Senior VFX Compositor — Hybrid Role, Nuke Expert

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid role

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Optical benefits

Annual leave

Professional development

Creative environment

Cutting-edge tech

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior VFX Compositor for a renowned studio in the visual effects and entertainment industry. Based in Klerksdorp, North West, this hybrid role blends studio collaboration with productive remote work, letting you integrate CGI with live-action footage to create photorealistic sequences.

You will lead complex compositing tasks, partner with VFX supervisors and directors, and mentor junior artists while staying current with the latest techniques and technologies to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, Film, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a VFX compositor with a strong portfolio.
• Expert proficiency in Nuke; experience with other compositing software is a plus.
• Solid understanding of color correction, keying, rotoscoping, and motion tracking.
• Knowledge of cinematography, camera principles, and lighting techniques.
• Experience with 3D compositing and rendering passes (e.g., AOVs).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience in a supervisory or lead compositor role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex compositing tasks to seamlessly integrate CGI elements with live-action footage.
• Collaborate with VFX Supervisors and Directors to achieve the desired artistic and technical look.
• Maintain continuity and consistency in color, lighting, and perspective across elements.
• Utilize Nuke (or equivalent) to its full potential.
• Develop and implement custom scripts or gizmos to enhance workflow efficiency.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges related to compositing and rendering.
• Work closely with modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation to ensure asset integration.
• Provide constructive feedback to junior compositors and support their growth.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in VFX technology and compositing techniques.
• Ensure all work meets the highest quality standards and deadlines.

Skills

Nuke

Color correction

Keying

Rotoscoping

Motion tracking

Cinematography

3D compositing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, Film, or related field

Tools

Nuke

Other compositing software

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior VFX Compositor for a renowned studio in the visual effects and entertainment industry. Based in Klerksdorp, North West, this hybrid role blends studio collaboration with productive remote work, letting you integrate CGI with live-action footage to create photorealistic sequences.

You will lead complex compositing tasks, partner with VFX supervisors and directors, and mentor junior artists while staying current with the latest techniques and technologies to