Nuke Technical Lead — AI-Driven VFX Pipelines

DNEG Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Nuke Technical Lead to bridge the gap between creative and development teams. The role involves leading the technical direction of the Nuke ML toolset, developing and maintaining tools, and mentoring compositors. Candidates must have proven VFX industry experience, advanced Nuke skills, and a strong background in mentoring technical teams. This position offers an exciting opportunity to push the boundaries of visual effects with cutting-edge AI technology.

Qualifications

• Proven VFX industry experience as a Technical Lead.
• Ability to write Nuke scripts and plugins.
• Experience managing a team of technical artists.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction of the compositing department.
• Develop and document Nuke tools and plugins.
• Mentor teams of artists and showcase new tools.

Skills

Nuke expertise

Python scripting

C++

Problem-solving

Technical mentoring

Collaboration

UNIX/Linux familiarity

Tools

Nuke

GitHub

Job description

A leading visual effects company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Nuke Technical Lead to bridge the gap between creative and development teams. The role involves leading the technical direction of the Nuke ML toolset, developing and maintaining tools, and mentoring compositors. Candidates must have proven VFX industry experience, advanced Nuke skills, and a strong background in mentoring technical teams. This position offers an exciting opportunity to push the boundaries of visual effects with cutting-edge AI technology.