Senior Visual Development Artist

Framestore; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Framestore in London is seeking a senior Visual Development artist to shape the visual language of major productions, driving technical innovation and defining how the team works. You will lead from concept to execution, mentoring artists and solving complex visual problems on show scales.

You will advance generative AI workflows with ComfyUI, integrate 3D and virtual production concepts, and collaborate with directors and producers to align creative outcomes with production needs.

Qualifications

• A strong portfolio demonstrating sophisticated visual development work.
• Significant experience in film VFX, with deep knowledge of 3D processes and cinematography in virtual environments.
• Expert-level Nuke compositing skills.
• Demonstrated track record embedding generative AI tools — specifically ComfyUI — into professional creative pipelines.
• Strong leadership and ability to mentor artists and drive solutions without close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of high-end visual development imagery across a wide range of styles, from hyper-realistic to highly stylised, setting the bar for quality across the team.
• Champion the integration of generative tools like ComfyUI into production workflows, establishing best practices and helping others get the most from them.
• Apply expert-level Nuke compositing skills to create sophisticated “living” concepts that inform the final VFX pipeline.
• Drive the adoption of emerging technologies — including Gaussian Splatting and beyond — to position Framestore’s creative offering at the frontier.
• Work with supervisors and the HOD to shape strategic direction for Visual Development and ensure smooth transitions to 2D/3D production.
• Act as a clear communicator of complex technical processes, bridging artists and directors/producers.
• Mentor artists and lead knowledge-sharing sessions to raise craft and process standards.

Skills

Portfolio

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Creative vision

Problem solving

Tools

Nuke

ComfyUI

Gaussian Splatting

Unreal

Octane

Keyshot

Job description

The multi-Oscar-winning creative Film & Episodic Studio at Framestore has worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.

Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.

About the role

This is a senior role within our Visual Development team for an artist who brings both deep craft and genuine creative leadership. You'll operate at the intersection of concept and execution — shaping the visual language of major productions, driving technical innovation, and helping define how our team works.

We aren't looking for standard workflows - we want someone who views generative AI as a core creative pillar. You'll bring extensive experience across traditional workflows, compositing, and advanced generative tools like ComfyUI, and you'll be as comfortable mentoring artists as you are solving the hardest visual problems on a show.

What you’ll do

• Lead the creation of high-end visual development imagery across a wide range of styles, from hyper-realistic to highly stylised, setting the bar for quality across the team.

• Champion the integration of generative tools like ComfyUI into production workflows, establishing best practices and helping others get the most from them.

• Apply expert-level Nuke compositing skills to create sophisticated “living” concepts that directly inform and reflect our final VFX pipeline.

• Drive the adoption of emerging technologies — including Gaussian Splatting and beyond — positioning Framestore’s creative offering at the frontier of the industry.

• Work closely with supervisors and the HOD to shape the strategic direction of Visual Development, ensuring your work supports seamless transitions into 2D/3D production at scale.

• Act as a clear and credible communicator of complex technical and creative processes, bridging the gap between artists and senior stakeholders including directors and producers.

• Take an active role in building team culture — mentoring artists, leading knowledge-sharing sessions, and raising the standard of craft and process across the department.

• A strong portfolio demonstrating sophisticated visual development work with a commanding understanding of frame and shot composition across multiple production contexts.

• Significant experience in film VFX, with deep knowledge of 3D processes and a confident grasp of cinematography in virtual environments.

• Expert-level Nuke compositing skills, with the ability to build and lead complex workflows.

• A proven track record of embedding generative AI tools — specifically ComfyUI — into professional creative pipelines at a high level.

• A sharp eye for visual problems, with the experience to anticipate issues early and the authority to drive solutions without close supervision.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload and output across multiple concurrent projects.

You might also have

• Substantial experience in Digital Matte Painting.

• In-depth knowledge of practical cameras, lighting, or physics applied to virtual production contexts.

• Solid skills in Modelling, Texturing, or real-time render engines (Unreal, Octane, Keyshot).

• Hands-on experience with Gaussian Splatting or other frontier imaging techniques, ideally with a view on where the technology is heading.

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.