Mid / Senior Compositor

Studio Pancho

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Negotiable part-time Senior Melbourne Website Posted: Jun 16 '25

We're on the hunt for a gun Mid to Senior Compositor to join our crew.

We’re looking for an artist who thrives on blending CGI, live action and animation – and isn’t afraid to push creative boundaries. You’ll bring a sharp eye, a designer’s mindset, and the discipline to deliver on deadline without compromising craft. 

You’ll also be client-facing at times, so confidence, clarity and a collaborative spirit are essential.

Essential Skills

  • 4+ years industry experience

  • Tertiary qualification in Design or Animation

  • Positive attitude and strong communication skills

  • Proven ability to composite photoreal live action with 3D and motion graphics

  • A keen design eye and a talent for visual storytelling

  • Calm under pressure, deadline-driven and adaptable to shifting priorities 

  • Solid understanding of animation principles: layout, composition, keyframing, pacing

  • Detail-oriented, organised, and quick to problem-solve on the fly

  • Comfortable managing multiple projects at once. 

Tech Skills

  • Expert-level compositing in Nuke or Fusion, with advanced node-based workflow knowledge

  • Strong skills in After Effects, particularly for compositing

  • Proven experience integrating live-action plates with CG elements, including 2D/3D renders, tracked graphics and VFX passes

  • Solid understanding of linear color pipelines, multi-pass rendering (EXR workflows), and post-production best practices

  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine and Houdini is a plus. 

Think you’ve got the skills, even without years of experience? Prove it. Send your application to jobs@pancho.com.au. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This is a part-time, in-studio role based in our Collingwood office. Salary based on experience.

Applicants must be living in Australia or hold a valid Australian working visa.