Full-time staff role to start ASAP

On-site in London with hybrid

You must be a UK resident or able to work in the UK without the requirement for a visa

The Opportunity

Join a dynamic creative company as a Lead 2D Artist, where you will lead compositing on creative advertising projects and collaborate with experienced VFX Supervisors, Creatives and Directors.

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to develop advanced VFX skills and lead complex/creative projects
• Work closely with clients and contribute to creative pitches
• Mentor and support junior artists

What you'll be doing

• Lead the Compositing and Mastering process on projects
• Collaborate with VFX Supervisors, clients, and the wider team to ensure high-quality output
• Attend client meetings, breakdown scripts, generate quotes, and provide technical solutions
• Take responsibility for the most challenging aspects of projects, ensuring timely and on or under budget completion
• Maintain and improve team standards through training and support
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new tools and AI enhanced workflows
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering advice and solutions in pre-production meetings

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience in 2D VFX, ideally in advertising, with a solid understanding Nuke and ideally Flame and experience integrating photoreal CG and animation
• A natural eye for detail, composition, colour, and lighting
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills, with a focus on team development
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• A proactive and collaborative attitude, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and interested in learning new tools and technology
• A sense of humour and a positive, constructive approach to feedback and challenges

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