Senior VFX Compositor

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

High-profile projects exposure

Collaborative studio environment

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 client, a leading visual effects studio in Polokwane, seeks a Senior VFX Compositor to seamlessly blend CGI with live-action footage for high-end projects. The role blends in-studio collaboration with remote work, requiring a sharp eye for light, color, and composition.

You will collaborate with VFX Supervisors and CG teams to maintain consistency across renders, troubleshoot technical issues, and push innovative workflows in a hybrid setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior VFX Compositor in feature film or television.
• Expert proficiency in compositing software such as Nuke.
• Strong understanding of color correction, keying, rotoscoping, matte painting integration, and 2D/3D compositing techniques.
• Familiarity with various CG render passes and their integration.
• Excellent eye for detail, color, light, and composition.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience in a hybrid work environment.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or TCL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex compositing tasks, integrating CGI elements with live-action footage to create seamless and believable shots.
• Collaborate closely with VFX Supervisors and CG artists to ensure all elements integrate correctly.
• Analyze shots and identify potential compositing challenges and solutions.
• Maintain consistency in color, lighting, and grain structure across all composited elements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to compositing and rendering.
• Develop and implement innovative compositing techniques and workflows.
• Provide creative input and feedback to other members of the compositing team.
• Ensure all work meets the studio's quality standards and project deadlines.
• Stay current with the latest developments in compositing software and techniques.

Skills

Senior VFX Compositor

Nuke

Color correction

Rotoscoping

Keying

Matte painting integration

2D/3D compositing

Python or TCL scripting

Tools

Python scripting

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading visual effects studio based in Polokwane , is seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior VFX Compositor to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for seamlessly blending various visual elements – CGI, live-action footage, and matte paintings – into cohesive and photorealistic final shots. The Senior Compositor will work closely with the VFX supervisor and CG department to achieve the desired artistic and technical quality for feature films and high‑end television productions. This position operates on a hybrid model, providing a blend of in‑studio collaboration and remote flexibility. We are committed to delivering groundbreaking visual effects and are looking for an artist with a passion for detail, a strong eye for light and color, and a proven ability to solve complex compositing challenges. Join us in crafting visually stunning narratives that captivate audiences worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex compositing tasks, integrating CGI elements with live‑action footage to create seamless and believable shots.
• Collaborate closely with VFX Supervisors and CG artists to ensure all elements integrate correctly.
• Analyze shots and identify potential compositing challenges and solutions.
• Maintain consistency in color, lighting, and grain structure across all composited elements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to compositing and rendering.
• Develop and implement innovative compositing techniques and workflows.
• Provide creative input and feedback to other members of the compositing team.
• Ensure all work meets the studio's quality standards and project deadlines.
• Stay current with the latest developments in compositing software and techniques.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior VFX Compositor in feature film or television, with a strong demo reel showcasing high‑quality work.
• Expert proficiency in compositing software such as Nuke.
• Strong understanding of color correction, keying, rotoscoping, matte painting integration, and 2D/3D compositing techniques.
• Familiarity with various CG render passes and their integration.
• Excellent eye for detail, color, light, and composition.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience in a hybrid work environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or TCL is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package reflective of experience.
• Hybrid work arrangement for optimal work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Exposure to exciting, high‑profile film and television projects.
• Collaborative and artist‑focused studio environment.
• Retirement savings plan.