Sky
Isleworth, Middlesex
We are looking for a talented and ambitious Nuke Compositor to join NxGen studio's growing AI hybrid compositing team. This role is ideal for a compositor with strong foundational experience in high-end VFX or post-production who is excited by the evolving intersection of traditional compositing and AI-assisted workflows. We are seeking someone with excellent compositing fundamentals, strong creative instincts, and a genuine curiosity for how emerging AI technologies can enhance modern production pipelines. Working closely with the Lead Compositor , AI Artists and Creative Directors, you will help integrate live-action photography, CG elements, and AI-generated imagery into visually cohesive and production-ready final outputs. This is a highly collaborative role focused on technical problem-solving, visual consistency, and helping bridge the gap between AI-assisted generation and high-end compositing craft. NxGen is Sky Creative's AI-first hybrid studio, built to redefine how creative work is imagined, produced, and delivered. By combining world-class talent with intelligent systems, scalable infrastructure, and agile production models, we enable teams to move faster, collaborate smarter, and unlock greater creative freedom. More than a studio, NxGen represents a new approach to modern content creation - driven by innovation, experimentation, and adaptability. What you'll do AI Hybrid Compositing Composite high-quality shots combining live-action, CG, and AI-generated elements. Help integrate AI-assisted outputs into production-ready imagery while maintaining realism, continuity, and creative intent. Work across a range of hybrid workflows involving traditional VFX techniques alongside emerging AI methodologies. Support the refinement, cleanup, enhancement, and final integration of AI-generated content within compositing pipelines. Creative & Technical Shot Execution Apply strong compositing fundamentals including colour matching, edge refinement, relighting, integration, cleanup, layering, depth, and visual continuity. Demonstrate strong attention to detail across lighting, composition, texture, realism, and cinematic presentation. Show initiative in identifying opportunities for shot improvement and workflow efficiency. Contribute toward maintaining a high standard of visual polish and consistency across projects. AI Workflow Collaboration Work closely with AI Hybrid Artists and ideation teams to help transition concepts into achievable final shots. Help identify the most effective tools and workflows for integrating AI-generated material into compositing pipelines. Maintain awareness of the strengths, limitations, and practical applications of evolving AI image and video generation technologies. Support experimentation and iteration within AI-assisted workflows while ensuring outputs remain commercially viable and technically robust. Learning & Development Demonstrate curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging AI tools, workflows, and hybrid production techniques. Take an active interest in developing both technical and creative skills. Seek feedback positively and apply learnings to continually improve craft and execution quality. Contribute positively to team culture through collaboration, initiative, and openness to experimentation. What you'll bring Multi-year e xperience working as a nuke compositor within professional VFX, post-production, or creative studio environments with strong focus on advertising output . Experience compositing live-action and CG imagery with a strong eye for realism and integration. Interest in AI-assisted creative workflows and emerging production technologies. Strong artistic eye for composition, lighting, colour, texture, and cinematic detail. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Good communication skills and collaborative mindset. Familiarity with ShotGrid or equivalent production tracking tools is advantageous . Experience with node-based AI workflow tools such as ComfyUI , Flora, or Weavy is a plus. Familiarity with CG software such as Houdini or Cinema 4D is beneficial but not essential. Experience with Nuke Studio, DaVinci Resolve, or editorial/conform workflows is advantageous . Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Your office base Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
We are looking for a talented and ambitious Nuke Compositor to join NxGen studio's growing AI hybrid compositing team. This role is ideal for a compositor with strong foundational experience in high-end VFX or post-production who is excited by the evolving intersection of traditional compositing and AI-assisted workflows. We are seeking someone with excellent compositing fundamentals, strong creative instincts, and a genuine curiosity for how emerging AI technologies can enhance modern production pipelines. Working closely with the Lead Compositor , AI Artists and Creative Directors, you will help integrate live-action photography, CG elements, and AI-generated imagery into visually cohesive and production-ready final outputs. This is a highly collaborative role focused on technical problem-solving, visual consistency, and helping bridge the gap between AI-assisted generation and high-end compositing craft. NxGen is Sky Creative's AI-first hybrid studio, built to redefine how creative work is imagined, produced, and delivered. By combining world-class talent with intelligent systems, scalable infrastructure, and agile production models, we enable teams to move faster, collaborate smarter, and unlock greater creative freedom. More than a studio, NxGen represents a new approach to modern content creation - driven by innovation, experimentation, and adaptability. What you'll do AI Hybrid Compositing Composite high-quality shots combining live-action, CG, and AI-generated elements. Help integrate AI-assisted outputs into production-ready imagery while maintaining realism, continuity, and creative intent. Work across a range of hybrid workflows involving traditional VFX techniques alongside emerging AI methodologies. Support the refinement, cleanup, enhancement, and final integration of AI-generated content within compositing pipelines. Creative & Technical Shot Execution Apply strong compositing fundamentals including colour matching, edge refinement, relighting, integration, cleanup, layering, depth, and visual continuity. Demonstrate strong attention to detail across lighting, composition, texture, realism, and cinematic presentation. Show initiative in identifying opportunities for shot improvement and workflow efficiency. Contribute toward maintaining a high standard of visual polish and consistency across projects. AI Workflow Collaboration Work closely with AI Hybrid Artists and ideation teams to help transition concepts into achievable final shots. Help identify the most effective tools and workflows for integrating AI-generated material into compositing pipelines. Maintain awareness of the strengths, limitations, and practical applications of evolving AI image and video generation technologies. Support experimentation and iteration within AI-assisted workflows while ensuring outputs remain commercially viable and technically robust. Learning & Development Demonstrate curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging AI tools, workflows, and hybrid production techniques. Take an active interest in developing both technical and creative skills. Seek feedback positively and apply learnings to continually improve craft and execution quality. Contribute positively to team culture through collaboration, initiative, and openness to experimentation. What you'll bring Multi-year e xperience working as a nuke compositor within professional VFX, post-production, or creative studio environments with strong focus on advertising output . Experience compositing live-action and CG imagery with a strong eye for realism and integration. Interest in AI-assisted creative workflows and emerging production technologies. Strong artistic eye for composition, lighting, colour, texture, and cinematic detail. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Good communication skills and collaborative mindset. Familiarity with ShotGrid or equivalent production tracking tools is advantageous . Experience with node-based AI workflow tools such as ComfyUI , Flora, or Weavy is a plus. Familiarity with CG software such as Houdini or Cinema 4D is beneficial but not essential. Experience with Nuke Studio, DaVinci Resolve, or editorial/conform workflows is advantageous . Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Your office base Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
Sky
Isleworth, Middlesex
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Nuke Compositor to help build and shape an elite in-house compositing team within Sky Creative's NxGen studio . This is a senior creative and technical role requiring a highly experienced compositor with strong leadership instincts, excellent communication skills, and a forward-thinking approach to modern VFX workflows. Reporting directly to the Project Lead/Design Director and Creative Director, you will play a pivotal role in defining compositing standards, mentoring artists, refining workflows, and delivering high-end visual content across a diverse range of projects. T his role places a strong emphasis on AI-assisted hybrid workflows - integrating AI-generated elements seamlessly into live-action plates, as well as contributing to the execution and finishing of fully AI-generated shots and sequences. You will help establish best practices for maintaining cinematic quality, consistency, realism, and creative control across rapidly evolving hybrid pipelines. You will take ownership of complex shots and sequences from initial setup through final delivery, while helping guide the development of a next-generation compositing pipeline that embraces AI-assisted and hybrid workflows. NxGen is Sky Creative's AI-first hybrid studio, built to redefine how creative work is imagined, produced, and delivered. By combining world-class talent with intelligent systems, scalable infrastructure, and agile production models, we enable teams to move faster, collaborate smarter, and unlock greater creative freedom. More than a studio, NxGen represents a new approach to modern content creation - driven by innovation, experimentation, and adaptability. What you'll do Creative & Project Leadership Take ownership of high-end compositing work across individual shots and full sequences, ensuring exceptional visual quality and consistency. Collaborate closely with the studio's Creative Director, Design Director and Production to achieve the creative vision of each project. Ensure final imagery meets both artistic and technical delivery standards. Help define best practices for integrating AI-generated elements into high-end compositing workflows while maintaining cinematic realism and production-ready quality. Lead the refinement and elevation of fully AI-generated shots and sequences where appropriate . Work closely with AI Hybrid Artists, Creative Technologists, and CG teams to establish scalable, controllable, and artist-friendly workflows. Evaluate the strengths and limitations of emerging AI tools and advise on their practical application within production environments. Help ensure AI-assisted workflows maintain consistency, continuity, and creative integrity across projects. Team Leadership & Mentorship Help build, shape, and mentor a growing in-house compositing team. Provide clear, constructive feedback to junior and mid-level artists, fostering development and technical growth. Support the establishment of best practices, team structure, and efficient communication workflows. Act as a senior point of guidance for compositing challenges, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving in an open collaborative environment. Technical Workflow & Pipeline Development Lead shot setup and compositing workflow development within Nuke. Advise on workflow efficiencies, colour management, technical standards, and pipeline improvements. Work closely with pipeline, production, and technology teams to improve scalability and efficiency across projects. Contribute to ShotGrid (or equivalent tracking software) , ensuring renders are properly published and project files are consistently organised, archived, and easily accessible for future updates or reuse. AI & Hybrid Workflow Integration Help grow the development of AI-assisted hybrid workflows by evaluating and integrating emerging tools and technologies. Maintain awareness of current developments in AI, machine learning, automation, and real-time production techniques relevant to compositing. Understand the strengths, limitations, and practical applications of both traditional and AI-enhanced workflows within a production environment. What You'll Bring Extensive professional experience as a Senior Compositor within VFX, post-production, animation, or high-end creative production environments , with strong focus on advertising output . Expert-level knowledge of Foundry Nuke and modern compositing workflows. Demonstrated history of producing exceptional visual work, consistently delivering creative and technical excellence within the practical constraints of production schedules, budgets, and client expectations. Demonstrable leadership experience with a proven ability to identify , mentor, and nurture emerging talent, helping build a high-performing and collaborative compositing team Strong eye for detail, composition, colour, lighting, realism, and visual continuity. Deep understanding of colour science, EXR workflows, multi-pass compositing, and pipeline integration. Experience with Nuke Studio, DaVinci Resolve, conforming, or editorial finishing workflows is a plus. Strong understanding of and passion for developing AI-assisted compositing workflows and hybrid production methodologies. Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Your office base Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Nuke Compositor to help build and shape an elite in-house compositing team within Sky Creative's NxGen studio . This is a senior creative and technical role requiring a highly experienced compositor with strong leadership instincts, excellent communication skills, and a forward-thinking approach to modern VFX workflows. Reporting directly to the Project Lead/Design Director and Creative Director, you will play a pivotal role in defining compositing standards, mentoring artists, refining workflows, and delivering high-end visual content across a diverse range of projects. T his role places a strong emphasis on AI-assisted hybrid workflows - integrating AI-generated elements seamlessly into live-action plates, as well as contributing to the execution and finishing of fully AI-generated shots and sequences. You will help establish best practices for maintaining cinematic quality, consistency, realism, and creative control across rapidly evolving hybrid pipelines. You will take ownership of complex shots and sequences from initial setup through final delivery, while helping guide the development of a next-generation compositing pipeline that embraces AI-assisted and hybrid workflows. NxGen is Sky Creative's AI-first hybrid studio, built to redefine how creative work is imagined, produced, and delivered. By combining world-class talent with intelligent systems, scalable infrastructure, and agile production models, we enable teams to move faster, collaborate smarter, and unlock greater creative freedom. More than a studio, NxGen represents a new approach to modern content creation - driven by innovation, experimentation, and adaptability. What you'll do Creative & Project Leadership Take ownership of high-end compositing work across individual shots and full sequences, ensuring exceptional visual quality and consistency. Collaborate closely with the studio's Creative Director, Design Director and Production to achieve the creative vision of each project. Ensure final imagery meets both artistic and technical delivery standards. Help define best practices for integrating AI-generated elements into high-end compositing workflows while maintaining cinematic realism and production-ready quality. Lead the refinement and elevation of fully AI-generated shots and sequences where appropriate . Work closely with AI Hybrid Artists, Creative Technologists, and CG teams to establish scalable, controllable, and artist-friendly workflows. Evaluate the strengths and limitations of emerging AI tools and advise on their practical application within production environments. Help ensure AI-assisted workflows maintain consistency, continuity, and creative integrity across projects. Team Leadership & Mentorship Help build, shape, and mentor a growing in-house compositing team. Provide clear, constructive feedback to junior and mid-level artists, fostering development and technical growth. Support the establishment of best practices, team structure, and efficient communication workflows. Act as a senior point of guidance for compositing challenges, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving in an open collaborative environment. Technical Workflow & Pipeline Development Lead shot setup and compositing workflow development within Nuke. Advise on workflow efficiencies, colour management, technical standards, and pipeline improvements. Work closely with pipeline, production, and technology teams to improve scalability and efficiency across projects. Contribute to ShotGrid (or equivalent tracking software) , ensuring renders are properly published and project files are consistently organised, archived, and easily accessible for future updates or reuse. AI & Hybrid Workflow Integration Help grow the development of AI-assisted hybrid workflows by evaluating and integrating emerging tools and technologies. Maintain awareness of current developments in AI, machine learning, automation, and real-time production techniques relevant to compositing. Understand the strengths, limitations, and practical applications of both traditional and AI-enhanced workflows within a production environment. What You'll Bring Extensive professional experience as a Senior Compositor within VFX, post-production, animation, or high-end creative production environments , with strong focus on advertising output . Expert-level knowledge of Foundry Nuke and modern compositing workflows. Demonstrated history of producing exceptional visual work, consistently delivering creative and technical excellence within the practical constraints of production schedules, budgets, and client expectations. Demonstrable leadership experience with a proven ability to identify , mentor, and nurture emerging talent, helping build a high-performing and collaborative compositing team Strong eye for detail, composition, colour, lighting, realism, and visual continuity. Deep understanding of colour science, EXR workflows, multi-pass compositing, and pipeline integration. Experience with Nuke Studio, DaVinci Resolve, conforming, or editorial finishing workflows is a plus. Strong understanding of and passion for developing AI-assisted compositing workflows and hybrid production methodologies. Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Your office base Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
