Roto/Prep Lead

We are looking for an experienced Roto/Prep Lead. 

This role requires strong leadership skills, a keen eye for detail and proficiency in industry-standard software.

Skills/experience:

• Significant experience in roto and prep within a VFX studio environment

• Proficiency in software such as Nuke and Mocha

• Strong understanding of compositing workflows and techniques

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work methodically

• Proven leadership skills with experience mentoring junior artists

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

This role will require you to:

• Lead the roto and prep department, providing guidance and feedback to maintain high quality standards

• Troubleshoot and solve technical issues related to roto and prep tasks

• Review internal roto and prep shots

• Contribute to show-wide pipeline challenges

• Collaborate closely with compositors and VFX supervisors to understand project requirements

• Maintain a close relationship with Production and be the point person for both Production and Supervisors.

BlueBolt is an award-winning visual effects company. It specialises in compositing, computer graphics and digital matte painting for film and television productions. Over the past fifteen years BlueBolt has worked on many projects including Season One of Game of Thrones, Skyfall, all of Peaky Blinders, The Northman, Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, and Nosferatu. We have won and been nominated for many awards in this time. 

We are a happy collaborative team and welcome applications.

All applicants must be resident in and have the legal right to work in the UK to be considered for the role.