2D DFX Supervisor

One Of Us; India; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

One Of Us is seeking a seasoned 2D DFX Supervisor to lead the compositing team and ensure every shot aligns with the VFX Supervisor's artistic and technical vision.

You will guide, review, and mentor artists, maintain lookdev standards, and coordinate with lighting, FX, and roto teams to deliver client-ready comp sequences. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential to drive peak quality.

Qualifications

• Expert-level Nuke knowledge and comp supervision experience.
• Strong eye for photorealism, integration and image balance.
• Confident in guiding teams, presenting work and resolving blockers.
• Thorough understanding of 2D workflows, tech checks, and shot structure.
• Experience leading compositing on multiple high-end shows.
• Familiarity with ShotGrid or similar tracking tools.
• Background in colour pipelines, CG compositing, and delivery workflows.
• Excellent communicator, sharing information clearly and actively listening.
• Strong time management, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and escal delays.
• Adaptable to change with the ability to stay focused and maintain a positive attitude.
• Self awareness and the ability to resolve and diffuse problems with kindness and respect.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compositing delivery and ensure alignment with the VFX vision.
• Lead the comp team and review output for consistency.
• Establish and maintain comp lookdev templates.
• Perform in-depth tech checks of plates, mattes, and final renders.
• Coordinate with lighting, FX, DMP, and roto/prep.
• Identify and resolve workflow or rendering issues.
• Mentor junior artists through reviews and guidance.
• Ensure shots are finaled, QC'd and client-ready.
• Communicate status and blockers to downstream teams.
• Provide actionable feedback for iterations.

Skills

Nuke

Team leadership

ShotGrid

Photorealism

2D compositing

Delivery workflows

Communication

Problem solving

Mentorship

Time management

Collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

Nuke

ShotGrid

Job description

The 2D DFX Supervisor oversees compositing delivery for a show or sequence, ensuring shots uphold the VFX Supervisor's vision. They lead the comp team, review technical and creative output, maintain continuity across departments, and ensure deliveries meet the highest creative and technical standards.

Duties

• Overall: Act as an enabler and driver of the VFX Supervisor's creative vision, at times being the primary force ensuring it is maintained. Guide the team to deliver that vision consistently, keeping all work creatively and technically aligned.
• Shot Supervision: Oversee compositing across shots and sequences, ensuring technical and creative alignment. Ensure comp shots are delivered clean, complete, and client-ready.
• Lookdev: Establish and maintain comp lookdev templates or reference setups.
• Tech Checks: Perform in-depth reviews of plates, mattes, and final renders before comp ingest and delivery.
• Cross-Department Liaison: Work with lighting, FX, DMP, and roto/prep to ensure integration.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve workflow, render, or integration issues.
• Mentorship: Guide compositing leads, seniors, and mid-level artists with reviews and support.
• Lead 2D delivery across the project while maintaining visual and technical consistency. Foster a supportive, productive, and communicative team culture.
• Delivery Oversight: Ensure all shots are finaled, QC'd, and ready for internal or client delivery.
• Communication: Act as the creative and technical bridge between comp and downstream departments. Keep the team updated on progress and flag blockers early.
• Feedback: Review shots from the team and provide clear, actionable notes. Be open to feedback and work iteratively to reach final quality.

Skills, attributes and experience

• Expert-level Nuke knowledge and comp supervision experience.
• Strong eye for photorealism, integration, and image balance.
• Confident in guiding teams, presenting work, and resolving blockers.
• Thorough understanding of 2D workflows, tech checks, and shot structure.
• Experience leading compositing on multiple high-end shows.
• Familiarity with ShotGrid or similar tracking tools.
• Background in colour pipelines, CG compositing, and delivery workflows.
• Excellent communicator, sharing information clearly and actively listening.
• Strong time management, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and escal delays in a timely manner.
• Adaptable to change with the ability to stay focused and maintain a positive attitude.
• Driven to make things better with flexibility to change course when needed.
• Positive energy, focusing on results and having a positive impact on those around you.
• Self awareness and an ability to resolve and diffuse problems treating others with kindness and respect.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work well with others.
• 10+ years in VFX or a related field.