Compositing Supervisor

About this role

The Compositing Supervisor plays a key role in driving the overall direction of the department in the production of visual effects. They will be responsible for the quality control of the compositing work, ensuring that project-specific requirements are met and that the general objectives set by Framestore are achieved. The Compositing Supervisor manages the compositing team assigned to a project, ensures the quality of the work and contributes to the development of the compositing pipeline. In addition to managing the project as a whole, the Compositing Supervisor also monitors each shot. The overall aim for the Compositing Supervisor is to build and lead a team that is motivated and enthusiastic, who will create extraordinary images and take advantage of the production environment to gain experience.

Responsibilities: Work closely with production to bid and schedule work

Direct task to junior/mid/senior level artist and crew shots appropriately to their level of expertise

Take responsibility for the quality of the work of the team as a whole

Work proactively and collaboratively with all other VFX and support departments

Lead daily reviews with the Compositing team

Balance the creative and technical aspects of each shot/sequence

Solve any difficult technical and artistic compositing challenges of a shot or sequence

Take a leadership role in guiding the longer-term goals of the 2D department, covering both building up a team of Compositors as well as 2D pipeline development, including taking into account stereoscopic projects

Previous experience in a leadership role

Excellent communication skills (with immediate team and other departments of the visual effect pipeline)

Deep understanding of film VFX processes and pipeline

Several years experience in Compositing predominantly in film or TV and commercials

Expert user of Nuke plus other compositing software

Critical eye for detail and a beautiful compositing showreel

Able to work well under pressure

Proven artist management and leadership skills

Highly organized

Lighting photography core skills

Programming and coding experience / knowledge

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