VFX Compositor

Company Description Studio 51 is a visual effects production studio with locations in Hyderabad, Beijing, and Mumbai, serving the film, entertainment, and advertising industries. The studio collaborates with a diverse network of local and global artists to deliver a wide range of creative solutions. Services include concept design, pre-production, shoot supervision, and post-production for high-quality visual content. Studio 51 is currently evolving from a specialized VFX company into a broader film, television, and AI-focused studio, offering opportunities to work across emerging media and technologies.
Role Description The VFX Compositor at Studio 51 will be responsible for integrating live-action footage, CG elements, matte paintings, and effects layers to create seamless final shots for film, television, and advertising projects. Day-to-day tasks include setting up and refining composite scenes, color matching plates and CG, enhancing lighting and depth, and ensuring continuity across sequences. The role involves close collaboration with the CG, lighting, animation, and production teams to interpret creative direction, troubleshoot technical issues, and deliver shots on schedule. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai, requiring consistent presence in the studio for reviews, client sessions, and team coordination.
Contract: 3 months
Qualifications
Strong compositing skills, with experience integrating multiple visual elements and managing complex shots.
Proficiency in Autodesk Maya, including working with rendered passes and CG assets.
Experience with lighting for VFX and an understanding of how lighting affects composition and realism.
Familiarity with animation workflows and pipelines, and the ability to collaborate effectively with animation teams.
Exposure to game development or interactive media pipelines is an advantage.
Comfort working with industry-standard compositing software (e.g., Nuke, After Effects, Fusion) and related tools.
Strong visual sense, attention to detail, and ability to interpret storyboards and creative briefs.
Effective communication skills and proven ability to work in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.
Relevant diploma or degree in VFX, Animation, Computer Graphics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Work arrangement
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