Senior CG Compositor (Animation Feature) - Freelance

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Job Summary

Job Description

REALTIME is seeking talented UK-based Senior CG Compositors for a freelance role on an exciting Animation Feature production. The successful candidate will be responsible for all stages of compositing, from prep to completion, working on individual shots or sequences. This role requires a keen eye for composition and color, a passion for delivering high-quality shots, and strong Nuke skills.
Must have:
  • Work as part of a team under the direction of VFX Supervisors and leads.
  • Ability to take and execute a brief, with both good creative problem solving and strong technical knowledge, within an allotted timescale.
  • Analyse the work of a lighting artist and work with them to find good creative solutions.
  • Pay very close attention to concepts and references to match a given look.
  • Communicate feedback to our lighting team to ensure we can match the look as a team.
  • Attend dailies when required.

Job Details

Have you got an eye for CG Compositing, amazing Nuke skills and want to work on our latest Feature Film Production? If so click apply and let's chat.

REALTIME is on the lookout for a number of talented UK based Senior CG Compositors on a freelance basis to work on a really exciting Animation Feature production.

As a Senior CG Compositor at REALTIME you will be responsible for all stages of compositing from prep to completion. Working on either a single shot or a sequence of shots within a larger scene.

You should have a great eye for composition and colour and be passionate about delivering the best-looking shots possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work as part of a team under the direction of VFX Supervisors and leads.
  • Ability to take and execute a brief, with both good creative problem solving and strong technical knowledge, within an allotted timescale.
  • Analyse the work of a lighting artist and work with them to find good creative solutions.
  • Pay very close attention to concepts and references to match a given look.
  • Communicate feedback to our lighting team to ensure we can match the look as a team.
  • Attend dailies when required.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Previous professional experience in a similar role working on Animation Feature productions.
  • Great understanding of CG and fully CG rendered sequences. Good knowledge of 3D related CG passes (World, depth etc)
  • Adept in bringing realism to full CG shots. Excellent photographic analytical skills.
  • An excellent eye for detail.
  • Expert senior level Nuke skills are required.
  • Highly adept in applying final finish, film grain, lens kernel aberration etc.
  • High level tech checking skills.
  • Proven ability to work closely in a small team with tight deadlines.
  • Prioritise and manage your time well, being able to complete your own work on time
  • Excellent and clear communication skills.
  • Good understanding of the English language both written and verbal.

SOFTWARE

  • Nuke, Mocha, Shotgun

Department

Episodic

Remote status

Fully Remote

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About REALTIME

REALTIME is an animation and VFX studio packed with keen eyes and sharp minds. Constantly creative and relentlessly curious, we don’t sit still and neither does our work. Technology powers our process, but it’s curiosity, collaboration and craft that make it sing.

The result? Work that connects, moves, and performs. With nearly 30 years of experience, we’re a trusted, hands-on partner known for solving big creative problems with honesty, flexibility, and a love for the challenge.

Founded in 1996

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About The Company

We tell cutting-edge visual stories through high quality CGI, animation and VFX. Our combination of artistry, technical excellence and dedication helps us create immersive experiences that bring the CGI world to life. 


With two UK-based studios in Manchester and Lancashire, we have played a pivotal role in the automotive, games and TV & film industries for 25 years. Recent projects include the hugely popular TV shows The War of the Worlds (BBC) and A Discovery of Witches, series 2 (HBO / Sky TV), game cinematics for Game of Thrones: Winter is Coming, Subnautica and Jurassic World Evolution and CGI imagery for our automotive clients Lotus Group, Bentley and Volkswagen.  


We’re small enough to be personal but big enough to deliver. By pushing the boundaries beyond the possible, we go the extra mile to create spellbinding cinematics with astounding attention to detail. We are ‘Crafting Belief’. 

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