Compositing Supervisor

1 day ago

Chennai India Knack Studios Full time

Job Description

Position: Compositing Supervisor

Location: Chennai (On-Site)

Experience: 10+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Knack Studios is a full-service post-production facility focused on transforming creative visions into

cinematic experiences. Led by filmmakers and powered by cutting-edge technology available for the

first time in South India, we have become a preferred destination for post-production services.

In just 7 years, we've successfully delivered over 850 projects across Tamil, Telugu, Hindi,

Malayalam, and Kannada industries.

Our headquarters in Chennai spans over 20,000 sq. ft. across two secure facilities, with a new 6,000

sq. ft. space opening soon in Hyderabad. Our services include Sound, Color Grading, and Visual

Effects, offering clients an end-to-end creative pipeline.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Compositing Supervisor to lead our compositing department.

This role demands strong artistic and technical capabilities, exceptional leadership, and a solid

understanding of visual storytelling and the VFX pipeline. The ideal candidate will drive the

compositing team toward delivering photorealistic, high-quality shots while collaborating closely

with internal departments and clients.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise all compositing activities from look development to final delivery.
- Collaborate with the VFX Supervisor, CG Supervisor, and other leads to meet creative and technical

goals.

- Lead and mentor a team of compositors, providing clear feedback and nurturing growth.
- Review, critique, and approve shots to ensure consistency, quality, and visual storytelling

standards.

- Troubleshoot complex creative and technical challenges using Nuke and related tools.
- Ensure proper adherence to naming conventions, color pipelines, and project standards.
- Work with production to estimate shot bids and manage schedules and budgets.
- Attend client reviews, interpret feedback, and ensure timely delivery of notes.
- Contribute to the recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of the compositing team.

Skills & Attributes

- Expert-level knowledge of Nuke; familiarity with After Effects and Blackmagic Fusion is a plus.
- Deep understanding of 3D passes, AOVs, deep compositing, and stereo workflows.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to maintain compositing quality across a large team and multiple sequences.
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with attention to detail in lighting, color, and integration.
- Familiarity with Python scripting in Nuke is a plus.
- Experience using production tracking tools like ShotGrid, Kitsu, etc.

Qualifications

- Diploma or Degree in VFX, Animation, or a related field.
- 10+ years of professional experience in compositing within the VFX industry.
- Demonstrated experience in supervising compositing teams and managing large-scale projects.
- A strong portfolio showcasing photorealistic compositing and leadership capabilities.

Preferred Qualities

- Calm under pressure with a practical and solution-driven approach.
- Strong artistic sensibility and understanding of cinematography and visual storytelling.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Proactive in identifying workflow improvements and driving technical innovation.
- Passionate about mentoring, continuous learning, and elevating team performance.

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