Senior Visual Development Artist

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accessible London studio

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a senior Visual Development artist in London to shape the visual language of major productions. You will drive technical innovation at the intersection of concept and execution, mentor artists, and lead the adoption of generative AI within the team.

You will operate across traditional workflows, compositing, and cutting-edge tools like ComfyUI, contributing to a forefront VFX pipeline and collaborating with directors and producers.

Qualifications

• Senior role overseeing Visual Development with strong creative leadership.
• Extensive experience in film VFX, 3D processes and cinematography in virtual environments.
• Proven ability to mentor artists and lead complex, cross-disciplinary projects.
• Experience integrating generative AI tools (ComfyUI) into production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of high-end Visual Development imagery across diverse styles.
• Champion the integration of generative tools into production workflows and establish best practices.
• Apply expert-level Nuke compositing to inform VFX pipelines.
• Drive adoption of emerging tech like Gaussian Splatting in workflows.
• Collaborate with supervisors and HOD to align strategy for 2D/3D production at scale.
• Communicate complex processes clearly to directors and producers.
• Mentor artists and lead knowledge-sharing sessions across the department.
• Demonstrate a strong portfolio showing frame and shot composition across contexts.
• Embed generative AI tools into professional pipelines at a high level.

Skills

Visual development

Nuke compositing

Generative AI

Mentoring

Production workflows

Communication

3D pipelines

Tools

Nuke

Unreal Engine

Octane

Keyshot

ComfyUI

Job description

The multi-Oscar-winning creative Film & Episodic Studio at the company 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.

the company 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 the company'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.