Senior Compositor | Cinetism Inc

Cinetism Inc. is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Compositor to join its VFX team for ongoing feature-film and cinematic VFX projects.

This is a remote freelance opportunity for a compositor with a strong understanding of photorealistic image integration, cinematic lighting, colour, atmosphere, depth and photographic detail.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating polished, production-ready final composites by combining live-action plates, CG renders, matte paintings, roto, paint and other VFX elements. You will take ownership of assigned shots from turnover through final delivery while working closely with VFX Supervisors, Leads and other artists.

Cinetism Inc. is an independently owned, artist-driven VFX studio with operations associated with Montreal and Pune. The studio works across VFX and animation, including cinematic and feature-film projects.

We are looking for artists who understand that excellent compositing is more than simply combining layers. A strong Senior Compositor should be able to analyse a plate, understand its photographic characteristics and make informed creative and technical decisions that result in a believable final image.

Job Overview : Senior Compositor

About the Role

As a Senior Compositor at Cinetism Inc., you will play an important role in bringing complex VFX shots to their final cinematic quality.

You will be expected to work independently on assigned shots while maintaining close communication with Supervisors, Leads and the wider production team.

The role involves integrating multiple visual elements into convincing final images while preserving the photographic qualities of the original footage.

You may work on shots involving CG characters, creatures, digital environments, set extensions, matte paintings, atmospheric effects, digital doubles, green-screen footage and complex multi-pass renders.

Senior Compositors should be comfortable handling technically demanding shots and solving problems without compromising the creative intent of the sequence.

You will also be responsible for keeping your Nuke scripts clean, organised and production-ready throughout the life of a shot.

Key Responsibilities

Compositing & Shot Integration
As a Senior Compositor, you will be responsible for creating high-quality, photorealistic final composites for feature-film VFX projects. You will seamlessly integrate CG elements into live-action plates and combine live-action footage, CG renders, matte paintings and other VFX elements to create convincing final shots.

You will work with complex multi-layer compositing setups, integrate multiple CG render passes and AOVs, maintain visual consistency across individual shots and sequences, and accurately match colour, exposure, contrast and lighting between different elements. You will also recreate realistic depth, atmosphere and environmental interaction to ensure seamless integration.

Nuke & Technical Work
You will use Foundry Nuke to build and maintain professional compositing scripts and efficiently manage complex node-based workflows. Your responsibilities will include advanced keying, roto, tracking, paint and cleanup, as well as creating and managing 2D and 2.5D compositing setups.

You may also work with camera projections, multi-pass CG integration and holdout workflows when required. You will be expected to troubleshoot technical compositing challenges, maintain clean and organised node structures, and ensure all Nuke scripts remain production-ready throughout the project.

Shot Ownership

Cinetism Inc. is looking for Senior Compositors who can take full ownership of their assigned shots, from initial turnover through Supervisor review and final delivery. You should be able to analyse each shot, identify potential creative or technical challenges and develop an effective approach that results in a polished, production-ready composite.

You will be expected to work confidently through Supervisor and client feedback, making revisions efficiently while preserving the original creative intent of the shot. A strong understanding of production priorities is essential, including knowing when additional refinement is required and when a shot has reached the appropriate quality for review or final delivery.

Required Qualifications as Senior Compositor

Candidates should have 6+ years of professional VFX compositing experience, with strong production-level expertise in Foundry Nuke. Previous experience working on feature films, episodic productions or other high-end cinematic VFX projects is highly desirable.

You should have an excellent understanding of photorealistic compositing, along with strong knowledge of colour, lighting, photography and image formation. A solid understanding of CG render passes and AOV workflows is required, as well as professional experience with keying, roto, paint, tracking, projections and 2.5D compositing techniques.

The role also requires a strong understanding of live-action and CG integration, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently within established production schedules. Candidates should be comfortable working within a professional VFX pipeline, managing deadlines and collaborating effectively with Supervisors, Leads, Production and other artists.

Preferred Experience

Additional experience with creature and animal integration, digital doubles, complex CG environments, set extensions and green-screen or blue-screen compositing will be considered an advantage. Experience integrating atmospheric and environmental effects, digital matte paintings and complex multi-pass CG renders is also highly valuable.

Candidates with experience in camera projections, advanced cleanup and paint work, feature-film VFX sequences, cinematic action sequences and photorealistic environment integration are particularly well suited to this position. A strong understanding of how creatures, characters and CG elements interact naturally with live-action environments will be beneficial for the type of cinematic work involved.

What Makes a Strong Candidate?

The ideal candidate will combine advanced technical compositing expertise with strong artistic judgement. You should be able to analyse a shot and identify the elements that prevent it from feeling believable, then determine the appropriate creative and technical solutions required to improve it.

A strong visual eye for composition, lighting, colour, perspective, scale, depth, atmosphere, edge quality, texture, lens behaviour, motion and photographic consistency is essential. Understanding these elements will allow you to integrate CG and live-action imagery in a way that feels natural rather than visually separate.

You should also be comfortable researching photographic and cinematic references and experimenting with different approaches when solving challenging shots. As a Senior Compositor, you should be capable of understanding the creative intent of a shot, identifying its technical requirements and developing an appropriate compositing solution without requiring every decision to be individually directed.

Collaboration & Production

Although this is a remote position, clear and consistent communication is essential. You will collaborate closely with VFX Supervisors, Leads, Production and other artists throughout the project to ensure shots meet both creative expectations and technical requirements.

You should communicate clearly about shot progress, raise technical or creative concerns early and respond professionally to feedback. You will also be expected to manage your workload effectively, meet agreed production deadlines and maintain consistent visual quality across all assigned shots.

Following established pipeline requirements, production standards and naming conventions will be an important part of the role. Nuke scripts should remain clean, organised and understandable so they can be reviewed, transferred or continued by other artists and Supervisors when necessary.

Remote Freelance Opportunity

This position is offered as a remote freelance / contract opportunity, allowing artists to contribute from their current location while working within agreed production requirements and schedules.

Applicants should be prepared to provide information regarding their current location, time zone, availability, freelance or contract availability, preferred working arrangement and expected daily or weekly rate. This information will help determine compatibility with the project’s production schedule and remote collaboration requirements.

The engagement may initially be project-based, with the possibility of additional or ongoing opportunities depending on project requirements, artist performance, availability and future production needs.

Project Environment

The position will involve feature-film and cinematic VFX projects with a strong emphasis on realistic, grounded and photorealistic visual treatment. Artists may work across a variety of challenging shot types depending on the requirements of each production.

Projects may involve live-action and CG integration, complex CG environments, creature work, digital doubles, set extensions, matte paintings, atmospheric and environmental effects, green-screen composites, multi-pass CG integration and other cinematic VFX sequences.

Artists should be equally comfortable taking responsibility for individual hero shots and working across larger sequences where maintaining continuity in lighting, colour, atmosphere and overall photographic treatment is essential.

What We Value

At Cinetism Inc., the focus is on creating convincing imagery that supports the story and maintains the visual quality expected from high-end cinematic VFX. Quality is an important part of the process, and final shots should feel believable, polished and visually consistent with the surrounding sequence.

We value ownership, problem solving, consistency, communication and attention to detail. Artists should take responsibility for their work from turnover through final delivery, approach complex VFX challenges with both creative and technical thinking and maintain consistent standards throughout production.

Clear communication is particularly important when working remotely, allowing artists, Supervisors and Production teams to collaborate effectively. Attention to subtle photographic details—including lighting, grain, edges, depth, reflections, shadows and atmospheric behaviour—can make a significant difference in creating a convincing final composite.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit an updated Resume or CV and a professional compositing showreel demonstrating their strongest work. Applications should also include a clear breakdown of the candidate’s contribution to the shots presented in the reel, particularly where work was completed as part of a larger VFX team.

Please include your years of professional VFX experience, current location, time zone, current availability, freelance or contract availability, expected daily or weekly rate and a direct link to your showreel.

Your reel should demonstrate your ability to create polished, photorealistic composites and ideally include examples of CG integration, creature work, digital doubles, environments, keying, projections, multi-pass compositing and other technically challenging VFX work. Where possible, provide breakdowns explaining exactly which elements of each shot were your responsibility.

Please ensure that your showreel link is directly accessible and that your contribution to collaborative productions is clearly identified.

How to Apply

Send your application to careers@cinetism.com with the subject line:

Senior Compositor Application – Your Name

Your application should include your CV, compositing showreel, reel breakdown, professional experience, availability, location/time zone and expected freelance rate. Please make sure to include a direct link to your showreel in the email.