Compositing Artists - All Levels | Expression of Interest

Cause and FX Ltd; Devonport-Takapuna; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Team events

Fromage Friday

Job summary

Cause and FX Ltd is seeking compositing talent in New Zealand to work on diverse film and TV projects. You will create photoreal composites, handle 2D/3D tracking, roto/paint, and color work, contributing to both creative and technical decisions within a collaborative team.

We welcome graduates to seniors, offering mentoring and pipeline development opportunities while delivering standout reels for production. Based in New Zealand, you must have rights to work here and be available to join soon.

Qualifications

• Experience in feature film, TV, or commercials compositing.
• Solid Nuke fundamentals and advanced Gizmos/Groups workflows.
• Awareness of color science and cinematography principles.

Responsibilities

• Build high-quality composites from brief to final, including 2D/3D tracking, roto/paint, and color grading.
• Collaborate with supervisor and team to shape creative and technical decisions.
• Lead shots and mentor junior artists; contribute to pipeline development and documentation.
• Develop skills under senior guidance and contribute to real production work from day one.

Skills

Compositing

Nuke

Python scripting

LookDev

Color science

Mentoring

Tools

Nuke

Job description

WELCOME TO CAUSE & FX!

Our studio is celebrated for its dynamic atmosphere and a team of committed artists known for consistently delivering exceptional work. We embrace innovation and state-of-the-art technologies while nurturing the growth and potential of our team. Our mutual commitment fuels our motivation, and we warmly welcome individuals who share the same level of passion and dedication.

Curious about our past work? Visit https://causeandfx.nz

THIS OPPORTUNITY:

We're building our pipeline of Compositing talent for some upcoming work and want to hear from artists at every stage of their career - from graduates cutting their teeth to seasoned Compositors leading shots end to end. If you're passionate about creating jaw-dropping, photoreal VFX, love blending elements seamlessly, and want to push creative boundaries alongside a great team, we want to hear from you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Depending on your level of experience, your day-to-day could include:

• Building high-quality digital composites from brief to final across a full range of VFX work - 2D/3D tracking, matte extraction, element layering, colour grading, digital matte painting, and roto/paint work
• Collaborating with the VFX Supervisor, Compositing Lead and wider team to bring shots to life, contributing to creative and technical decisions rather than just executing them
• For more experienced artists: leading shots, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to pipeline development, colour management workflows, and process documentation
• For those earlier in their career: developing your craft under the guidance of senior artists while contributing to real production work from day one

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We're keen to hear from artists across all levels - Graduate, Junior, Mid, and Senior so requirements will naturally vary with experience. Generally, we're looking for:

• Compositing experience or training across feature film, television, and/or commercials (a strong showreel is fine in place of industry experience for graduates and juniors)
• Nuke skills appropriate to your level - from solid fundamentals through to advanced Gizmos/Groups workflows, script troubleshooting and optimisation, and LookDev/template setup for more senior candidates
• A grasp of cinematography, photography, and colour science principles
• Well-developed artistic sensibilities - the ability to read a note, interpret the intent, and execute
• Basic Python scripting is a bonus at any level
• Strong communication skills - clear direction, constructive feedback, and keeping people informed
• Good time management and the ability to prioritise under production pressure
• For senior candidates: experience supporting and developing junior team members

IMPORTANT — ELIGIBILITY:

You must currently be based in New Zealand and hold full rights to live and work here. We're looking to fill roles almost immediately, so please only register your interest if you meet this requirement.

Why Cause and FX?

We're a studio that actually means it when we talk about culture. Kindness, curiosity, teamwork, and creativity are baked into how we work, not just something that lives on a poster.

The work is genuinely exciting - varied projects across film and TV that'll keep you challenged and proud of your reel. And when it's time to switch off, we know how to have fun - think Fromage Friday, regular team events, and a crew that actually likes spending time together.

• We also take care of our people properly. Every team member, including contractors, has access to our Employee Assistance Programme, because we know great work starts with feeling supported.