Nuke Compositor / Motion Designer - Advertising

Rodeo FX•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

This posting is an expression of interest for future opportunities. Rodeo FX is seeking a Nuke Compositor / Motion Designer to produce high-quality visual work for advertising, branded content, and experiential projects. This hybrid role requires strong Nuke compositing expertise combined with motion design, Photoshop, and broader 2D capabilities. The artist will work closely with Creative Directors, VFX Supervisors, producers, and other artists to translate creative briefs into polished visual solutions that meet creative, technical, and delivery standards. Opportunities may initially be offered on a freelance or project-based contract basis, 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, color, 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.
Experience in advertising, commercials, branded content, or experiential projects.
Knowledge of Flame, real-time production, interactive content, or emerging creative technologies.

Responsibilities

Create high-quality 2D compositing work using Nuke, integrating live-action footage, CG renders, photographic assets, and graphic elements.
Perform keying, tracking, cleanup, paint, rotoscoping, color adjustments, and other compositing tasks.
Maintain visual consistency in lighting, color, 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 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 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.