Senior Compositor - ILM

Currently hiring Senior Artists. Experienced mid-level applicants are also welcome to apply

This is a fixed-term contract for up to six months. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

We are looking for successful candidates to join us in early 2026 (January or February). Please ensure this aligns with your availability before applying.

The Senior Compositor combines live-action and computer-generated elements into visual effects shots that realise the vision and creative direction of the client and Visual Effects Supervisor. The Senior Compositor is ultimately responsible for the aesthetic integrity and technical quality of the final image delivered to the client.

Together with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor, evaluate the creative and technical approach for assigned shots

Performs all tasks associated with the compositing process with minimal supervision, including layering of elements, matte extraction, tracking, and colour grading on difficult shots

Actively maintain the overall look, colour balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences to create uniformity in all finished work

Consistently deliver excellent results with minimal supervision and good time management

Work proactively with other senior members of the team and across departments

Understand and embody the company's and the department's values of collaboration, efficiency and problem-solving

Anticipate technical challenges on shots and can plan and test solutions to find the most effective, aesthetic and technically sound result

Demonstrating resilience and efficiency in meeting time-sensitive goals

Taking ownership of own work while taking on board ideas and suggestions

Effective communicator with great interpersonal skills

Encouraging and empowering fellow artists

Acting as a point of contact for other artists and disciplines

Being aware of the wider show needs

Extensive experience with Nuke

Strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and colour

Keen sense of composition, colour and design

Familiarity with using Linux systems

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

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