2D Supervisor

One of Us

. Drive the overall direction of the 2D department .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing the 2D department, overseeing production workflows, and guiding team development while balancing creative and technical aspects of projects. Proficient in providing constructive feedback, solving compositing challenges, and ensuring quality standards are met throughout the production process.

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Expert User Of NukeOn-Set VFX SupervisionLeadership In 2D Department GoalsStrong Eye For DetailProactive Collaboration With VFX Departments

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Hard Skills

CompositingProduction Workflow ManagementCreative DevelopmentProblem-SolvingFrame Review And FinalizationTechnical Note InterpretationPython ScriptingMayaPhotoshopFilm VFX Processes

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsHighly OrganisedTeam BuildingConstructive Feedback

Tools & Technologies

NukeMayaPhotoshopLinuxWindows

Industry Keywords

2D Department ManagementVFX SupervisionCompositing ChallengesProduction BiddingClient Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the overall direction of the 2D department
Manage projects as a whole and collaborate with other 2D Supervisors in London to develop the 2D team
Drive the creative and look development process alongside VFX and CG Supervisors
Manage and supervise compositors, brief them and provide constructive feedback
Ensure consistency and develop production methodologies, creative approaches and problem-solving practices
Manage production workflow and pipeline
Manage production bidding for current and future projects
Schedule work closely with production
Review and finalise frames before submission
Attend client reviews and lead daily reviews with the Compositing team
Communicate client notes and guide artists
Solve technical and artistic compositing challenges
Guide the long-term goals of the 2D department, including team growth and 2D pipeline development
Provide on-set VFX supervision for 2D-based projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Work closely with production to schedule work
Strong eye for detail and ability to identify and fix issues in shots
Ability to direct tasks to junior, mid and senior level artists
Responsibility for team quality and reviewing/finalising frames before submission
Ability to understand, interpret and address technical notes
Proactive and collaborative work with VFX and support departments
Attend client reviews and lead daily reviews with the Compositing team
Communicate client notes and provide feedback and instructions to artists
Balance creative and technical aspects of shots/sequences while meeting quality standards
Solve difficult technical and artistic compositing challenges
Leadership in long-term 2D department goals, team building and 2D pipeline development, including stereoscopic projects
On-set VFX supervision for 2D-based projects
Knowledge of Python scripting useful but not essential
Basic working knowledge of Maya and Photoshop is a plus
Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems
Previous experience in a leadership role
Excellent communication skills with the immediate team and other VFX pipeline departments
Deep understanding of film VFX processes and pipeline
Expert user of Nuke
Critical eye for detail
Highly organised
40 contracted hours per week, with core hours 10:00am–17:30pm Monday to Friday
Required to work from the London office at least 2 days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
5 days carers leave per year
2 paid volunteering days per calendar year
Hybrid working
Company pension and life insurance
Medicash healthcare cash plan
A calendar full of wrap parties and other social events