Remote Senior VFX Compositor for Photoreal Visuals

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Access to cutting-edge technology

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior VFX Compositor for a fully remote role. You will integrate live-action footage, CGI, and matte paintings to deliver photorealistic shots for major film and TV projects.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience, a compelling portfolio, and expert Nuke skills. You will collaborate with VFX Supervisors and CG artists, troubleshoot complex workflows, and maintain strict pipeline standards while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a VFX Compositor.
• Portfolio showing high-end film or television work.
• Expert proficiency with industry-standard compositing software, particularly Nuke.
• Strong understanding of color theory, lighting, perspective, and photographic principles.
• Experience with motion tracking, rotoscoping, keying, and 3D integration techniques.

Responsibilities

• Seamlessly integrate live-action footage, CGI, matte paintings, and other elements to create high-quality VFX shots.
• Execute complex compositing tasks, including keying, rotoscoping, color correction, and multi-pass integration.
• Collaborate closely with VFX Supervisors and CG Artists to ensure correct interpretation and integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges in compositing workflows to maintain shot integrity and quality.
• Maintain organized project files and adhere to pipeline standards and deadlines.
• Continuously strive to improve compositing techniques and explore innovative solutions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Artistic eye

Communication

Tools

Nuke

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior VFX Compositor for a fully remote role. You will integrate live-action footage, CGI, and matte paintings to deliver photorealistic shots for major film and TV projects.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience, a compelling portfolio, and expert Nuke skills. You will collaborate with VFX Supervisors and CG artists, troubleshoot complex workflows, and maintain strict pipeline standards while meeting tight deadlines.