Procedural 2D Supervisor

Hogarth Worldwide; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global content production company is seeking a Procedural 2D Supervisor who will oversee the creation of procedural systems for 2D roto paint and compositing workflows. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of Nuke, experience in a mature 2D pipeline, and proficiency in Python scripting. This position requires collaboration with Python developers to define specifications and ensure workflows are efficient and effective within the creative production environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding and skills in roto paint, compositing, and editorial processes.
• Extensive experience in a mature 2D pipeline is required.
• Ability to communicate complex technical requirements effectively.

Responsibilities

• Define and build procedural systems for roto paint and compositing workflows.
• Design systems for efficient and non-destructive color preservation.
• Collaborate with Python developers to establish procedural specifications.

Skills

Nuke expertise

Roto paint

Compositing

Python scripting

Da Vinci Resolve

Premiere

Photoshop

After Effects

Job description

Overview

Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging and measurable content across all channels and media – both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever‑changing world of today’s content experience.

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services with deep AI data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global. People are the key to our success. We’re committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

Hybrid Working Model

We believe the best work happens when we are together fostering creativity, collaboration and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Department Summary

VFX is delivered across multiple disciplines, channels, clients and products. We create animated characters, full computer-generated product configurators with millions of variations, computer-generated products with AI-generated images, photo-real real-time environments, water simulations, digital twins and much more. The department includes all the usual computer graphics disciplines from modellers, animators, lighters to pipeline developers and producers, both onshore and offshore, supporting global and local client needs.

Procedural 2D Supervisor

Proceduralism relies on broken‑down published components, logical structures and parameters to construct CGI at scale with code rather than manual effort. Procedural Supervisors will be responsible for overseeing the creation and development of these conventions. This role involves working closely with Python developers to define procedural specifications to generate and control 2D files.

Reporting Lines and Key Stakeholders

This role reports to the Global Director of VFX and will work closely with all our global CGI/VFX teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and build procedural systems for breakdown and assembling files for 2D roto paint and compositing workflows, and provide tools for manual and bulk adjustments of parameters.
• Design systems for efficient and non‑destructive preservation of colour, viewing LUTs and render efficiency. Experience with OCIO is crucial.
• Maintain continuity and scale in editorial cut, ensuring technical and visual consistency for animating and iteration geometry and compatible rigs. Experience with OTIO is crucial.
• Collaborate with Python developers to establish clear specifications for how the procedural system should function, covering compositing fundamentals, colour animation, render and editorial processes.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Nuke with strong skills in roto paint, compositing, colour and editorial.
• Experience with Da Vinci Resolve, Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects beneficial.
• Extensive experience in 2D in a mature pipeline.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for procedural tools and pipeline integration.
• Ability to communicate complex technical requirements to Python developers and other technical teams.

Our Hogarth Values

Hands on

No egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project—big or small—gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right. Every single time. It’s how we deliver real results without cutting corners.

Honesty

We are real and authentic with each other and in our work. Honest, direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate, grow and make meaningful things together. It’s not always easy but it’s always worth it.

Heart & Soul

We bring heart to everything we make. Passion, pride and relentless drive push us beyond good enough because we care deeply about our craft and we’re always chasing better. We love what we do and it shows.

Happy Family

Creating a space where everyone feels valued—even when opinions differ—makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences, celebrate our wins together and never lose our sense of humor.

Hungry

Curiosity keeps us hungry. We question, experiment and always seek out what’s next. We never settle and we never stop learning.

Inclusion and Impact

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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