Jobs

Courses

Resources

Companies

Placements

Community

Home >

Jobs >

Lead Compositor (DNEG Animation)

England, United Kingdom (On-site)

Lead Compositor (DNEG Animation)

2 Months ago • 3 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

DNEG Animation seeks a Lead Compositor to join their London studio. The role involves composing CG, MGFX, and DMP elements, integrating complex CG and hybrid cuts for feature animation projects. Responsibilities include close collaboration with VFX Supervisors and Comp Supervisors, participating in client reviews, developing creative solutions, providing team feedback, and maintaining sequence look and continuity. The ideal candidate possesses over 3 years of VFX/animation compositing experience on high-end projects, proficiency in Nuke (including projections and 2.5D work), and a passion for creating beautiful images. The position requires strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Must have:

3+ years VFX/animation compositing experience
Proficient in Nuke (projections, 2.5D)
Experience with full CG and hybrid shots
Collaboration and communication skills

Good to have:

Knowledge of photography and lighting
Experience with tool development

4 skills required

4 skills required for this role

Add these skills to join the top 1% applicants for this job

nuke

lighting-shading

composition

real-time-vfx

Job Details

Description

Position at DNEG

This is an Active Role for a January start date. Please apply if you live close to London and have the right to work in the UK as this is a quick start date.

Since 2014 DNEG’s Feature Animation division has been collaborating with filmmakers and IP owners to create high-end animated feature films. Currently in production on major animated features we are looking for new talent to join our growing team. Thriving on collaboration and the creative energy it provides, we will craft together spectacular visuals and bring to life the vision of both major Hollywood studios and independent productions! Visit our website to find out more about Feature Animation at DNEG: https://www.dneg.com/feature-animation/

Key Responsibilities

DNEG Animation is a leader in stylized and realistic effects focused on a variety of animation projects.

At DNEG Animation, Lead Compositors work closely with VFX Supervisors, Comp Supervisors and Lighters to compose multiple CG, MGFX and DMP elements that will complement the visual effects of a cut. The work is dedicated to the integration of complex CG, this means that compositors must be comfortable working with full CG and hybrid cuts. Our Lead Compositors are part of daily client reviews and sessions and follow production methodologies to develop creative solutions to problems while performing all aspects of VFX Design composition. Lead compositors will support the Comp supervisor where needed, giving feedback, communicating with the team, developing tools and maintaining the look and continuity of sequences.

Job Requirements

Over 3 Years experience in the VFX/Animation industry as a compositor of high-end projects
Good knowledge of the VFX/feature film animation pipeline
Good knowledge of handling and working with fully CG shots
Experience in Nuke
Good knowledge of projections in Nuke (and any 2.5D work)

Additional Skills

Interested in feature-length animation
Passionate about creating beautiful images
Knowledge of and interest in photography and practical lighting

About you

Detail oriented
Good communicator
Proactive
Team spirit
Adaptable
Calm under pressure
Good sense of organisation and time management

About Us

We are DNEG, one of the world's leading visual effects, animation and stereo conversion companies for feature film and television, with studios in London, Vancouver, Mumbai, Los Angeles, Chennai, Montreal, Chandigarh, Hyderabad and Goa.

About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).

Similar Jobs

Pipeline ATD

DNEG

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)

• 3 Months ago

Pipeline TD

The Embassy

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

• 13 Hours ago

CG Supervisor

The Walt Disney Company

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (On-Site)

• 3 Months ago

Environment Generalist TD | Directeur·trice technique des environnements numériques

Framestore

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

• 3 Months ago

Mid/Senior Compositor

Milk Visual Effects

(On-Site)

• 2 Months ago

Senior Spine Animator & VFX Artist

Every matrix

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden (Hybrid)

• 2 Months ago

Animator (Contract)

The Walt Disney Company

British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

• 2 Months ago

Lead Effects Artist

ClickJobs

Bristol, Connecticut, United States (On-Site)

• 8 Months ago

Sweatbox TD

DNEG

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (On-Site)

• 1 Month ago

Senior UI Motion Designer for Global AAA Action Game

Tencent

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China (On-Site)

• 2 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

FREELANCE: CG - NEW YORK

Framestore

New York, New York, United States (On-Site)

• 8 Months ago

CG Lighting Artist

Flying Bark Productions

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Hybrid)

• 5 Months ago

Senior Roto/Paint Artist

Scanline VFX

Seoul, South Korea (Hybrid)

• 3 Weeks ago

Senior FX Technical Director - Film

Framestore

England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

• 2 Weeks ago

Pipeline Assistant Technical Director (Australia Shift)

DNEG

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (On-Site)

• 4 Months ago

Mid FX TD (DNEG Animation)

DNEG

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

• 3 Months ago

Senior Surfacing/Lookdev Artist

Scanline VFX

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

• 1 Month ago

CG Lead

Ingenuity Studios, LLC

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Remote)

• 8 Months ago

Associate Visual Effects Supervisor

Framestore

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)

• 2 Months ago

Matte Painter

DNEG

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

• 4 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom

Experienced UI Developer

Frontier Developments

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

• 1 Month ago

Creative Technology Producer

Framestore

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

• 4 Days ago

Senior Environment Artist - Unannounced Game

Jagex

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom (Remote)

• 4 Months ago

Senior Software Engineer (Graphics)

SEGA

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

• 1 Week ago

Sr Solutions/Presales Engineer - EMEA

BigID

London, England, United Kingdom (Remote)

• 2 Months ago

Gameplay Programmer

Hello Games

United Kingdom (On-Site)

• 2 Months ago

Oxford University Internship in E-Commerce

Rebellion

England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

• 3 Weeks ago

iOS Developer

Bally's Interactive

Manchester, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

• 1 Month ago

Lead Game Designer

SEGA

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

• 3 Weeks ago

Sales Advisor

Tesla

Lincoln, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

• 1 Week ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Animation Jobs

2D Animator

Jam City

Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina (On-Site)

• 7 Months ago

Central Production Coordinator

Sony Pictures Animation

Culver City, California, United States (On-Site)

• 2 Weeks ago

Mid 2D Compositor

Blue Zoo Animation Studio

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

• 2 Months ago

BC - Senior Animator

Zoic Studios

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (On-Site)

• 8 Months ago

Development Coordinator, Gameplay (Contract)

Epic Games

(On-Site)

• 1 Month ago

Quality Assurance Specialist - Houdini

SideFX Software

Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

• 3 Weeks ago

Principal Gameplay Animation Engineer

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (On-Site)

• 7 Months ago

Animation Systems Programmer

Rockstar Games

Oakville, Ontario, Canada (On-Site)

• 6 Days ago

Senior Effects Technical Director

The Walt Disney Company

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

• 3 Weeks ago

CG Animation Intern

The Walt Disney Company

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (On-Site)

• 1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

DNEG

107 Active Jobs

DNEG is a world-leading visual entertainment services company for the creation of feature film, television, and multiplatform content, with worldwide offices and studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

DNEG’s critically acclaimed work has earned the company seven Academy Awards® for Best Visual Effects and numerous BAFTA, Primetime EMMY® Awards and VES Awards for its high-quality VFX work.

Visit www.dneg.com for DNEG’s current and upcoming projects on behalf of Hollywood and global studio and production company.

Get notified when new jobs are added by DNEG

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

A global community of game builders. Helping people upskill and land jobs in the best gaming studios.

Company

Key Links

hello@outscal.com

Made in INDIA 💛💙

Lead Compositor (DNEG Animation)

Job Summary

Job Description

4 skills required

4 skills required for this role

Job Details

Description

Similar Jobs

Pipeline ATD

Pipeline TD

CG Supervisor

Environment Generalist TD | Directeur·trice technique des environnements numériques

Mid/Senior Compositor

Senior Spine Animator & VFX Artist

Animator (Contract)

Lead Effects Artist

Sweatbox TD

Senior UI Motion Designer for Global AAA Action Game

Similar Skill Jobs

FREELANCE: CG - NEW YORK

CG Lighting Artist

Senior Roto/Paint Artist

Senior FX Technical Director - Film

Pipeline Assistant Technical Director (Australia Shift)

Mid FX TD (DNEG Animation)

Senior Surfacing/Lookdev Artist

CG Lead

Associate Visual Effects Supervisor

Matte Painter

Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom

Experienced UI Developer

Creative Technology Producer

Senior Environment Artist - Unannounced Game

Senior Software Engineer (Graphics)

Sr Solutions/Presales Engineer - EMEA

Gameplay Programmer

Oxford University Internship in E-Commerce

iOS Developer

Lead Game Designer

Sales Advisor

Animation Jobs

2D Animator

Central Production Coordinator

Mid 2D Compositor

BC - Senior Animator

Development Coordinator, Gameplay (Contract)

Quality Assurance Specialist - Houdini

Principal Gameplay Animation Engineer

Animation Systems Programmer

Senior Effects Technical Director

CG Animation Intern

About The Company

Marketing and Communications Assistant

Assistant Editor

Assistant to the CEO

Tech Junior

Information Security Project Manager

Information Security Analyst

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Head of Machine Learning

Layout TD

Operations Coordinator

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!