[Hiring] Machine Learning Compositing Artist / Production TD @Crafty Apes VFX

Role Description

This role sits at the intersection of production delivery, machine learning workflows, and visual effects compositing. Rather than focusing on core ML development or backend tool authoring, you will be the hands-on operator leveraging our internal ML toolsets to generate, test, and deliver production-ready elements across departments. Supporting global education and VFX production through Machine Learning as a tool.

Working closely with the Machine Learning Supervisor, you will be involved with:

• Setting up project assets
• Running shot work elements according to in-house standards
• Rigorously evaluating and tuning outputs within a range of tools from in-house, Comfyui to Nuke
• Providing vital artist-level feedback to help guide ongoing tool development and refine functional capabilities

Qualifications

• Strong production experience in Foundry Nuke with an eye for photorealism, shot continuity, edge work, and color management (ACES/OCIO)
• Ability to own shots through to final, building whatever elements are required to deliver (comp solutions, projections, paint work, ML-generated outputs)
• Expert-level CG compositing and multi-pass compositing
• Resourceful multi-element compositing at a high level
• Strong 3D fundamentals: camera tracking, projection setups, and matchmoving
• Compositing troubleshooting beyond ML outputs
• Hands-on experience utilizing ML/AI-assisted tools within VFX or post-production environments
• 3-4+ years experience as a compositor with a proven track record of working on both episodic and feature film environments
• Comfortable navigating studio pipelines, folder hierarchies, naming conventions, and asset management systems
• Basic scripting literacy (Python, basic shell commands) to troubleshoot execution environments
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent asset standards across high shot volumes
• Strong communication skills to clearly articulate tool bugs, output quirks, and feature requests
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with the flexibility to balance technical pipeline requirements with creative deliverables

Requirements

• Operate proprietary and production ML tools to generate, process, and package high-quality elements and passes for the compositing and other departments
• Prepare, structure, and curate project datasets, and shot assets strictly adhering to studio pipeline conventions and in-house ML workflows
• Use advanced Nuke compositing skills to integrate, test, and tune ML-generated outputs
• Partner with the ML Supervisor and pipeline developers to test prototype toolsets on live production shots
• Identify artifacts, failure modes, or quality drops in ML results
• Maintain clear internal tracking of shot deliveries, model versions used per shot, and asset dependencies across ongoing shows

Benefits

• 100% remote within British Columbia, with no restrictions on local working rights

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and a link to your reel along with a breakdown of all the shots included in your submitted reel. As we understand that delays can occur in receiving final shots, please ensure that all work samples provided are as recent as possible.

Company Description

Crafty Apes Australia is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Crafty Apes team. We are always looking for new talent to grow our business. Whether you are just starting out in your career or at a senior level, we invite you to explore openings across our studios.