Super dupers!

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We're experts in crafting outstanding Visual Effects for TV and Film and we’ve built a client base and portfolio of work we are immensely proud of. We are also committed to being part of a positive change in the VFX industry that we love. We work hard at fostering a talented team, and promoting a friendly, inclusive, and transparent culture. As a Certified B. Corporation, we actively track our environmental and social impact, ensuring we meet high standards of ethical and sustainable practices.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Dupe VFX are looking for an ambitous, organised, people person to help drive new business to Dupe and the hungry creative team. You will have experience gathering leads via various feeds and networking events and converting them to jobs. We are open to a range of experience levels as long as the candidate is driven to learn, put themselves out there and grow with the company. 

The successful candidate will have substantial experience in the Film or VFX industry, a commercial mind, strong analytical and communication skills, and a passion for deal hunting!

Lead Generation:

• Conduct bi-weekly checks of UK production news sources
• Perform weekly reviews of a curated list of key global and UK studios’ projects in development.

Opportunity Management:

• Help create systems for maintaining client relationships and identifying new contacts.
• Establish a process to review unsuccessful projects to identify improvement areas.
• Standardise the inclusion of tailored pitch decks alongside bids.
• Share weekly business development round-up emails on Fridays.
• Participate in weekly business development/marketing communications meetings.
• Attend monthly meetings with leadership to provide updates on incoming shows.
• Create a handover document template for new projects to production teams.

CRM Management:

• Keep the CRM system updated with accurate project and contact information.
• Assign appropriate owners for each new show and contact.
• Conduct desktop research to enhance lead data in the CRM.
• Run weekly one-on-one sessions with VFX supervisors to ensure CRM accuracy.
• Clean outdated contacts and leads from the CRM.
• Collaborate with Zoho to optimise CRM functionalities for improved follow-ups and targets

Updates & Reports:

• Generate weekly progress reports for Monday senior leadership team meetings.
• Develop a standard template for monthly board reports.
• Hold regular meetings with the Business Development Manager to review progress.

Client Meetings & Events:

• Coordinate logistics for client meetings, including scheduling, preparing materials, and conducting background research
• Attend meetings to document notes, action points, and update the CRM.
• Organize and attend industry events, such as NFTS galas and UK Screen Alliance dinners.
• Maintain an event schedule and ensure representation at key industry gatherings.
• Track award entry deadlines and coordinate submissions.
• Plan and execute Dupe-hosted client events (e.g., holiday gatherings)

Social Media:

• Collaborate with team members to draft and post important announcements on social media platforms.
• Establish a bi-weekly posting schedule for Instagram and LinkedIn to showcase Dupe's work.

Public Relations (PR):

• Draft press releases under the oversight of the Business Development Director and Group Managing Director.
• Manage interview requests and schedule interviews with appropriate team members.
• Maintain a log of interviews, articles, and requests to track media engagements.
• Cultivate relationships with relevant media outlets, such as UK Screen Alliance, VFX Voice, and Televisual.
• Arrange PR training sessions for supervisors as needed.

Website Management:

• Review and approve news articles for the company website.
• Enhance the team page with additional filters and updated headshots.
• Continuously improve website content, including copy and visuals, for better engagement.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 

Dupe VFX is an Equal Opportunities company and is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential.

CG Generalist (Expression of Interest)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We're experts in crafting outstanding Visual Effects for TV and Film. 

Living by our values, we deliver gorgeous work whilst considering our impact on our team, our clients and the environment.

Passionate about raising standards in the VFX industry, dupe is the place to be for talented people who want to lead positive change in the industry we love. Our team is fantastic. Hungry to learn, passionate about their art and ready for any challenge, they balance talent and professionalism with an approachable, can-do attitude. We promote a friendly, inclusive, and transparent culture, and encourage respectful and empathetic communication, community engagement and an egoless environment. 

And, we're serious about our environmental and ethical commitments. A Certified B. Corporation, we’re one of a global group of businesses doing the right thing for people, society and the planet. This means that we track and record our CO2 emissions, overtime, gender pay and more to make sure we improve our environmental and social performance.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a CG Generalist at Dupe you will be responsible for creating photo-real digital assets/environments to a high visual effects standard.

You should have a range of skills in 3D, including modelling, scene assemblies, texturing, lookdev and shading, layout, lighting, rendering and re-projection.

We will ask you to be creative, analytical and efficient in achieving the creative vision of our clients and VFX supervisors..

You should be keen to learn and share knowledge, playing your part in the team to produce great work in a positive environment. We want you to pay attention to both the aesthetics and the technical aspects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating models, textures, shading and look development setups
• Layout of assets, FX, animation and lights into a CG scene for rendering
• Troubleshooting technical issues with the CG scene and optimising the renders to work within the resources available
• Working to develop the look of a shot, assets or sequence with the Visual Effects and CG Supervisors
• Identifying the best approach for matching the quality of the plate photography
• Communicating with production on a regular basis in regards to schedules and deadlines
• Working in partnership with other departments to ensure that shots are delivered to the highest possible standard

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• Previous experience working in a feature film or high end episodic VFX pipeline
• Knowledge of Houdini, Maya and Nuke
• Knowledge of a render engine
• Proven experience with modelling, UV layout, texturing, layout, lighting, rendering,.
• Strong understanding of the entire VFX process with experience of 3D and 2D workflows.
• Generalist background with a good balance between creative and technical skills
• Creative problem solving abilities with keen attention to detail
• Strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism, perspective and composition.
• Ability to deliver under pressure and be proactive with good organisational and communication skills

Desirable, but not essential:

• Working knowledge of Houdini, Zbrush, Photoshop, Solaris, Mari, Substance Painter, Arnold, Karma
• Experience working with shoot data including photographic and reference data, HDRIs, photogrammetry and Lidar
• Previous experience with Linux
• VFX scripting (python, vex, etc)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 

Dupe VFX is an Equal Opportunities company and is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Dupe VFX is passionate about delivering outstanding visual effects for TV and film. We prioritize our team, clients, and the environment in everything we do. Committed to positive change in the VFX industry, we foster a talented team and promote a friendly, inclusive, and transparent culture. As a Certified B. Corporation, we actively track our environmental and social impact, ensuring we meet the highest standards of ethical and sustainable practices.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Dupe VFX is looking for a creative leader to join the team at our East London Studio. The successful candidate will have empathy and passion running through their veins and ready to steward a variety of shows with our small but impactful team. The role will include leadership in helping Dupe grow onto bigger and bolder projects, whilst also maintaining an excellent working environment for our team of superstars.

As Compositing Supervisor you will play a key role in driving the direction of our 2D team at a show and department level. You will be responsible for creating and supervising production workflows that allow your team to work at scale as well as ensuring high technical and creative quality. You will be the creative bridge between clients, VFX supervisors and the comp team as well as working across departments to come up with the best creative solutions in an efficient and scalable way. You will have finely tuned observational skills and be able to spot problems and suggest solutions that others miss.

SKILLS

• Advanced understanding of Nuke compositing software.
• Look-development of both 2D and CG style shots.
• Ability to template Nuke scripts for efficient multi-shot workflows.
• Ability to create efficient Nuke scripts and troubleshoot bugs and efficiency issues. 
• Advanced compositing of 3D lighting and tech passes.
• Clear communication of compositing needs to the 3D department.
• Understanding of Python scripting and ability to communicate clearly with the pipeline department.
• Ability to sell creative solutions and ideas to the VFX Supervisors.
• Ability to reduce complex problems to their most simple solutions.
• Thorough understanding of the complete VFX pipeline.
• Highly organised proven team leader with strong motivational skills.
• Proactive and an excellent communicator.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpreting the creative vision of the VFX Supervisor and providing a clear, consistent, creative brief to the team.
• Delivering the highest quality work to the VFX Supervisor and presenting opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Presenting work to clients in an engaging and charismatic way.
• Providing concise and constructive feedback and ensuring the artists are directed to reach milestones and show targets.
• Supporting the use of consistent department processes as well as designing more effective workflows and training.
• Communicating with all departments to manage dependencies and improve efficiency.
• Breaking down the work for HoDs to ensure they can provide the most appropriate comp team.
• Resolving conflicts of workflow approach between the teams/shows.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of professional VFX experience in Film or TV.
• Compositing Supervisor or Sequence Lead experience.
• Proven experience in Nuke compositing software.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in:
• Nuke Python API.
• 3D and emerging VFX technologies.
• Colour management.
• Photography and filmmaking.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 

Dupe VFX is an Equal Opportunities company and is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We're experts in crafting outstanding Visual Effects for TV and Film. 

Living by our values, we deliver gorgeous work whilst considering our impact on our team, our clients and the environment.

Passionate about raising standards in the VFX industry, dupe is the place to be for talented people who want to lead positive change in the industry we love. Our team is fantastic. Hungry to learn, passionate about their art and ready for any challenge, they balance talent and professionalism with an approachable, can-do attitude. We promote a friendly, inclusive, and transparent culture, and encourage respectful and empathetic communication, community engagement and an egoless environment. 

And, we're serious about our environmental and ethical commitments. A Certified B. Corporation, we’re one of a global group of businesses doing the right thing for people, society and the planet. This means that we track and record our CO2 emissions, overtime, gender pay and more to make sure we improve our environmental and social performance.

Dupe VFX offers remote, hybrid, or in-studio work options, and hybrid is preferred. 

Must reside and have work authorisation without limitations for the UK or EU.

About the role

As a Mid & Senior Compositor at Dupe, you will combine live action, photographic and CG elements into a believable shot. We will ask you to be creative, analytical and efficient in achieving the creative vision of our clients and VFX supervisors. You should ideally be based in/around London or at least living in the UK, keen to learn and share knowledge, playing your part in the team to produce great work in a positive environment. We want you to pay attention to both the aesthetics and the technical aspects.

Responsibilities:

• Assessing your own work on a creative and technical level.
• Taking feedback from your supervisor in a positive and collaborative manner.
• 2D tracking, keying, colour matching, roto and paint.
• Working collaboratively across other departments to achieve the best result most efficiently. 
• Demonstrating an understanding of lighting, photography and perspective.
• Managing your workload and being calm under deadlines.

Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years as a VFX professional using Nuke.
• Relevant degree/training course is a plus.
• Strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism, perspective and colour.
• Strong sense of composition, colour and design.
• Experience with Linux.
• Skills in Nuke expressions, gizmos and Python is a plus.

Dupe VFX is an Equal Opportunities company and is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES.

CREW MANAGER

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We're experts in crafting outstanding Visual Effects for TV and Film. Living by our values, we deliver gorgeous work whilst considering our impact on our team, our clients and the environment.

Passionate about raising standards in the VFX industry, dupe is the place to be for talented people who want to lead positive change in the industry we love. Our team is fantastic. Hungry to learn, passionate about their art and ready for any challenge, they balance talent and professionalism with an approachable, can-do attitude. We promote a friendly, inclusive, and transparent culture, and encourage respectful and empathetic communication, community engagement and an egoless environment. 

And, we're serious about our environmental and ethical commitments. A Certified B. Corporation, we’re one of a global group of businesses doing the right thing for people, society and the planet. This means that we track and record our CO2 emissions, overtime, gender pay and more to make sure we improve our environmental and social performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Resource Planning and Crewing:

• Manage studio/department schedules, aligning resource requirements with operational needs and project timelines, including the management of annual leave to ensure continuous project flow and capacity planning
• Effectively plan resources for optimal crewing across all projects, taking into account holiday schedules to maintain balance and avoid resource gaps.
• Work with tech to ensure resource planning and scaling of business. 

Recruitment and Talent Management:

• Manage the recruitment process end-to-end, utilising the Loxo ATS system for effectiveness.
• Build and maintain relationships with educational institutions for talent outreach and event participation.
• Utilise social media platforms for talent sourcing, advertising, and brand promotion.

Employee Lifecycle Management:

• Handle all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, development, and offboarding processes.
• Develop career progression paths and robust performance measurement systems for employees.
• Lead initiatives to boost team morale and foster professional growth.

Employee Relations and Well-being:

• Take responsibility for Employee Relations issues, managing well-being, feedback status, goal statuses, and assessment progress.
• Focus on improving the Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) by enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Streamline HR processes to ensure efficiency and employee welfare.

Strategic HR and Operations Integration:

• Provide strategic HR guidance to the leadership team, aligning HR strategies with operational goals.
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• Ensure resource planning is seamlessly integrated with operational strategies and project requirements.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and best practices, with a focus on succession planning.
• Lead B Corp People. Community impact goals

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor's degree in HR advanced degrees a plus.
• At least 5 years in recruitment and similar HR roles, especially in creative/VFX.
• Leadership skills with a strategic approach to HR and resource management.
• Expertise in using HR, ATS systems and leveraging social media for effective talent acquisition.
• Exceptional communication skills, adept at building relationships.
• Committed to sustainability and ethical business practices.
• Proficient in resource planning and adept at problem-solving.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

Dupe VFX is an Equal Opportunities company and is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential.

SENIOR COMPOSITOR  

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We're experts in crafting outstanding Visual Effects for TV and Film. 

Living by our values, we deliver gorgeous work whilst considering our impact on our team, our clients and the environment.

Passionate about raising standards in the VFX industry, dupe is the place to be for talented people who want to lead positive change in the industry we love. Our team is fantastic. Hungry to learn, passionate about their art and ready for any challenge, they balance talent and professionalism with an approachable, can-do attitude. We promote a friendly, inclusive, and transparent culture, and encourage respectful and empathetic communication, community engagement and an egoless environment. 

And, we're serious about our environmental and ethical commitments. A Certified B. Corporation, we’re one of a global group of businesses doing the right thing for people, society and the planet. This means that we track and record our CO2 emissions, overtime, gender pay and more to make sure we improve our environmental and social performance.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Dupe VFX is looking for creative leaders to join our core team on a permanent basis at our East London Studio. The successful artists will have empathy and passion running through their veins ready to be responsible for stewarding large shows and our small but impactful team. The role will include leadership in helping Dupe grow onto bigger and bolder projects, whilst also maintaining an excellent working environment for our team of superstars.

The  Lead Compositor plays a key role in driving the overall direction of the 2D department in the production of Visual Effects. You will be responsible for the quality control of the compositing work, ensuring that project-specific requirements are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpreting the creative vision of the VFX Supervisor and providing a clear, consistent, creative brief to the Leads and Artists.
• Supporting the use of consistent department workflows and processes as well as designing more effective workflows.
• Providing concise and constructive feedback and ensuring the Artists are directed to reach milestones & show targets.
• Delivering the highest quality work out of dailies to the VFX Supervisor and building strategies to improve operational efficiency on an ongoing basis, such as designing more effective training, tracking progress, and reporting across all teams.
• Approving work that is ready to progress to the next department.
• Ensuring work is delivered according to the Show schedule.
• Communicating with all departments to manage dependencies.
• Explaining the work and requirements of their show to the HoDs to ensure they can provide the best possible team for the work.
• Day-to-day oversight of the Show supervision team.
• Resolving conflicts of workflow approach between the teams/shows.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 8 years of professional VFX experience in Commercials/Film and/or Episodic realms
• Previous experience as a Leading 2D or Sequence Supervisor on a minimum of three high-end feature films
• An excellent creative eye and aesthetic judgement
• Ability to sell creative solutions and ideas to the VFX Supervisors
• Ability to reduce complex problems to their most simple solutions
• Thorough understanding of the complete VFX pipeline
• Highly organised proven team leader with strong motivational skills
• Proactive and an excellent communicator
• Empathy and passion running through your veins
• Salary dependent on experience

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 

Dupe VFX is an Equal Opportunities company and is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential.