Rising Sun Pictures is hiring

Compositor (Adelaide, Brisbane or Remote)

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Remote Work Possible

Adelaide, Australia

We’re looking for talented Compositors across all levels (Junior, Mid, Senior) to join our team from June 2026 on 6–8 month contracts.

Reporting to the Head of 2D, you’ll create high-quality, multi-layered composites for live-action feature films. Portfolios showcasing realistic live-action work (rather than stylised full-CG) will be prioritised.

We are a Nuke-based facility working in a Linux environment, so strong Nuke skills and confidence using Linux (including command line tools) are essential.

What you’ll do

Create seamless composites combining live action, FX, environments, and matte painting
Build efficient, production-ready Nuke scripts within the pipeline
Collaborate across departments to deliver shots on brief and on schedule
Maintain high visual quality, continuity, and attention to detail
Adapt quickly to feedback and evolving briefs

Depending on your skills and experience, you may also

Take ownership of sequences or complex shots
Support or mentor junior artists
Help drive workflows and team efficiency

What we’re looking for

Experience in high-end live-action compositing (level-dependent)
Strong Nuke expertise and understanding of compositing fundamentals
Good eye for colour, light, realism, and detail
Solid understanding of VFX pipelines and workflows
Reliable, collaborative, and delivery-focused

Rising Sun Pictures

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Since 1995, Rising Sun's Adelaide studio has been delivering world class visual effects work alongside the best in the industry. As a city of just one million, the peak hour lasts one hour. The city is surrounded by a green belt of parklands and the beach is only fifteen minutes away.

Centrally located in the heart of the CBD, Rising Sun's staff can take a stroll at lunch to the eclectic East End, with a multitude of cafes and pubs to choose from; a serene walk through the Botanic Gardens; or a vibrant feast of choice to satiate any appetite at the famous Central Markets.

Adelaide is also the weekend gateway to world famous wine country and some of the most beautiful countryside you will experience anywhere in Australia

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