Company Description

This posting is for employment opportunities based in Colombia. It is intended for candidates who are currently located in Colombia and eligible to work locally. If you are based elsewhere in Latin America and are interested in freelance opportunities, please apply through the corresponding posting labelled (Freelancer) instead.

We don’t just build worlds. We build the teams that build better worlds.

From Montreal to Mumbai, London to Los Angeles, we unite diverse talent and experience across 10 general studios, delivering stronger, simpler, smarter VFX for episodic television and feature films.

For well over a decade, FOLKS artists have come together to create ambitious work with human-focused collaboration. As part of the Pitch Black network, our teams contribute their distinct creative strengths to a broader community of talent, technology, and expertise around the world.

Join us and find your FOLKS.

At FOLKS, we are building a talent pool to identify professionals who may be considered for future opportunities as Compositing Artists. We currently do not have open positions for this role; this posting is intended to help us anticipate potential hiring needs that may arise later. Working closely with the Lighting, FX, DMP, Roto & Prep, Production, and Compositing teams across multiple locations, you will help deliver final composited images for episodic and feature productions while maintaining a high level of artistic and technical quality.

Responsibilities

- Deliver high-quality final composites for complex shots and sequences
- Execute advanced CG integration, keying, color correction, and image finishing
- Lead compositing work on hero shots and key sequences
- Establish the look of sequences through look development and key-shot work
- Manage complex plate seams and the integration of multiple elements
- Develop gizmos, templates, and workflow improvements for the team




- Troubleshoot technical and pipeline-related issues in collaboration with other departments
- Maintain continuity, integration quality, and technical standards across all sequences
- Mentor artists and provide technical guidance to local and global teams
- Participate in dailies and clearly communicate feedback, risks, and production constraints
- Contribute to workflow optimization through scripting, documentation, and automation initiatives

Qualifications

- Significant experience in a professional VFX production environment focused on Compositing
- Expert knowledge of Nuke
- Strong experience with Mocha
- Strong Python scripting skills for tool development and workflow automation
- Solid understanding of CG integration, render passes, and compositing workflows
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

- Experience leading sequences or small teams
- Experience collaborating across sites or globally
- Experience contributing to pipeline, R&D;, or workflow development initiatives
- Knowledge of Mantra render passes and AOV workflows

Additional Information

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Pitch Black is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Pitch Black, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or family status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.

📌 Compositing Artist - Talent Pool for Future Opportunities (Bogotá)
🏢 Pitch Black Creative
📍 Bogotá