We are seeking an experienced Senior Nuke Compositor to join our award-winning team for our commercial and longform projects. As a senior compositor, you will work alongside our award winning artists in a dynamic studio environment that focuses on creativity and innovation to the highest standard. As a senior compositor at Freefolk, you will be an integral part of the team, and must have exceptional creativity with an organised approach to the work you do.
Celebrating 21 years, we are a team of Emmy-winning creative artists, technicians, producers and problem solvers who use post-production as their toolbox. Working closely with clients in the advertising, film, TV and music industries, we provide a full-service post-production and VFX offering including high-end colour grading, 2D & 3D visual effects, shoot supervision, animation, design, direction and concept. At Freefolk, we're a tight-knit community and proud of both our reputation of doing great work but also being a great place to work.
Description
- Responsible for leading and creating high-quality digital composites and visual effects from initial conception to the completion of our projects.
- Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of composting, being able to communicate with supervisors and fellow artists across different disciplines in a clear, collaborative way.
- Seamlessly integrate all layers of a shot, including live-action plates and CG elements. Having a thorough understanding of compositing multi-channel lighting passes and how each channel contributes to the final image
- A strong sense of colour, colour-space and attention to detail.
- Ability to work on complex tasks such as set extensions, photoreal CG integration, Matte painting projections using 3d camera systems, beauty work and fundamental compositing skills such as rotoscoping, cleanup and keying.
- An advanced ability to do any required tracking (both 2D and 3D).
- Developing creative approaches, bringing new ways of thinking and advancements in tools and techniques to ensure Freefolk is always innovating our creative technologies.
- Work closely with VFX Supervisors, contributing to daily reviews in and out of the office with the ability to help other artists when required.
- Work in partnership with lighters and other compositors to ensure shots are delivered to the very highest standard.
Requirements
- Ideally minimum 4 years experience in the film industry.
- Mastery of Nuke.
- Expert knowledge of compositing as well as integration of 3D elements into plates.
- Experience using multi-pass CG elements.
- Strong artistic skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- This person must be able to work hybrid between home and our brand new East London office.
Why join Freefolk?
- Hybrid working to maintain work/life balance as much as possible.
- A fun and friendly environment that focuses on bringing the team closer together in and out of the office.
- Employee birthday celebrations and Thursday drinks.
- Summer sports day.
- Pub quizzes and other socials throughout the year.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Breakfast and snacks in the office.
Applications
- To apply email jobs.ldn@freefolk.com and ensure your showreel/website is linked to your CV.
- Include 'Senior Nuke Compositor' in the subject of the email.
- Only qualified applicants will be contacted.