Studio: Freefolk
Job Opening: Lead Nuke Compositor
Location: London, United Kingdom
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for leading and creating high-quality digital composites and visual effects for feature films and television whilst also supervising junior artists and collaborating with the team as a whole.
- Closely work with VFX Supervisors and 2D Supervisors to composite the numerous elements that complete a VFX shot and implement compositing tasks based on that supervision.
- Create master scripts and distribute shots to appropriate artists.
- Seamlessly integrate all layers/elements of a shot with a deep understanding of Keying, tracking, 3D render integration, look development and shot finaling.
- Strong sense of colour grading and a good understanding of colour-space procedures.
- Dictate shot methodology for sequence work, keeping up to date with compositing software and developing methodologies.
- Follow production process, developing creative approaches and problem-solving.
- Proficient in using 2.5d approaches, projections, and using 3D environments within Nuke
- Thorough understanding of compositing multi-channel lighting passes and how each channel contributes to the final image
- Work in partnership with lighters and other compositors to ensure shots are delivered to the very highest standard
Qualifications & Skills:
- Ideally minimum 4 years of experience in the film industry
- Mastery of Nuke
- Expert knowledge of compositing as well as integration of 3D elements into plates
- Experience using multi-pass CG elements
- Strong artistic skills and meticulous attention to detail
- This person must be able to work a hybrid between home and our brand new East London office
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, email jobs.ldn@freefolk.com and ensure your showreel/website is linked to your CV and include ‘Lead Nuke Compositor’ in the subject of the email.