We are looking for a full time Head of 2D to supervise the comp team across some exciting high-profile projects.

About the Role
The Head of 2D will work closely with production, the 3D department, and editorial. You will be overseeing everything from assisting with pitches, bidding scripts and attending shoots, to supervising the comp team from shot turnover through to delivery. Although candidates should have strong technical and organisational skills, this is primarily a creative position. Candidates must have around five years leadership experience along with high-level expertise using Nuke and working closely with other teams in a full VFX pipeline.

There will be also plenty of opportunity for hands-on compositing in addition to supervising others in the team.

Responsibilities include:
Collaborating on pitches, script breakdowns, bidding shots
Working with the 3d dept to establish methodologies and workflows on a per project basis
Working with editorial to set up project VFX pipeline
Liaising with production or external VFX Supervisors
Briefing and directing the comp team and overseeing workflow
Communicating with production and other department heads regarding shot progress, creative approach and schedule
Liaising with team to address client comments and recording progress
Attending dailies and client screenings
Ensuring projects are brought in on schedule and within budget
Managing remote workflow - from DMP artists to roto work
Helping with recruitment - interviewing 2d, matte painters and roto artists.

Key Skills:
Ability to communicate with clients, production and team members
Experience working on episodic long form projects
Excellent understanding of VFX pipeline process
Ability to motivate and mentor junior artists and promote team morale.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task across more than one project
On set experience useful.