Compositing Supervisor

The Compositing Supervisor plays a central role in the artistic and technical integration of shots delivered by the 2D team. As a key guardian of visual quality and established workflows they work closely with the VFX and CG Supervisors Production and Art Direction to ensure that deliverables remain consistent with the projects creative vision.

As a hands-on expert mentor workflow manager and cross-departmental point of contact the Compositing Supervisor brings the team together around high-quality standards while ensuring rigorous planning and the smooth execution of assigned tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Quality

• Translate the projects artistic vision into clear and actionable direction for Compositing Artists.
• Lead daily reviews review internal versions and guide artists toward a high level of creative execution.
• Collaborate with VFX and CG Supervisors to solve complex visual challenges and maintain consistency across departments.
• Propose achievable creative solutions while considering technical budgetary and production constraints.
• Actively contribute to the development and execution of key shots or complex sequences.

Technical Quality

• Establish and maintain rigorous technical methodologies aligned with the Rodeo FX pipeline.
• Ensure scripts meet established standards renders are optimized and final deliverables are clean and production-ready.
• Contribute to the creation and documentation of compositing-specific tools and templates.
• Monitor continuity across shots and ensure the overall technical quality of the work.
• Work closely with other departments to quickly identify and resolve technical issues.

Leadership and Communication

• Guide motivate and empower artists throughout the project.
• Clearly communicate objectives feedback and expectations during briefings daily reviews and one-on-one meetings.
• Remain calm and composed during critical periods resolve issues and escalate concerns to the appropriate stakeholders (Production Supervisors HR etc.) at the right time.
• Foster a healthy collaborative work environment aligned with Rodeo FXs values.
• Support team members professional development identify training needs and share knowledge and expertise.

Project Management

• Contribute to estimates artist casting and deliverable planning in collaboration with Production.
• Track shot progress anticipate potential roadblocks and adjust priorities as needed.
• Take prompt action when work deviates from established objectives standards or professional ethics.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback support evaluations and contribute to talent identification.
• Support Production in preparing estimates or delivery documentation as required.

Workflow Strategies

• Optimize existing processes and propose more efficient methods to improve team performance.
• Ensure tools templates and procedures are up to date properly documented and clearly understood by the team.
• Actively contribute to the evolution of the Compositing pipeline taking into account the needs of both the project and the team.
• Identify opportunities for automation simplification or technical development.
• Contribute to aligning and standardizing best practices across projects and departments.

Qualifications :

• 8 years of experience in high-end digital compositing for feature film and/or episodic productions including significant experience as a Compositing Lead Compositing Supervisor or equivalent.
• Excellent proficiency in Nuke; knowledge of Flame is an asset.
• Strong portfolio or demo reel demonstrating high-quality photoreal compositing and complex 2D/3D integration.
• Proven experience leading Compositing Artists reviewing work providing clear creative and technical direction and delivering to production schedules.
• Advanced skills in color lighting perspective photography and the integration of 2D/3D elements.
• Strong understanding of VFX production pipelines and cross-department workflows.
• Familiarity with Flow Production Tracking (ShotGrid) or equivalent production tracking tools.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and support artists with both rigor and empathy.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to remain resilient under pressure.
• Strong professional English communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with teams across multiple studios and time zones.
• Strategic mindset and ability to propose practical and innovative solutions.
• Experience in tool or template development client presentations or contributing to pipeline development is an asset.

Additional Information :

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

At Rodeo FX diversity is a core value. Were committed to creating an inclusive equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity challenges our thinking and helps us deliver better work.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time