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Swaybox Studios

Senior CG Lighting Artist

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$122K - $146K/yr

... compositing team. This person will play a hands-on role in bringing our characters to life, improving workflows, resolving creative challenges, and collaborating with Supervisors and Technical ...

TheLab

VFX AI Pipeline

Manhattan, NY · On-site

This role collaborates closely with CGI Supervisors, Compositing Artists, Developers, Creative Technologists, and Production teams to continuously evolve HOME's AI capabilities. Key Responsibilities:

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TheLab

VFX AI Pipeline

Manhattan, NY · On-site

This role collaborates closely with CGI Supervisors, Compositing Artists, Developers, Creative Technologists, and Production teams to continuously evolve HOME's AI capabilities. Key Responsibilities:

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Digital Photo Editor

Orlando, FL · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Supervisor and/or Photo Management Team III. PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES -Photo Management ... Compositing and HDR blending/merging also needed. (Photography experience a plus) -Needs to be able ...

COSA VFX INC

Lighting Generalist

Sherman Oaks, CA · On-site

$104K - $165K/yr

Work with Render Wranglers and CG Supervisors to optimize render times while maintaining artistic integrity. * Collaborate with the Compositing team to troubleshoot lighting issues and ensure final ...

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COSA VFX INC

Lighting Generalist

Sherman Oaks, CA · On-site

$104K - $165K/yr

Work with Render Wranglers and CG Supervisors to optimize render times while maintaining artistic integrity. * Collaborate with the Compositing team to troubleshoot lighting issues and ensure final ...

Posted today

Adobe

Staff AI VFX Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... compositing, look-dev,previs, and virtual production.You'llwrite working prototypes,not slide ... You'rethe bridge between what a VFX supervisor needs at 2 AM during a color session and what our ...

TheLab

VFX AI Pipeline

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$125K/yr

This role collaborates closely with CGI Supervisors, Compositing Artists, Developers, Creative Technologists, and Production teams to continuously evolve HOME's AI capabilities. Key Responsibilities:

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Adobe

Staff AI VFX Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

... compositing, look-dev,previs, and virtual production.You'llwrite working prototypes,not slide ... You'rethe bridge between what a VFX supervisor needs at 2 AM during a color session and what our ...

thelab

VFX AI Pipeline

Manhattan, NY

This role collaborates closely with CGI Supervisors, Compositing Artists, Developers, Creative Technologists, and Production teams to continuously evolve HOME's AI capabilities. Key Responsibilities:

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Adobe

Staff AI VFX Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

... compositing, look-dev,previs, and virtual production.You'llwrite working prototypes,not slide ... You'rethe bridge between what a VFX supervisor needs at 2 AM during a color session and what our ...

Adobe

Staff AI VFX Engineer

Seattle, WA

... compositing, look-dev,previs, and virtual production.You'llwrite working prototypes,not slide ... You'rethe bridge between what a VFX supervisor needs at 2 AM during a color session and what our ...

Adobe, Inc.

Staff AI VFX Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

... compositing, look-dev, previs, and virtual production. You'll write working prototypes, not slide ... You're the bridge between what a VFX supervisor needs at 2 AM during a color session and what our ...

WPP Production

Flame Artist

New York, NY · On-site

$125K - $295K/yr

Supervised Sessions: Lead in-studio or remote sessions with directors, agency creatives, and producers, translating live feedback into instant visual changes. * Advanced Compositing & Finishing:

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How much do compositing supervisor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for compositing supervisor in the United States is $30.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $36.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a compositing supervisor do?

A Compositing Supervisor oversees the compositing team in visual effects and post-production, ensuring that all visual elements are seamlessly integrated to create the final image. They work closely with directors, VFX supervisors, and other departments to achieve the desired creative vision, troubleshoot technical issues, and maintain quality standards. Their role includes supervising artists, providing feedback, establishing workflows, and ensuring deadlines are met. They also help solve complex compositing challenges and ensure the final output matches the project's requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a compositing supervisor?

To thrive as a Compositing Supervisor, you need advanced expertise in visual effects compositing, a strong understanding of color theory, and experience leading creative teams, often supported by a degree in visual effects or a related field. Mastery of software such as Nuke, After Effects, and familiarity with studio pipelines and render management tools is typically required. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help you guide artists and collaborate with directors and other departments. These skills ensure the delivery of high-quality visual effects that meet creative vision and production deadlines.

How does a compositing supervisor typically collaborate with other departments during a visual effects project?

A Compositing Supervisor works closely with departments such as lighting, 3D modeling, and production to ensure seamless integration of visual elements. They coordinate with artists and technical directors to address challenges like matching lighting and color across shots, and often attend regular meetings to review progress and provide creative feedback. Effective communication and collaboration are key, as the supervisor must balance artistic vision with technical requirements while ensuring deadlines are met. This role often involves mentoring team members and helping solve complex compositing issues that arise during production.

What is the difference between Compositing Supervisor vs Compositing Artist?

AspectCompositing SupervisorCompositing Artist
CredentialsExperience in compositing, leadership skills, sometimes certifications in visual effectsProficiency in compositing software, portfolio of work, often a degree in visual effects or related field
Work EnvironmentOversees teams on large projects, collaborates with departments, manages workflowsExecutes compositing tasks, works on scenes or shots, often under supervision
Industry UsageUsed in post-production departments of film, TV, and VFX studiosFound in similar environments, often as entry to mid-level roles

The main difference is that a Compositing Supervisor manages and oversees the compositing team and workflow, ensuring project quality and deadlines, while a Compositing Artist focuses on executing compositing tasks within projects. Both roles require strong technical skills, but the supervisor also needs leadership and project management abilities.

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Senior CG Lighting Artist

Swaybox Studios

New Orleans, LA • On-site

$122K - $146K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Why join Swaybox Studios?
Swaybox Studios is rewriting the rulebook of visual storytelling. As we collaborate with DC Studios/Warner Bros Pictures Animation and Matt Reeves' 6th and Idaho on a revolutionary new project, you'll help bring bold creative visions to life through hands-on artistry and performance. This is your chance to be a part of a production that's equal parts innovative and unforgettable.
Job Summary:
Swaybox Studios is seeking a creatively driven and technically adept Senior CG Lighting Artistto integrate CG facial performances into our cross-department workflows. This role is central to maintaining the emotional fidelity and character consistency of our hybrid puppetry performances, ensuring the final output meets the high artistic standards of the studio.
The Senior CG Lighting Artist will focus mainly on facial performance replacement with a handoff to the compositing team. This person will play a hands-on role in bringing our characters to life, improving workflows, resolving creative challenges, and collaborating with Supervisors and Technical Directors to evolve tools that enhance production efficiency. This is a perfect position for a VFX artist who understands the subtle art of expression, setting a mood, character performance, and hybrid storytelling.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Implement best practices in our face replacement pipeline, ensuring poses and expressions are seamlessly matched to animation and puppet facial performances.
  • Replicate and adjust lighting from live action plates onto our characters with an emphasis on fine details, performance nuances, and the overall aesthetic of our film.
  • Establish and maintain the tone, and mood across sequences, while also adhering to any pre-lighting or color keys that have been established in pre-vis.
  • Work closely with outsource vendors and other CG and comp artists, collaborating on visual looks, tech, training, and workflow for faces and environments.
  • Collaborate with VFX Supervisor, MoMo Art Supervisor, and TDs to identify areas of improvement in the pipeline, including tool and workflow development.
  • Maintain output quality and momentum in a fast-paced environment.
  • Preserve cohesive character consistency across facial replacements and ensure smooth integration of our internal puppet performances, animation, and live action plates.
  • Communicate effectively with production and creative leads to align visual performance with narrative goals.

Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years experience in high-end, live action VFX films, with a strong emphasis on beauty lighting.
  • Expert knowledge and proficiency of Houdini and rendering in Arnold.
  • Basic knowledge of compositing in Nuke to create and refine slap comps for presentation and handoff to the compositing team.
  • Deep understanding of visual language- color, scale, perspective, proportion, spatial awareness, motion blur, depth of field, etc
  • Comprehensive knowledge of physically based rendering and optimizations, using Arnold or similar engines.
  • Understanding of photography, exposure, color grading, lens and camera behavior, and HDR workflows.
  • Strong eye for cinematic and real-world lighting, color grading, and shot continuity.
  • Robust problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly to unique or proprietary workflows.
  • An artistic mindset and willingness to receive and implement constructive feedback, whether that's with draw-overs, over the shoulder adjustments, or team meetings.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Understanding and experience with UV, texture, and shading is a plus.
  • Understanding of CG modelling and rigging workflows.
  • Basic knowledge of texture mapping techniques.
  • Experience with Unreal is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of Maya and Arnold rendering.
  • Experience with ZBrush and other 3D software is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with scripting or tool development (e.g. Python, MEL, etc.) to support pipeline enhancements.
  • Background in traditional art.
  • Prior experience in both stylized and realistic texture and shading creation of digital faces is great to have.
  • Familiarity with hybrid workflows that span traditional VFX and digital puppetry.

At Swaybox Studios, we believe that great storytelling comes from diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, talents, and identities.
We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Swaybox Studios also complies with applicable Louisiana laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are dedicated to fostering a creative, inclusive, and respectful environment for all.

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