highly complex, look‑development, or troubleshooting tasks when required, setting a high standard for the team to emulate.

Pipeline & Workflow Optimization

• Manage, maintain, and continually optimize all aspects of the 2D, pre‑production, and post‑production pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with the Pipeline, R&D, and Editorial teams to develop, test, and implement new tools, templates, and scripts that enhance efficiency.
• Enforce and promote industry best practices, standardized templates, and organized script hygiene within Nuke and across the wider 2D department.
• Utilize Python scripting to automate repetitive tasks, streamline internal processes, and eliminate production bottlenecks.

Project & Team Management

• Partner with VFX Producers and Coordinators to accurately assess and assign artist workloads, ensuring realistic scheduling and resource allocation.
• Proactively identify potential project bottlenecks, technical hurdles, or resource constraints, implementing swift and creative solutions before they affect deliveries.
• Conduct regular one‑on‑ones, performance reviews, and career development check‑ins with members of the 2D team.
• Participate actively in the recruitment process, reviewing showreels, conducting interviews, and helping to identify and onboard top‑tier 2D talent.
• Liaise closely with CG, FX, Animation, Asset, and Matte Painting department heads to ensure seamless data flow and integration between 3D and 2D elements.
• Advise 3D departments on optimal pass breakouts and technical requirements needed to achieve the desired look efficiently in compositing.
• Maintain a strong, communicative relationship with production management to ensure transparency regarding shoot progress, flag risks, and align on deadlines.

Key Skills & Qualifications for 2D Supervisor

We are looking for a candidate who strikes the perfect balance between artistic intuition, technical prowess, and empathetic leadership.

• Extensive VFX Experience: A strong, demonstrable background in high‑end film and episodic visual effects, with previous experience working in a senior, lead, or supervisory 2D capacity.
• Compositing Mastery: Expert‑level knowledge of advanced compositing workflows, deep compositing, color space management (ACES), keying, rotoscoping, tracking, and projection techniques.
• Organization & Problem Solving: Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to manage high volumes of shots, multi‑task effectively, and stay calm under production pressure.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders and build strong relationships across departments.

Technical Toolkit

• Houdini: Strong familiarity with Houdini workflows, particularly regarding how data, particles, and volume elements transition smoothly into the 2D pipeline.
• Photoshop: Advanced proficiency in Photoshop for digital matte painting integration, texturing, look‑dev, and quick concept modifications.
• Python Scripting: Practical, hands‑on experience utilizing Python scripting to write custom tools, gizmos, and pipeline integrations that optimize the 2D workflow.
• Shotgrid: High proficiency in Shotgrid (formerly Shotgun) for task tracking, artist allocation, review notes, and overall production management.

What Happens Next?

Outpost VFX is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Employment and progression within our studio are based solely on an individual’s extraordinary talent, dedication, and potential. No candidate or employee will receive less favorable treatment based on their age, gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other factor that has no bearing on their ability to perform their job.

Outpost VFX is committed to providing accommodations throughout our recruitment process; please let us know if you require any adjustments.