Freelance Compositor

Outpost VFX Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 738,000 - 1,476,000; Full time

Job summary

Outpost VFX Limited is seeking a freelance compositor in Mumbai to deliver world‑class shots by integrating live action with CG elements under the guidance of the VFX Supervisor. You will contribute to high‑end film and episodic projects, collaborating with the 2D team to realize creative direction.

You will handle briefs, balance creative and technical demands, and communicate status, notes, and deadlines across the production team, ensuring timely delivery and quality across complex scenes.

Qualifications

• Strong ability in all aspects of compositing in Nuke, integrating 2D, 3D and live‑action elements to a high‑end visual effects standard.
• Excellent eye for detail, color, lighting and shot notes interpretation.
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and organization with a team-oriented approach.
• Familiarity with the VFX pipeline and ShotGrid is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with 2D Supervisor and VFX Supervisor to evaluate creative and technical approaches.
• Take briefs from leads and supervisors to execute shots efficiently.
• Balance creative and technical aspects of shots.
• Maintain ongoing communication with production regarding schedules and deadlines.
• Manage workload, time, and feedback from notes.
• Meet schedules and show deadlines.

Skills

Nuke compositing

Color and lighting

Shot notes handling

Communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

VFX pipeline

ShotGrid

Python

Lighting knowledge

Tools

ShotGrid

Python

TCL Expressions

Job description

We create stunning visual effects for film and episodic projects. The way we work shapes the work we make.

What’s different about Outpost?

We believe in making people matter at Outpost. We want to build a creative environment where everyone feels valued, treated with respect and able to make a positive difference every day. We’re ambitious and growing quickly but our focus remains on nurturing personal connections, supporting one another as well as making time to celebrate our collective successes. We’re always on the lookout for how we can do things better to enhance the experience of our team, our clients and the world around us.

What's in it for you?

At Outpost you have the chance to make a valuable contribution, not only to the amazing high end episodic and film productions you’ll be working on, but also in developing the positive culture that we want to spread throughout the VFX community.

You will have access to training through online training platforms as well as our own internal learning and development resources to enable you to continue to develop and hone your skills.

You will also get to work alongside the incredibly talented, friendly, and genuine individuals that make up Outpost!

Job Description

As a freelance compositor,you will be working alongside other members of the 2D team and will be responsible for delivering world class level shots, combining live action and cg elements, matching the vision and creative direction of the Visual Effects Supervisor throughout various high‑end film and tv projects.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Working in collaboration with the 2D Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach to assigned shots
• Taking briefs and direction from Leads and VFX Supervisors to execute assigned shots in the best and most efficient way possible.
• Balancing the creative and technical aspects of the assigned shots
• Ongoing communication with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines
• Taking responsibility for own workload, time management and notes/feedback
• Meeting schedules and show deadlines

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Strong ability in all aspects of compositing in Nuke, integrating 2D, 3D and live‑action elements to a high‑end visual effects standard
• Strong eye for detail, composition, understanding of color and lighting
• Able to understand and apply shot notes
• Strong communication, organisation, interpersonal skills
• A pro‑active, collaborative and team‑orientedwork ethic
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and problem solve
• Working knowledge of the overall VFX Pipeline
• Knowledge about practical lighting and photography
• Experience using ShotGrid
• TCL Expressions and Python

Equal opportunities

At Outpost we believe that our strength lies in our differences. These help us to take different perspectives, challenge norms and create a special environment based on mutual respect. Outpost is an equal opportunities employer. Employment with us is based on a person’s extraordinary talent and potential. No candidate will receive any less favourable treatment based on their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual preference, or any other factor that has no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.