Senior Compositor

3 Months ago • 4-8 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Compositor at Framestore London, you'll be part of a creative conversation, working closely with Compositing Leads, compositing Supervisors, and VFX Supervisors to bring assigned shots to life. You'll be responsible for integrating 2D, 3D, and live-action elements to achieve high-end visual effects film standards, providing support and training to junior artists, meeting schedules and deadlines, maintaining communication with Production, balancing creative and technical elements of each shot using Nuke expertise, and ensuring a high-quality output.
Must have:
  • Excellent working knowledge of Nuke
  • Experience with high-end film/TV projects
  • Working with multiple render-passes
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive and collaborative work ethic
  • Attention to detail, composition, color, and lighting
  • Multitasking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
  • Understanding of color space principles
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of practical lighting for photography
  • Working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline
  • Experience with client communication
  • Programming and coding experience

Job Details

Job description

Please note: Due to contract lengths we can only consider UK based candidates. Please do not apply if you're based outside of the UK. Thank you. 


Senior Compositor

A multi Oscar-winning creative studio, we have worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.


Who We Are
Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create, whether in film, TV, advertising or immersive experiences. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.

The Role
As a Senior Compositor at Framestore London, you're not just blending images; you're part of a creative conversation. Work closely with Compositing Leads, compositing Supervisors, as well as, VFX Supervisors to figure out the best way to bring assigned shots to life. Your responsibilities include integrating 2D, 3D, and live-action elements to achieve high-end visual effects film standards, as well as, providing support and training to more junior artists in the team.

Additionally, you’ll be responsible for;

  • Keeping the project on track by meeting schedules and show deadlines.

  • Maintaining open lines of communication with Production.

  • Balance the creative and technical elements of each shot, using your expertise in Nuke.

Job requirements

Job Requirements

  • Excellent working knowledge of and production experience with Nuke.

  • Previous experience working on high-end Film and/or TV projects.

  • Working with multiple render-passes.

  • Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills.

  • A pro-active and collaborative work ethic.

  • A strong eye for detail, composition, colour and lighting.

  • The ability to multitask, prioritise and problem-solve.

  • An understanding of colour space principles.


Desirable Experience

  • Knowledge of practical lighting for photography.

  • Working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline.

  • Experience in dealing and communicating with clients.

  • Programming and coding experience and knowledge.


Our Commitment

Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities, and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.


Application Process

To apply, please complete the linked application form or submit your resume and portfolio to careers@framestore.com with the subject line: Senior Compositor - London.


Application Deadline

Friday 6th December 2024 

Framestore is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


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About The Company

Framestore combines talent and technology to reframe the possible in film, content, advertising and immersive experiences.

Founded in 1986, Framestore is now a global company of over 3,000 people across eight locations. We create pixel-perfect images for blockbuster films and TV, iconic advertising campaigns and innovative immersive projects.

Our portfolio of work is underpinned by an industry-leading expertise in VFX and has resulted in a multitude of awards including Oscars and BAFTAs as well as a record number of Cannes Lions awards, which all cement our position at the forefront of innovation.

We have studios in London, Montreal, Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Mumbai, Melbourne. Visit our website for current vacancies in film, advertising and immersive: https://www.framestore.com/careers 

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