Nuke Compositor / Motion Designer - Advertising

Rodeo FX•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This posting is an expression of interest for future opportunities in Nuke Compositing and Motion Design within the advertising sector. Rodeo FX is seeking talented individuals with expertise in Nuke compositing, motion design, Photoshop, and broader 2D capabilities. The role involves producing high-quality visual work for advertising, branded content, and experiential projects, translating creative briefs into polished visual solutions. This hybrid role requires a primary expertise in Nuke compositing, with comfort in motion design, graphic animation, and image manipulation. Opportunities may initially be freelance or project-based, with potential for longer-term contracts or regular employment.

Requirements

Relevant professional experience in visual effects compositing, advertising, post-production, motion design or a related creative-production environment.
Demonstrated expertise in Nuke.
Strong knowledge of 2D compositing principles and production workflows.
Experience in motion design and graphic animation.
Proficiency with Photoshop.
Experience integrating live-action footage, CG renders and graphic elements.
Strong understanding of composition, colour, lighting, perspective, timing and visual storytelling.
Strong creative and technical problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work across different visual styles, formats and project types.
Strong organizational, communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage priorities and deliver quality work within established deadlines.
Professional demo reel or portfolio demonstrating strong Nuke compositing and broader motion-design or 2D capabilities.
Excellent command of English, spoken and written.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of After Effects or other motion-design software is considered a strong asset.
Experience in advertising, commercials, branded content or experiential projects is considered an asset.
Knowledge of Flame, real-time production, interactive content or emerging creative technologies is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Create high-quality 2D compositing work using Nuke.
Integrate live-action footage, CG renders, photographic assets and graphic elements into cohesive final images.
Perform keying, tracking, cleanup, paint, rotoscoping, colour adjustments and other compositing tasks as required.
Maintain visual consistency in lighting, colour, perspective, depth and continuity.
Identify and resolve creative and technical compositing issues.
Deliver polished work that supports the creative vision and quality standards of Rodeo Ads.
Create, adapt and animate graphic elements based on creative briefs and visual references.
Prepare, retouch and manipulate visual assets using Photoshop and other relevant tools.
Contribute to titles, typography, transitions, screen graphics and other animated visual elements.
Adapt creative work for different formats, durations, platforms and delivery specifications.
Apply strong principles of design, composition, timing and animation.
Move effectively between compositing, motion design and general 2D assignments according to production needs.
Collaborate with Creative Directors, VFX Supervisors, producers and artists to determine the appropriate visual and technical approach.
Interpret creative briefs, concepts, storyboards, references and client feedback.
Participate in creative reviews and production discussions.
Implement internal and client feedback accurately and efficiently.
Propose practical solutions that balance creative quality, schedules and production constraints.
Remain adaptable as project requirements, priorities and creative direction evolve.
Plan and organize assigned work according to production schedules and priorities.
Communicate progress, dependencies, challenges and potential delivery risks to the appropriate stakeholders.
Maintain organized project files, Nuke scripts and visual assets in accordance with established workflows.
Follow technical specifications, naming conventions and version-control practices.
Review work before submission to ensure that deliverables meet project requirements.
Manage multiple assignments and iterations in a fast-paced production environment.
Contribute to improvements in production workflows, tools and working practices.
Foster a collaborative, respectful and solutions-oriented working environment.
Stay informed about emerging visual trends, production methods and technologies relevant to the role.