Senior Visual Development Artist - AI-Driven VFX Leader

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

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.