Rodeo FX is looking for a Senior Compositing Artist to join its growing 2D team in Bengaluru. In this role, you will combine live-action footage, CG, and other visual elements to create realistic, polished, and production-ready VFX shots. You will work primarily in Nuke, handling tasks such as compositing, rotoscoping, keying, tracking, color correction, grain management, and CG integration. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of professional compositing experience, a strong understanding of photographic principles, and a portfolio or demo reel showing high-quality photorealistic work.
- Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Job Type: Full-time
- Department: Rodeo FX – 2D
- Work Arrangement: On-site, 5 days per week
Job Overview : Senior Compositing Artist
| Job Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Senior Compositing Artist |
| Company | Rodeo FX |
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Department | 2D / Compositing |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Work Mode | On-site |
| Working Days | 5 days per week |
| Primary Software | Nuke |
| Key Skills | Compositing, Rotoscopy, Keying, Tracking, Color Correction, CG Integration |
| Other Tools | Mocha / 3D Tracking – an advantage |
| Production Tools | ShotGrid or similar – an advantage |
| Industry | VFX / Film / Animation |
| Portfolio | Strong compositing demo reel required |
About Rodeo FX
Rodeo FX is an award-winning creative company specializing in visual effects, animation, advertising, and experiential content.
The company works with leading entertainment and streaming companies, including Netflix, HBO, Disney, Marvel, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros., and Sony.
In 2026, Rodeo FX opened its newest studio in Bengaluru, expanding its global network across Canada, the United States, Europe, and India.
Located at International Tech Park Bengaluru, the new 40,000-square-foot studio is designed to accommodate up to 400 artists and supports both Rodeo FX and Mikros Animation.
The Bengaluru team is fully integrated into Rodeo FX’s global production pipeline, working with artists, supervisors, and production teams across international studios.
As the Bengaluru studio continues to grow, Rodeo FX is building its senior creative and technical teams. This is an opportunity to work on high-end VFX projects while contributing to the development of a growing global studio.
About the Role
As a Senior Compositing Artist, you will be responsible for bringing together different visual elements to create seamless and believable final images.
You will work with live-action footage, CG elements, effects, and other assets to create polished VFX shots that match the creative direction of the project.
You will work closely with Compositing Leads, VFX Supervisors, Production, and other departments to ensure that every shot meets the required artistic and technical standards.
Key Responsibilities
🎬 Compositing & 2D Work
- Perform professional compositing work using Nuke.
- Combine live-action footage, CG, FX, and other visual elements.
- Create accurate masks and perform rotoscoping.
- Remove unwanted objects, rigs, wires, and other technical elements.
- Perform background cleanup and image retouching.
- Handle pre-compositing and element preparation.
- Perform 2D tracking and keying.
- Apply color correction and grading adjustments.
- Manage grain removal and grain addition.
- Integrate CG and 2D elements naturally into live-action footage.
- Choose the appropriate compositing techniques for each shot.
🎨 Creative Quality
- Create realistic and visually convincing compositions.
- Maintain visual consistency across shots and sequences.
- Follow the artistic direction provided by Leads and Supervisors.
- Work with Supervisors and Leads to improve the final look of shots.
- Find simple and effective solutions to creative challenges.
- Adjust compositions to improve the overall visual impact of the shot.
⚙️ Technical Quality
- Deliver clean, organized, and technically correct Nuke scripts.
- Identify and solve technical problems independently.
- Communicate upstream issues to the appropriate departments.
- Apply feedback quickly and accurately.
- Perform detailed quality checks before submitting work.
- Follow Rodeo FX’s production and technical standards.
👥 Communication & Teamwork
- Communicate clearly with Production, Leads, and Supervisors.
- Share important information with team members to keep production moving smoothly.
- Participate in dailies and progress meetings.
- Work effectively with artists from other departments.
- Remain calm, professional, and constructive under production pressure.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.
📚 Learning & Development
- Stay updated with new compositing tools and techniques.
- Test and adopt more efficient workflows.
- Share useful techniques and best practices with other artists.
- Use feedback to continuously improve your work.
- Contribute to the growth and development of the compositing department.
Requirements
Essential Requirements
- 5+ years of professional digital compositing experience in the VFX industry.
- Experience working on high-end feature films and/or episodic productions is preferred.
- Excellent knowledge of Nuke.
- Strong portfolio or demo reel showing high-quality photorealistic compositing.
- Strong understanding of integrating 2D and 3D elements.
- Good understanding of photographic principles, including:
- Lighting
- Color
- Perspective
- Reflections
- Lens characteristics
- Strong knowledge of:
- Keying
- Rotoscopy
- Tracking
- Color correction
- Grain management
- CG integration
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet production deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and quality.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
- Strong professional English communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with teams across multiple studios and time zones.
Additional Skills
The following skills are an advantage:
- Experience with Mocha.
- 3D tracking experience.
- Knowledge of Flow Production Tracking (ShotGrid) or similar production tracking tools.
- Experience contributing to compositing workflow improvements.
- Experience working closely with CG, FX, Lighting, and other VFX departments.
Work Arrangement
| Work Arrangement | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Work Mode | On-site |
| Working Days | 5 days per week |
| Work Location | Rodeo FX Bengaluru Studio |
| Collaboration | Work closely with artists, supervisors, and production teams |
| Communication | Supports faster communication and decision-making |
| Knowledge Sharing | Encourages sharing of skills, techniques, and ideas |
| Team Environment | Collaborative and connected studio culture |
Why Join Rodeo FX?
Rodeo FX is an artist-founded and artist-led company focused on providing artists with the creative freedom, resources, and environment needed to produce high-quality work.
As part of the Bengaluru team, you will have the opportunity to:
- Work with an international VFX team.
- Collaborate with artists and supervisors across global studios.
- Contribute to high-end VFX productions.
- Work on complex compositing challenges.
- Help develop a growing Bengaluru studio.
- Share knowledge and techniques with other artists.
- Contribute to improving compositing workflows and production methods.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Rodeo FX is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where different perspectives are welcomed and respected.
The company believes that diverse experiences and ideas strengthen creativity, encourage new ways of thinking, and help teams deliver better work.
Use of AI in Recruitment
Rodeo FX may use AI-based tools during certain stages of its recruitment process, including interview transcription or preliminary application analysis.
These tools may be provided by third-party companies, and some data may be processed outside Quebec.
AI tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by Rodeo FX’s recruitment team and hiring managers.
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Before You Apply
Make sure your profile matches the key requirements for this role:
- 🎬 5+ years of professional VFX compositing experience
- 🖥️ Excellent Nuke skills
- 🎥 Strong compositing demo reel
- 🎨 Experience creating photorealistic VFX shots
- 🔄 Strong knowledge of 2D/3D integration
- ✂️ Experience with rotoscoping, keying, and tracking
- 🎨 Knowledge of color correction and grain management
- 📷 Good understanding of photography and lens characteristics
- 🔍 Strong attention to detail and quality
- 🧩 Ability to solve compositing and technical problems independently
- 🗣️ Strong professional English communication skills
- 🤝 Comfortable working with international VFX teams
- 🏢 Comfortable working on-site in Bengaluru, 5 days a week
🚀 Ready to Take Your Compositing Career Further?
If you have strong Nuke skills and experience creating high-quality, photorealistic VFX, apply for the Senior Compositing Artist position at Rodeo FX in Bengaluru.
Submit your CV/resume and compositing demo reel through the official application process. Make sure your reel highlights your strongest compositing work, CG integration, and problem-solving skills.
Take the next step in your VFX career and join Rodeo FX’s growing Bengaluru team.
