Compositor

Location & Work Requirements

• On-site in London, UK
• UK citizenship or a pre-existing UK work permit required

Your Tasks

• Upkeeping of client edits, ongoing checking of team’s work and communication about any editorial changes
• Ingesting plates, edit refs and count sheets
• Dealing with lensgrid data if required
• Updating the internal shot database
• Transcoding material into the VFX pipeline
• Creating minicuts for the client and VFX Supe
• Exporting EDLs for our RV context tool
• Close coordination with the Production teams
• Creation of showreels and clips for the RISE homepage and social media
• Researching reference material
• Attending daily project meetings
• Client delivery checking if required
• Operating screenings if required

Ideally You Will Have

• Experience using timeline editing software (i.e. Hiero, DaVinci, Avid, Premiere)
• Knowledge of different file formats (jpeg, tiff, mov, etc.)
• Some colourspace OCIO experience
• Excellent organizational skills
• Flexibility and reasonability
• Excellent attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• General interest in the VFX industry and editing
• Proactive manner and be a keen collaborator
• Great sense of humour!

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Location & Work Requirements

• On-site in London, UK
• UK citizenship or a pre-existing UK work permit required

Your Tasks

• Be the main person responsible for all Compositing aspects of a show
• Ensure consistency of the workflow and timely turnovers
• Collaborate with the show´s VFX Supervisor and VFX Producer to ensure client´s needs are met
• Lead your Compositing team on all technical aspects, while upholding clear communication at all times between the artists, production and pipeline teams, and other department supervisors
• Provide briefing and constructive feedback to your teammates
• Motivate and encourage your team

Ideally You Will Have

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role in a professional VFX environment
• Perfect eye for detail and realism
• Extensive knowledge of 3D space compositing and multi-channel EXR workflow
• Extensive knowledge of Nuke and Python
• General knowledge of Maya and/or Houdini
• Thorough understanding of the CG pipeline
• Familiarity with the USD pipeline is a plus
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven leadership skills and flexibility
• Experience working in a Linux environment

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Location & Work Requirements

• On-site in London, UK
• UK citizenship or a pre-existing UK work permit required

Your Tasks

• Oversee the entire production process, ensuring the quality and coherence of all work produced by the crew
• Lead project planning and supervise on set to maintain creative vision and technical standards
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear and effective communication
• Review and provide both technical and creative feedback to artists, guiding them towards achieving the desired outcome
• Organize team workflows, ensuring that all members meet their deadlines and maintain high-quality standards
• Step in to assist the team when needed, maintaining composure and leadership even in high-pressure situations
• Please note: This position requires you to work on-site

Ideally You Will Have

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in VFX post-production
• Proven experience as a VFX Supervisor
• Strong background as a CG or Comp Supervisor
• A creative eye with a keen aesthetic sense, along with a solid grasp of composition, cinematic design, and animation timing
• Experience in on-set supervision
• Ability to excel under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and realism
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• A great sense of humour is always a plus!

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Location & Work Requirements

• On-site in Berlin, Germany
• EU Citizenship or a pre-existing EU work permit is required

Your Main Tasks, Among Others, Will Be

• Assist the HR Managers with the preparation of employment contracts
• Monitor holiday, sick, and overtime leave for employees
• Track the availabilities of freelance artists
• Assist HR Managers with the running of performance assessments
• Maintain our HR systems and keep workflow documentation up to date
• Provide general administrative support, including the preparation of workplace related documentation
• Lead and develop the on/offboarding process for employees and freelancers across our offices in Germany
• Act as a point of contact for employees and freelancers and answer general questions or requests
• Collaborate with the rest of the HR team to continuously improve current workflows
• Provide occasional support to the recruiting team during periods of high demand

Ideally You Will Have

• Successfully completed BA degree and / or commercial training
• 1-2 years experience in an office environment
• Very good command of English and German, both written and spoken
• A proactive attitude and be able to work independently
• Experience in handling sensitive data in accordance with privacy laws
• A structured, reliable, and organized work style
• Solid knowledge of Office and HR tools (MS Office, Excel and ticketing systems)

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Location & Work Requirements

• Ideally on-site in Berlin, Germany or London, UK
• Strong applications from Munich, Cologne or Stuttgart will be considered
• If London, UK Citizenship or a pre-existing UK work permit required
• If Germany, EU Citizenship or a pre-existing EU work permit is required

Your Main Tasks, Among Others, Will Be

• Independent pre-selection of applicants, for both freelance and staff positions for our international team
• Organization and conduction of interviews and maintenance of our applicant database
• Independent search of applicants via common networking platforms
• Designing online job advertisements
• Close cooperation with other departments regarding job requirements, including regular updates on the application statuses
• Consultation regarding the contract offers for candidates
• Preparation and communication of contract offers
• Organization and participation in international conference and networking events

We Expect You To Have

• Successfully completed a BA degree and / or commercial training
• Solid knowledge of Excel, Word and workflow tools
• Very good command of English, both written and spoken - German is a plus
• The ability to provide expert recruiting advice
• Good interview skills and techniques
• An enthusiastic, convincing and dynamic personality
• Experience handling of common social media platforms

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Location & Work Requirements

• This position is based onsite/hybrid with 3 days a week in the office
• If London, UK citizenship or a pre-existing UK work permit required
• If Germany, EU citizenship or a pre-existing German work permit required

Role Overview

The VFX Producer is at the heart of a production, forming the leadership team alongside the VFX Supervisor and representing both the project and RISE to external partners and internally. Responsible for delivering visual effects within budget, on schedule, and to the client’s satisfaction, the VFX Producer oversees all aspects of a show, from the initial breakdown, bidding, and scheduling through to managing change orders, setting milestones, and allocating facility resources. This role requires close collaboration with clients to build and maintain strong relationships while anticipating and addressing scheduling, budgetary, and creative challenges through proactive planning, problem solving, and clear communication with the Executive Producer and Head of Departments. In addition, the VFX Producer provides guidance and mentorship to junior Producers, Production Managers, and Coordinators, while working closely with the wider production leadership team to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standard.

Responsibilities

• Produce and Manage Budgets and Schedules: Ensure the VFX work meets client satisfaction and the highest achievable standards.
• Workflow Documentation: Define, document, and communicate the project's overall workflow with the VFX Supervisor and Department Supervisors.
• Evaluate Production Costs: Update production costs, manage change orders, and handle the payment schedule with the client.
• Resource Planning: Plan and schedule facility resources with Department Supervisors and the VFX Supervisor across multiple offices.
• Milestone Oversight: Determine milestones, oversee scheduling, and ensure assignments are communicated and respected.
• Day-to-Day Scheduling: For some shows, manage daily schedules with the Coordinator(s) in the absence of a Production Manager.
• Financial Liaison: Coordinate with EP, Head of Production, and finance for cashflow planning, invoicing, and reporting.
• Progress Reporting: Provide regular verbal and written progress reports to clients, management, and internal teams.
• Facility Coordination: Ensure all departments are aware of schedule changes and production requirements, such as disk space and render capacities.
• Team Management: Manage and train production coordinators and managers, oversee their work, and handle performance and attendance
• Vendor Negotiation: Negotiate with external vendors for outsourcing purposes.
• Show Wrap: Oversee archiving, marketing materials, credits, and conduct post-mortem meetings to communicate key results.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in leading a production, being the face of the project to external partners, and managing internal teams
• Ability to manage initial visual effects breakdowns, bids, and overview schedules
• Proven experience in liaising with clients and managing these relationships
• Effective communication skills with EP, other producers, and head of departments
• Ability to provide regular updates and ensure all departments are informed of changes and requirements
• In Germany, fluency in English and German is required
• Proven ability to negotiate with external vendors for outsourcing purposes
• Experience with production tools such as Excel, FileMaker, Shotgun, or DaVinci Resolve
• Experience in overseeing project wrap-up activities, including archiving and post-mortem meetings

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Location & Work Requirements

• On-site in Berlin, Germany
• EU citizenship or a pre-existing EU work permit required

Your Tasks

• Manage workflow with the Producer and Facility Resource Manager to balance production schedule and employee resources in a multi-show environment
• Together with the Producer, develop, adapt and implement production strategies as needed to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of a show
• Together with the Producer, help to maintain the overall production schedule and department quotas to hit the targets outlined by the Producer
• Assist the Producer to regularly monitor and suggest improvements to the production workflow pertaining to scheduling, information flow and resource management
• Update production crew list and resource planning documents
• Assist the Producer when needed with the daily interaction with clients on production-related needs and deliveries
• Oversee Coordinators in managing artist assignments and production requirements from beginning to end of production
• Responsible for watching over the day-to-day operations of the show within the facility
• Oversee the coordination of dailies and reviews, ensuring accurate notes are taken and production priorities are distributed and followed through
• Oversee client deliveries of all temps and finals
• Create and maintain weekly status reports to track Asset and Shot progress to ensure compliance with (weekly) deadlines
• Understand elements impacting Departments to foresee/prevent challenges in the project schedule
• Facilitate inter-departmental meetings to encourage good communication and structured workflow
• Participate in client meetings when needed
• Anticipate special project requirements (software, hardware, server space, render capacity, resources) and ensuring information is communicated to IT/Systems and Producer as early as possible
• Communicate with external vendors for outsourcing purposes
• Mentor Production Coordinators and Production Assistants in their respective areas
• Other duties and responsibilities consistent with your position may be assigned to you from time to time

Ideally You Will Have

• Very good knowledge of the industry’s terminology
• Self-organizing, problem solving, and great with juggling multiple tasks
• Collaborative team spirit and assertiveness without being bossy
• Ability and willingness to lead a small coordination team
• Instinct to forecast workload in order to set short-term goals and ensure meeting final deadlines
• Positive and proactive attitude to ensure a good atmosphere within the team
• Good German and English skills
• Experience with Excel, FileMaker, Shotgun, DaVinci is a plus
• Experience in bidding is appreciated

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Location & Work Requirements

• On-site in Berlin/Stuttgart/Munich, Germany
• EU Citizenship or a pre-existing German work permit required

Your Tasks

• Work closely with Producers, Leads, and Supervisors to manage schedules and workflows across departments, ensuring internal and external deadlines are met
• Organize and support dailies, Cinesync sessions, rounds, and meetings – including note-taking and follow-up with artists and leads
• Track and manage client feedback and internal notes, ensuring updates are clearly communicated and logged in the production database daily
• Support timely and accurate delivery of temp and final shots, in collaboration with the editorial team and client-side contacts
• Maintain clear, proactive communication with artists, supervisors, and other departments, escalating potential issues early
• Manage incoming and outgoing client reference material and VFX plates
• Help prioritize render farm usage and oversee data flow for smooth operations
• Collaborate with support departments (IT, Editorial, etc.) to manage resources and resolve bottlenecks
• Help create a positive team culture by being solution-oriented and fostering collaboration

Ideally You Will Have

• Solid understanding of visual effects production workflows and terminology
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills
• Clear and professional communicator – both in person and via email or production tools
• Calm under pressure and capable of juggling shifting priorities and tight deadlines
• Positive and proactive attitude – you help maintain a great team dynamic
• Fluent in English, German is a plus
• Experience with production tools such as Excel, FileMaker, Shotgun, or DaVinci Resolve is a plus

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Location & Work Requirements

• On-site in Berlin, Germany or London, UK
• If Berlin, EU citizenship or a pre-existing EU work permit required
• If London, UK citizenship or a pre-existing UK work permit required

Your Tasks

• Run daily CG reviews and give notes to the team
• Make sure artists are sticking to our established CG workflows as efficiently and effectively as possible
• Mentor and manage a team of artists, providing support, guidance, and feedback as needed
• Creating project specific templates
• Work closely with the VFX supervisor to determine the best techniques and approaches for each project
• Ensure that all CG elements meet the required quality and technical standards by approving QC renders before artists hand over work to downstream departments
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure that deadlines are met and budgets are adhered to
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and new technology, continually seeking ways to improve and evolve the CG process
• Help improve workflows in collaboration with the Departments Head-ofs

Ideally You Will Have

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in CG supervision for feature films or television
• Expertise in 3D animation and compositing software such as Houdini, Maya, Mari, Karma/Renderman, Nuke
• Experience working in a USD driven pipeline
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to mentor and guide a team of artists
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• A strong portfolio demonstrating your ability to deliver high-quality CG visual effects
• Inspire confidence in others by demonstrating strong judgment, accountability, and the ability to set boundaries

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Location & Work Requirements

• On-site/remote in London, UK or Berlin and Munich, Germany
• If London, UK Citizenship or a pre-existing UK work permit required
• If Berlin or Munich, EU Citizenship or a pre-existing EU work permit required

The Tasks

• Creating high quality composites and integrating all elements into the sequence
• Matching our artificial elements to the shot plates and elevating fully artificial shots to a hyper realistic level
• Colour correcting, retouching, rotoscoping, chromakeying, degraining and regraining of the images
• Collaborating with other artists on solving technical and creative challenges
• Working closely with various departments to ensure high quality standards of the production

Ideally You Will Have

• At least 3+ years of working in a professional VFX environment
• Good eye for detail and realism
• Good knowledge of 3D space compositing and multi-channel EXR workflow
• Solid knowledge of Nuke; general knowledge of Maya and/or Houdini is a plus
• Nuke scripting and customization in Python skills is a plus
• Familiarity with the USD pipeline is a plus