Compositing Supervisor

Atomic Arts; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Atomic Arts India is seeking a Compositing/2D Supervisor to lead a team of compositors and 2D artists in blending CG with live-action footage. You will partner with the VFX Supervisor and Production to achieve the desired look while meeting schedules and budgets.

You will mentor the team, drive creative and technical decisions, and help optimize workflows across the compositing and 2D pipeline to deliver high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Compositing/2D Supervisor in VFX or animation.
• Proficiency in Nuke, After Effects, and related 2D software.
• Strong artistic and technical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Understanding post-production pipelines and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of compositors and 2D artists.
• Collaborate with the VFX Supervisor and Art Directors to define vision.
• Review work and provide actionable feedback for quality.
• Create Master Scripts for Seq/Shots per shot requirements.
• Contribute to pipeline development and workflow optimization.
• Partner with Production to manage schedules and budgets.
• Maintain professional client communications and feedback handling.

Skills

Team Leadership

Collaboration

Quality Assurance

Technical Skills

Pipeline Development

Project Management

Client Communication

Nuke

After Effects

Tools

Nuke

After Effects

Job description

As the Compositing/2D Supervisor at Atomic Arts India, you will oversee and lead a team of compositors and 2D artists in the creation and integration of visual effects elements, ensuring the seamless blending of CG and live-action footage. You will work closely with the VFX Supervisor and Production team to achieve the desired look and feel of the final product while maintaining project timelines and budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

1. 1. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of compositors and 2D artists. Provide guidance, feedback, and support to ensure the highest quality work is consistently delivered.
2. 2. Collaboration: Collaborate with the VFX Supervisor, Art Directors, and other department heads to establish the creative and technical vision for compositing and 2D elements.
3. 3. Quality Assurance: Review and approve compositing and 2D work to ensure it meets the artistic and technical standards of the project. Provide constructive feedback to artists for continuous improvement.
4. 4. Technical Expertise: Create the required Master Scripts for Seq/Shots as per the shot requirements. Stay current with industry trends and best practices in compositing and 2D work. Implement new techniques and workflows to enhance production efficiency and quality.
5. 5. Pipeline Development: Contribute to the development and improvement of the compositing and 2D pipelines, including tools and processes to optimize the workflow.
6. 6. Project Management: Work closely with the Production team to manage the schedule and resources, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
7. 7. Client Communication: Communicate with clients, addressing their feedback and concerns while maintaining a high level of professionalism and client satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Compositing/2D Supervisor in the VFX or animation industry.
• Proficiency in industry-standard compositing software (e.g., Nuke, After Effects) and other 2D software.
• Strong artistic and technical skills with an excellent eye for detail.
• Working knowledge of all the 3D world, Lighting, CG passes and comp techniques to define the work flows and deliver the best possible work.
• Leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Extensive knowledge of color theory, lighting, and visual effects techniques.
• A keen understanding of post-production pipelines and workflows.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities to resolve complex technical and artistic challenges.