Compositing Technical Lead

Job Description:

Combining traditional Nuke expertise with AI-driven workflows to create hyperreal, next-generation visual content. We are seeking an experienced Nuke Technical Lead to bridge the gap between our creative and development teams.

This role involves leading the technical direction of the Nuke ML toolset, developing and maintaining tools and processes, and ensuring seamless integration between AI outputs and high-end visual effects. You will mentor technical compositors, set pipeline standards, and collaborate closely with developers and artists to optimise workflows for both innovation and efficiency. We are hiring remotely across the EMEA region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction of the compositing department, overseeing tool creation, process design, and pipeline improvements.
• Develop, maintain, and document Nuke tools, plugins, and templates to streamline production and enhance visual quality.
• Act as the bridge between developers, the pipeline team and compositors, ensuring technical solutions align with creative needs.
• Collaborate closely with Compositing, AI and Animation Supervisors to integrate AI-generated elements into workflows.
• Mentor teams of artists, providing training and showcasing new tools.
• Establish consistent methodologies and standards to ensure on-time delivery of tools and assets.
• Troubleshoot and solve complex technical and creative challenges during production.
• Design and implement custom processes for AI-driven pipelines, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Closely collaborate with the pipeline team, and follow all pipeline development.
• Stay current with emerging compositing and AI technologies, contributing to R&D initiatives that push the boundaries of visual effects.
  
  

Must Have

• Proven VFX industry experience as a Technical Lead on high-end feature films or commercials.