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Compositor
Union VFX
Job Summary
The Compositor is a key role in our 2D team and works closely with the 2D team, 3D artists, production, and VFX Supervisors to produce high quality photorealistic images for feature film and high-end television projects that meet creative expectations and deadlines.
Responsibilities include seamlessly integrating CG assets, matte paintings, and live-action footage on shots, matching each layer in terms of light and shadow, colour and grading, perspective and depth, while ensuring shot continuity within sequences. The role may also involve de-aging techniques, 2D effects such as dust particles, lens flare, motion blur, graphics, and blue/green screen extractions. The Compositor will participate in client reviews and daily sessions.
Aligned with Union company values, the Compositor will proactively develop and maintain a positive, inclusive working environment, guiding and mentoring junior 2D team members to support project delivery and professional growth.
The ideal candidate will have a strong creative eye, excellent time management and organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to take direction and feedback effectively. They will be self-motivated, collaborative, and adept at problem-solving, maintaining professionalism under pressure, and communicating clearly with leads and production teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Take briefs and direction from Lead Compositors and VFX Supervisors to execute assigned shots.
- Work with Visual Effects Supervisor and Compositing Lead to determine and apply creative and technical approaches through R&D, look development, and final delivery.
- Produce high quality photorealistic images and create seamless transitions between filmed footage and composited 2D and 3D elements.
- Deliver compositing tasks at all production stages including pre-comps, temp comps, lookdev, and final.
- Proficiently apply 2.5D approaches, projections, and use 3D environments within Nuke.
- Apply knowledge of colour space principles.
- Perform paint fixes, rotoscoping, chroma keying, colour and grading continuity, graining/degraining images as required.
- Stitch live-action plates together.
- Work with blue/green screen effects and create mattes.
- Enhance lighting effects and create convincing shadows within shots.
- Communicate creative and technical ideas clearly and succinctly.
- Maintain awareness of project status and deadlines.
- Collaborate efficiently with compositing team and other departments to meet project targets and creative expectations.
- Manage time effectively, provide accurate workload assessments, and escalate issues as needed.
- Liaise regularly with 2D lead and 3D artists to ensure smooth workflows and communication.
- Be proactive in identifying problems, finding solutions, and taking initiative.
- Accurately and efficiently action feedback.
- Ensure assigned shots meet Union QC standards and specific requirements.
- Apply good understanding of technical workflows including directory structure, file formats, naming conventions, scripts, and automation tools.
- Create clean and organised Nuke scripts.
- Stay updated with evolving 2D tools and techniques.
- Provide assistance during crunch times across multiple projects.
- Engage proactively with new technologies and tools.
- Mentor and support junior artists.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Experience in film/TV VFX production in a similar compositing role.
- Good working knowledge of Nuke.
- Detail-oriented with a strong artistic eye and good understanding of photography.
- Technical and creative knowledge of colour, light, composition, and design.
- Ability to remain calm and deliver effectively under pressure.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Thorough knowledge of the VFX pipeline and film/TV production workflows.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time effectively.
- Positive, flexible, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to projects and tasks.
- Very strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of core compositing techniques including colour correction, blue & green screen extraction, roto, CG and working with AOVs, and tracking.
- Knowledge of technical and organisational aspects of a studio pipeline.
- Ability to take direction and feedback and efficiently action it.
- Strong attention to detail, deadlines, and ability to organise and plan goals.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting the following information:
- How Did You Hear About Us
- First Name
- Last Name
- Email Address
- Contact Number
- Current Location
- Cover Letter
- CV
- Showreel Link and Password (if applicable)
- Salary Expectations and Salary Type (Annually, Daily, Monthly)
- Available From Date and Notice Period
- Years of Industry Experience
- Nationality
- Right to work in the UK without company sponsorship
- Previous work experience at Union (Yes/No)
