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Email us your CV, show reel and cover letter to jobs.ldn@freefolk.com

Title
Senior Nuke Compositor
Contract (12 months)

Location
London
We are seeking an experienced Senior Nuke Compositor for a 12-month contract to join our award-winning team for our commercial and longform projects. You will work alongside top VFX professionals in a dynamic studio environment. You will utilise your expert Nuke skills and creativity to execute compositing for commercials and long-form projects.
Celebrating 20 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 for feature films and television
- Seamlessly integrate all the layers or elements of a shot, including live-action and computer graphics elements
- Strong sense of colour, colour-space and attention to detail
- Ability to do any required tracking (both 2D and 3D)
- Ability to work on complex shots
- Follow production process and develop creative approaches and problem-solving
- Proficient in using 2.5d approaches, projections, and using 3D environment within Nuke
- Work closely with VFX Supervisors and 2D Supervisors to composite the numerous elements that complete a VFX shot
- Work in partnership with lighters and other compositors to ensure shots are delivered to the very highest standard
- Thorough understanding of compositing multi-channel lighting passes and how each channel contributes to the final image
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
- Drinks on Fridays
- Employee birthday celebrations
- 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
Title
Systems Engineer
Permanent

Location
London
We are looking for an enthusiastic Systems Engineer to join our fast-paced and growing team, supporting our Head of Systems with the day-to-day running of an award-winning VFX post house. Included in all areas of Freefolk's IT infrastructure, you'll also assist other engineers in the support, maintenance, design and implementation to ensure maximum performance, availability and reliability of the supported platform.
Celebrating 20 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
- Maintain and support our Linux servers and workstation infrastructure
- Provide hands-on support to our remote and on-site VFX Artists, Producers and Pipeline TDs
- Install, configure and upgrade software, server and network infrastructure
- Maintain internal technical documentation and provide updates for assigned deliverables
- Implementing and supporting a wide variety of software and hardware including but not limited to:
  - RedHat/CentOS Linux and Microsoft Windows for desktop and server
  - VMWare vSphere
  - Mellanox and Aruba switches
  - Network monitoring and centralized logging
  - Flame, Nuke, Maya, Houdini
Requirements
- Fluent in RedHat-based OSes for both server and workstation, must have previous experience in Linux System Administration roles
- Creating, using and optimizing VMs (vmWare)
- Linux lifecycle management tooling experiences such as Ansible, Foreman, Puppet, Saltstack or Chef
- Knowledge of IP networks, subnets, routing and network services (DNS, DHCP, NFS, SMB)
- Scripting experience using Python
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, sound work methodology
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical teams
- Well organised and good time management
Nice to have
- Experience in the VFX industry
- Microsoft ActiveDirectory management
- REZ Packaging Manager (ASWF)
- Familiarity in administering macOS systems
- Supporting a render farm (Deadline)
- Understanding of GPFS or similar clustered file systems
- Experience using cloud services (AWS) and compiling software
- Monitoring disk usage and maintaining disk storage technologies
- Knowledge of security best practices, firewalls and software licensing
Why join Freefolk?
- Hybrid working to maintain work/life balance as much as possible
- Drinks on Fridays
- Employee birthday celebrations
- 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 'Systems Engineer' in the subject of the email
- Only qualified applicants will be contacted
Title
Houdini FX TD
Freelance

Location
London/Remote (Europe)
We are looking for a talented FX TD to work within our highly regarded commercials department. We operate a hybrid working model in our brand new East London office, but are open to candidates based remotely in Europe also.
Celebrating 20 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
- Creating particle fluid simulations or animations
- Applying lighting and shaders to produce the final rendered image or passing the simulation on to a Lighting Technical Director.
Requirements
- Excellent knowledge of Houdini with some knowledge of Maya
- A thorough understanding of the techniques and technologies relating to FX simulation and procedural animation
- Working knowledge of Mantra and/or HtoA
- Working knowledge of Nuke
- Strong Vex, python, hscript, and/or Mel scripting skills
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of other simulation packages
- Knowledge of the Houdini HDK
- Experience working on commercial projects
- Additional generalist skills across other 3D disciplines
Why join Freefolk?
- Hybrid working to maintain work/life balance as much as possible
- Drinks on Fridays
- Employee birthday celebrations
- Summer sports day
- Pub quizzes and other socials throughout the year
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Breakfast and snacks in the office
Applications
- We encourage applications from all backgrounds
- To apply email jobs.ldn@freefolk.com and ensure your showreel/website is linked to your CV
- Include 'Houdini FX TD' in the subject of the email
- Only qualified applicants will be contacted
Title
Mid Senior Nuke Compositor
Freelance

Location
London/Remote (Europe)
We are seeking experienced Nuke Compositors to join our award-winning team for a commercial project. You will work alongside top VFX professionals in a dynamic studio environment. You will utilise your expert Nuke skills and creativity to execute compositing for commercials and long-form projects.
Celebrating 20 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 creating high-quality digital composites and visual effects for feature films and television
- Seamlessly integrate all the layers or elements of a shot, including live-action and computer graphics elements
- Strong sense of colour, colour-space and attention to detail
- Ability to do any required tracking (both 2D and 3D)
- Ability to work on complex shots
- Follow production process and develop creative approaches and problem-solving
- Proficient in using 2.5d approaches, projections, and using 3D environment within Nuke
- Work closely with VFX Supervisors and 2D Supervisors to composite the numerous elements that complete a VFX shot
- Work in partnership with lighters and other compositors to ensure shots are delivered to the very highest standard
- Thorough understanding of compositing multi-channel lighting passes and how each channel contributes to the final image
Requirements
- Ideally minimum 2 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
- Within a 4-hour time zone of the UK
Why join Freefolk?
- Hybrid working to maintain work/life balance as much as possible
- Drinks on Fridays
- Employee birthday celebrations
- 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 'Nuke Compositor' in the subject of the email
- Only qualified applicants will be contacted
Title
Senior CG Generalist
Contract

Location
London/Remote (Europe)
We are looking for a talented Lead CG Generalist TD to work within our highly regarded VFX Team in London. We operate a hybrid working model in our brand new East London office, but are open to candidates based remotely in Europe also.
Celebrating 20 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
- Lead and manage the 3d output across our Film and Episodic and Commercials departments
- Ability to execute a broad range of VFX tasks including modelling, texturing, lighting & rendering
- Ensure high-quality standard of work, delivered on time
- Prioritize and assign tasks to other team members and liaise with other team leads
Requirements
- Must have excellent knowledge of Maya and the Arnold Renderer
- At least 3 years of experience in this or a similar role
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as within a team
- Must have a good artistic and visual sense of composition, light and colour
- Excellent attention to detail and desire to deliver high-quality work
Nice to Have
- The ideal candidate would have experience in both commercial and long-form departments, but this isn’t essential
- Experience using Houdini
- Technical skills such as programming/scripting is a bonus (mel/python)
Why join Freefolk?
- Hybrid working to maintain work/life balance as much as possible
- Drinks on Fridays
- Employee birthday celebrations
- 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 CG Generalist' in the subject of the email
- Only qualified applicants will be contacted
Title
Digital Matte Painter
Freelance

Location
London/Remote (Europe)
We are looking for Digital Matte Painters to work freelance within our Film and Episodic Department. We operate a hybrid working model in our brand new East London office, but are open to candidates based remotely in Europe also.
Celebrating 20 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
- Ability to create photo-realistic digital matte paintings
- Good understanding of all aspects of the digi-matte workflow with a strong knowledge of how to combine 2D and 3D elements
- Experience working with shoot data including photographic and reference data, HDRIs and photogrammetry
- Assist with the development and look of a shot/sequence with the team
- Work with the CG and Compositing teams to ensure shots are delivered to a high standard
- Great communication skills.
- Ability to work to a schedule and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of work
- Regular communication with supervisor and production
- Keep up to date with new tools, software, data and other related technologies
Why join Freefolk?
- Hybrid working to maintain work/life balance as much as possible
- Drinks on Fridays
- Employee birthday celebrations
- Summer sports day
- Pub quizzes and other socials throughout the year
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Breakfast and snacks in the office
Applications
- We encourage applications from all backgrounds
- To apply email jobs.ldn@freefolk.com and ensure your showreel/website is linked to your CV
- Include 'Digital Matte Painter' in the subject of the email
- Only qualified applicants will be contacted