Compositing Artist (Freelance)

Pitch Black Creative • New York, NY

7h • $60 - $80

About The Position

FOLKS is hiring a freelance Compositing Artist to create visual effects for episodic television and feature films. The role involves integrating CG characters, effects, and 2D elements into plate photography; keying and refining bluescreen and greenscreen shots; and matching colour, lighting, and continuity. Artists are expected to review their work for quality, present it in dailies, respond to supervisor feedback, and resolve common compositing and pipeline issues. Mid-level artists also handle moderately complex shots independently, review others’ work, optimize Nuke scripts and renders, use Python to streamline repetitive tasks, and support junior artists.

Requirements

• Junior: Foundational knowledge of CG integration, keying, and colour grading.
• Junior: Familiarity with Nuke and Mocha.
• Junior: Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn.
• Mid-level: Proven compositing experience in VFX production.
• Mid-level: Solid proficiency in Nuke and Mocha.
• Mid-level: Basic Python scripting.
• Mid-level: Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines.
• Both levels: Strong communication skills and comfort working across time zones.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with RV or similar playback tools.

Responsibilities

• Integrate CG characters, FX elements, and 2D elements into plate photography.
• Pull keys, despill, and perform edge work for bluescreen and greenscreen shots.
• Apply colour correction and grading to match plate lighting and continuity.
• Self-QC work for edge quality, stable mattes, grain, and frame-to-frame continuity before submitting.
• Troubleshoot common compositing and pipeline issues, escalating to Pipeline or TDs when needed.
• Present work in dailies and respond to supervisor feedback.
• Mid-level: Work independently on moderately complex shots, tech-check others’ work, troubleshoot Nuke scripts and render performance, and script in Python to streamline repetitive tasks.
• Mid-level: Provide guidance and technical support to junior artists.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed