Studio Name: Freefolk
Target Position: Mid Nuke Compositor (VFX / Commercials & Long-Form)
Job Location: Hybrid / Remote (Must be within a 4-hour time zone of the UK)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Core Focus: Live-action & CG element integration, multi-channel lighting pass compositing, and 2.5D projection workflows
Key Benefits: Hybrid working framework, cycle-to-work scheme, office breakfast/snacks, and studio social events
The Emmy-winning creative team at Freefolk is expanding its post-production department and hiring an experienced Mid Nuke Compositor. Celebrating 23 years of industry excellence, Freefolk delivers a full-service VFX offering across advertising, film, television, and music video projects. Working alongside top-tier VFX supervisors and 2D leads in a highly collaborative, tight-knit studio community, you will utilize your technical precision to execute high-end digital composites and solve complex shot challenges for high-profile commercials and long-form episodic productions.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables
Selected compositing artists will handle complex multi-element shots and live-action integration pipelines:
- Seamless Element Integration: Combine live-action plates with computer graphics (CG) layers while maintaining strict color-space consistency, photorealism, and grain matching.
- Multi-Pass Comp & Projections: Reconstruct multi-channel lighting passes and implement advanced 2.5D projection setups and 3D environment operations.
- Tracking & Asset Prep: Execute required 2D and 3D camera tracking, problem-solving, and workflow adjustments to fulfill complex shot parameters.
- Cross-Department Partnership: Collaborate closely with 2D supervisors, lighting TDs, and fellow compositors to deliver shots to high theatrical standards.
Required Knowledge & Skills
Candidates applying for this mid-level visual effects position must fulfill the following technical benchmarks:
- Core Toolset Mastery: Advanced practical production experience and operational mastery of Nuke.
- Industry Experience: Ideally a minimum of 2 years of active compositing experience within a film, television, or commercial pipeline.
- Technical Competency: Deep understanding of multi-pass CG elements, tracking methodologies, and sharp attention to detail.
How to Apply
Please review all time zone restrictions and hybrid criteria thoroughly before initiating an application. Qualified artists ready to join our award-winning production team can submit their credentials directly to the studio recruitment desk:
Email CV to: jobs.ldn@freefolk.com
Submission Format: Please structure your email with the subject line “Nuke Compositor”
Required Attachments: Ensure an active link to your digital showreel, breakdown, or website portfolio is explicitly included inside your updated CV.