Location
Chancery Lane, London, United Kingdom
Hours
Not specified
Salary
Negotiable
About the Role
The multi-Oscar-winning creative Film & Episodic Studio at Framestore collaborates with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Working closely with directors and producers throughout the filmmaking process, we design, plan, and create beautiful images, focusing on innovative creative solutions that support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema. Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create, driven by creativity and inspired by the future.
This senior role within our Visual Development team requires an artist who brings both deep craft and genuine creative leadership. You will operate at the intersection of concept and execution — shaping the visual language of major productions, driving technical innovation, and helping define how our team works. We seek someone who views generative AI as a core creative pillar, with extensive experience across traditional workflows, compositing, and advanced generative tools like ComfyUI. You will be equally comfortable mentoring artists and solving the hardest visual problems on a show.
What you'll do
- Lead the creation of high-end visual development imagery across a wide range of styles, from hyper-realistic to highly stylised, setting the bar for quality across the team.
- Champion the integration of generative tools like ComfyUI into production workflows, establishing best practices and helping others get the most from them.
- Apply expert-level Nuke compositing skills to create sophisticated "living" concepts that directly inform and reflect our final VFX pipeline.
- Drive the adoption of emerging technologies — including Gaussian Splatting and beyond — positioning Framestore's creative offering at the frontier of the industry.
- Work closely with supervisors and the Head of Department to shape the strategic direction of Visual Development, ensuring your work supports seamless transitions into 2D/3D production at scale.
- Act as a clear and credible communicator of complex technical and creative processes, bridging the gap between artists and senior stakeholders including directors and producers.
- Take an active role in building team culture — mentoring artists, leading knowledge-sharing sessions, and raising the standard of craft and process across the department.
Experience
- A strong portfolio demonstrating sophisticated visual development work with a commanding understanding of frame and shot composition across multiple production contexts.
- Significant experience in film VFX, with deep knowledge of 3D processes and a confident grasp of cinematography in virtual environments.
- Expert-level Nuke compositing skills, with the ability to build and lead complex workflows.
- Proven track record of embedding generative AI tools — specifically ComfyUI — into professional creative pipelines at a high level.
- Sharp eye for visual problems, with the experience to anticipate issues early and the authority to drive solutions without close supervision.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload and output across multiple concurrent projects.
- Substantial experience in Digital Matte Painting is a plus.
- In-depth knowledge of practical cameras, lighting, or physics applied to virtual production contexts is desirable.
- Solid skills in Modelling, Texturing, or real-time render engines (Unreal, Octane, Keyshot) are advantageous.
- Hands-on experience with Gaussian Splatting or other frontier imaging techniques, ideally with insight into future technology directions.
About you
Creative leader with a passion for innovation and mentoring. Comfortable communicating complex technical and creative concepts to diverse stakeholders. Motivated to push the boundaries of visual development and visual effects through emerging technologies.
Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but a strong professional portfolio and demonstrable expertise in the required skills and technologies are essential.