WELCOME TO CAUSE & FX!

Our studio is celebrated for its dynamic atmosphere and a team of committed artists known for consistently delivering exceptional work. We embrace innovation and state-of-the-art technologies while nurturing the growth and potential of our team. Our mutual commitment fuels our motivation, and we warmly welcome individuals who share the same level of passion and dedication.

Curious about our past work? Visit https://causeandfx.nz

THIS OPPORTUNITY:

We’re on the lookout for a Senior Compositing Artist who’s as passionate as we are about creating jaw-dropping, photoreal VFX! If you love seamlessly blending elements, pushing creative boundaries, and collaborating with an incredible team to bring our shared vision to life, this is the role for you! Bring your talent, drive, and keen eye for consistency, and let’s create something extraordinary!

Requirements

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

You'll be working at the sharp end of the compositing process - leading the creation of high-quality digital composites from brief to final, across a full range of VFX work. That means advanced 2D/3D tracking, matte extraction, element layering, colour grading, digital matte painting, and roto/paint work, all delivered to a consistently high standard.

You'll collaborate closely with the VFX Supervisor and Compositing Lead, contributing to creative and technical decisions on your shots rather than just executing them. Look development, shot aesthetics, visual consistency - you'll have real input into how the work looks and feels.

Beyond your own shots, you'll be a resource for the team, mentoring junior artists, contributing to pipeline development, colour management workflows, and process documentation, and helping solve complex challenges before they become problems.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• 5+ years of compositing experience across feature film, television, and/or commercials
• Advanced Nuke skills, including Gizmos and Groups workflows, script troubleshooting and optimisation, and LookDev/template setup
• A solid grasp of cinematography, photography, and colour science principles
• Well-developed artistic sensibilities - you can read a note, interpret the intent, and execute
• Basic Python scripting is a bonus
• Strong communication skills across all formats - you give clear direction, constructive feedback, and keep people informed
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise under production pressure
• Experience supporting and developing junior team members

Benefits

Why Cause and FX?

We're a studio that actually means it when we talk about culture. Kindness, curiosity, teamwork, and creativity are baked into how we work, not just something that lives on a poster.

The work is genuinely exciting - varied projects across film and TV that'll keep you challenged and proud of your reel. And when it's time to switch off, we know how to have fun - think Fromage Friday, regular team events, and a crew that actually likes spending time together.

We also take care of our people properly. Every team member, including contractors, has access to our Employee Assistance Programme, because we know great work starts with feeling supported.

Interested?

Right now we are seeking expressions of interest, although we don't have an immediate opening, we'd love to have you in our network. Submit your reel and CV and we'll be in touch when the right project comes up.