2D Supervisor (California-based)

Milk Visual Effects Limited; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Visual Effects Limited in California seeks an experienced 2D Supervisor to lead the compositing delivery across our VFX projects. You will work with the VFX Supervisor and Heads of Department to define the show approach and guide artists through challenges, ensuring high-quality output.

You will oversee the 2D workflow and colour pipeline, mentor artists, and support production with realistic schedules and efficient workflows. Strong Nuke expertise is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and mentoring experience guiding a 2D team.
• Strong knowledge of the end-to-end VFX pipeline and color workflows.
• Excellent communication with supervisors, leads, and production.
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver complex shots on schedule.
• Experience with bidding/show planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish the show’s creative and technical compositing approach with senior staff.
• Assist in bidding and show planning by assessing requirements and schedules.
• Oversee 2D workflow and colour pipeline standards for the show.
• Break down work by sequence and shot complexity with Resources.
• Identify R&D needs and new tools to streamline workflows.
• Lead desk rounds and dailies with clear direction and feedback.
• Maintain regular communication with VFX/CG Supervisors and Leads.
• Coordinate with Production on artist schedules and progress.
• Develop sequence template scripts and grades for consistency.
• Review shots in the cut to ensure visual continuity.
• Mentor 2D artists with regular feedback and training.
• Collaborate with Talent on recruitment and team development.
• Contribute to show wrap-up and post-mortem reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Mentoring

Pipeline understanding

Tools

Nuke

Job description

We are looking for an experienced California-based 2D Supervisor to lead the creative and technical delivery of compositing across our visual effects projects. Working closely with the VFX Supervisor, CG Supervisor, Heads of Department and Production, you will help define the approach for each show, guide artists through complex challenges and deliver consistently high-quality work.

From show setup to final shot reviews, you will combine compositing expertise with confident, collaborative leadership – shaping efficient workflows, supporting the team and maintaining visual continuity across sequences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the VFX Supervisor, CG Supervisor, Heads of Department and Leads to establish the show’s creative and technical compositing approach.
• Contribute to bidding and show planning by assessing compositing requirements, technical options, resource needs and production schedules.
• Oversee the setup of the 2D workflow and colour pipeline, establishing clear standards for compositing across the show.
• Break down work by sequence and shot complexity, collaborating with the Resources team to identify appropriate staffing and experience levels.
• Identify R&D requirements, new software or tools, and opportunities to streamline workflows; work with Leads to resolve pipeline challenges and bottlenecks.
• Lead and attend desk rounds and dailies, providing clear creative and technical direction, constructive feedback and shot approvals.
• Maintain regular communication with the VFX Supervisor, CG Supervisor and Leads, ensuring the 2D team is aligned on show priorities and decisions.
• Work closely with Production to assess artist schedules, communicate shot progress, flag risks and support realistic, efficient delivery.
• Oversee the development of sequence template scripts and establish sequence grades to support consistency and efficient shot production.
• Review completed shots in the cut, ensuring continuity, visual consistency and alignment with the overall creative vision.
• Support Leads and artists in resolving complex compositing challenges, including reviewing scripts and providing practical technical advice.
• Mentor and develop 2D artists through regular feedback, training, knowledge sharing and support with creative and technical problem-solving.
• Collaborate with the Talent Team on recruitment and provide team performance feedback to the Head of 2D and Crew Manager.
• Contribute to show wrap-up activities, including showreel material, assets for the global library and post-mortem reviews to identify improvements.

Requirements:

• Strong professional compositing experience and advanced working knowledge of Nuke, including the ability to troubleshoot complex scripts and workflows.
• Thorough understanding of the end-to-end VFX pipeline, colour workflows and the demands of a post-production environment.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire artists, delegate effectively and develop talent at different experience levels.
• Excellent creative judgement, problem-solving ability and attention to detail, with a commitment to visual consistency and quality.
• Clear, confident communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with supervisors, Leads, Production and artists.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and time-sensitive workloads.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical issues, improving tools and optimising compositing workflows.
• Up-to-date knowledge of VFX tools, technologies and emerging techniques.

About Milk

Milk, a part of Phantom Media Group, is an Oscar, BAFTA, and Emmy Award-winning visual effects studio founded by creatives and powered by innovation. Since 2013, we have built a global reputation for delivering visually ambitious work across film and episodic projects, blending creative vision with technical excellence.

From expansive environments to photoreal characters and creatures, we bring bold stories to life. Our credits include Good Omens, Fantastic Beasts, The Martian, and The Witcher, with recognition that includes multiple BAFTA Television Craft Awards, an Emmy for Sherlock, and the 2016 Academy Award for Ex Machina, awarded to co-founder Sara Bennett, the first woman in 20 years to win in the VFX category.

With a global team, an agile pipeline, and a spirit of creative collaboration, we work closely with filmmakers to realise their vision. In our world, imagination has no limits.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe diverse perspectives make our work stronger, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.