Junior 2d Animation jobs

We are seeking an experienced Lead Nuke Compositor to join our award-winning Film and Episodic team for an episodic project on a freelance basis. 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 and being a great place to work.

Description

• Responsible for leading and creating high-quality digital composites and visual effects for feature films and television, while also supervising junior artists and collaborating with the team as a whole.
• Work closely with VFX Supervisors and 2D Supervisors to composite the numerous elements that complete a VFX shot and implement compositing tasks based on that supervision.
• Create master scripts and distribute shots to appropriate artists.
• Seamlessly integrate all layers/elements of a shot with a deep understanding of Keying, tracking, 3D render integration, look development and shot finaling.
• Strong sense of colour grading and a good understanding of colour-space procedures.
• Dictate shot methodology for sequence work, keeping up to date with compositing software and developing methodologies.
• Follow the production process, developing creative approaches and problem-solving.
• Proficient in using 2.5d approaches, projections, and using 3D environments within Nuke
• Thorough understanding of compositing multi-channel lighting passes and how each channel contributes to the final image
• Work in partnership with lighters and other compositors to ensure shots are delivered to the very highest standard

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in VFX
• 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 East London office

Applications

• To apply email jobs.ldn@freefolk.com and ensure your showreel/website is linked to your CV
• Include 'Lead Nuke Compositor' in the subject of the email.
• Only qualified applicants will be contacted.