This job listing is for a full time position for a Nuke VFX Finishing Artist here at Wash.

Wash is a boutique post production facility in Farringdon, London. We specialise in colour grading, finishing and VFX for commercials, music promos and feature films.

We are looking for someone with a creative eye and ability to problem solve and offer solutions to meet our clients needs and deliver on their creative visions. Being in a small, close knit team, the ideal candidate will also share Wash’s ethos of a collaborative and friendly approach to work. The role will give the candidate autonomy and ability to lead projects from a VFX point of view. 

Projects will vary vastly from day to day. There will be compositing, clean up, beauty work, graphics, onlining/finishing, clocking - depending on the project.

Responsibilities

• – Creating high-quality digital composites and visual effects for TVCs, Music Promos, Features and Television
• – Seamlessly integrate all the layers or elements of a shot, including live-action and computer graphics elements
• – Working from briefs through to final delivery on VFX projects.
• – Compositing 2D, 3D and live action elements to a professional standard.
• – Working closely with production and colourists in a streamline workflow.
• – Understanding of Clearcast and Commercial delivery partner requirements.
• – Strong experience with online finishing; for TVCs, online, music videos and longer form projects.
• – Communicating effectively with clients.
• – Run attended sessions in suites with clients.
• – Meeting schedules and project deadlines. 
• – Ability to multitask and balance the creative and technical requirements for each project.
• – Managing client expectations.
• – Being able to accurately quote for each project.
• – Being resourceful, ability to coordinate additional freelancers to assist when needed, whilst taking the lead on a project.
• – Maintaining our client base, and nurturing your own client network.

Skills

• – Operate Nuke Studio at a professional level. 
• – A good understanding of working colour spaces and VFX workflows.
• – Ability to do any required tracking (both 2D and 3D).
• – Create Mattes for Colourists.
• – Clean up and beauty work.
• – Online TVC/Broadcast Clocking Experience and Clearcast understanding.
• – Ability to Conform XML/AAF/EDL and Render Broadcast Spec from Nuke. 
• – Strong communication and team playing skills.
• – Must have extensive experience working with clients including directors and agency. creatives from initial meetings through to final delivery.
• – Ability to attend shoots and supervise VFX requirements on-set.
• – Will be required to break-down and quote on VFX projects.
• – Experience of other 3D CG and Compositing software a bonus.
• – Ability to react to changes efficiently and meet delivery deadlines.
• – Have the ability to deal with client issues quickly and effectively, seeking assistance when required.
• – Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills.
• – A pro-active and collaborative work ethic.
• – A strong eye for detail.
• – The ability to multitask, prioritize and problem solve.
  
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Please apply with your CV and cover letter to jobs@wash.co.uk