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Incredible VFX.

Amazing team.

Unshakable ethics.

LONDON

18 – 22 ASHWIN STREET LONDON, E8 3DL UNITED KINGDOM

STOCKHOLM

Skånegatan 61, 116 37 Stockholm, Sweden


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+44 (0) 207 096 1747

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+44 (0) 207 096 1747

Incredible VFX by incredible people

Our great work is thanks to the fantastic team we have. Our talented dupers are dedicated to excellence, passionate about visual art and effects, ready for any challenge and hungry to learn. They’re creative problem-solvers, technologists and planet-saving industry-changing crusaders!

Our Team

Jonathan Harris

Jonathan Harris

Founder & CEO

Jonathan Harris

Jonathan Harris

Founder & CEO

Duper since 2018

A senior compositor with a successful freelance career, Jonathan founded Dupe VFX in 2018. Driven by a love of the industry and a sense of urgency about making VFX more sustainable, Dupe is a unique company, delivering world class visual effects as a carbon neutral facility.

With Jonathan leading vision and creative, Dupe has matured into a versatile VFX partner, capable of providing concepting and technical pre-viz, on-set supervision, 3D assets and complex comps in addition to supporting sustainability targets.

“I believe in the magic and power of VFX and am proud to have established the world’s first Visual Effects company to achieve B Corporation status. With a brilliant team and great clients, I’m excited about the future.”

Robin Chowdhury

Robin Chowdhury

COO

Robin Chowdhury

Robin Chowdhury

COO

Duper since 2018

Since joining Dupe in 2018, Robin’s strategic operation and management skills have helped build the visual effects company, from inception to the experienced facility it is today.

Responsible for people, operations,tech and finance functions, he works alongside founder Jono Harris to grow and scale the company with consideration for team and clients, environment, community and governance.

"What inspires me is our journey from a small company to the size we are today, all while staying true to our commitment to ethical business practices. What I'm most proud of is our B Corp certification, a testament to our dedication to sustainability and making a positive impact. It's a reflection of our continuous pursuit of doing business differently and creating a better future."

Henrik Klein

Henrik Klein

Head of VFX

Henrik Klein

Henrik Klein

Head of VFX

Having joined Dupe in May 2022, Henrik brings 13 years of VFX expertise to the company.

Based in Dupe’s Stockholm office, he oversees and develops the visual effects team.

Previously at Goodbye Kansas, Fido and Bläck, he trained as a visual effects artist in Germany before making the move to Sweden’s VFX industry.

Sean Francis

Sean Francis

Executive Producer

Sean Francis

Sean Francis

Executive Producer

Duper since 2024

Ines Boneca

Ines Boneca

Lead Compositor & Mental Health Officer

Ines Boneca

Ines Boneca

Lead Compositor & Mental Health Officer

Duper since 2016

Having joined Dupe in 2018, Ines brings a wealth of creative experience to her role as Lead Compositor.

Originally from Portugal, she came to the UK in 2009 to pursue 3D modelling and animation at the University of Westminster. Working as a CG generalist, Ines got her first compositing job on a film in 2015 and loved it so much that she enrolled on a composting course at Escape Studios. She has never looked back.

“I still can’t get over the feeling of waking up super excited to start my day making the imaginary come to life.”

Matt Cameron

Matt Cameron

Head of 2D

Matt Cameron

Matt Cameron

Head of 2D

Matt joined Dupe in 2018, initially as Lead Compositor before promotion to Head of 2D.

Graduating with an MSc in Animation & Visualisation in 2010, he jumped into digital matte painting, rotoscoping and compositing for the likes of DNEG, ILM, and Framestore before finding his way to Dupe.

“We often ask people if they are technical or creative artists. I consider myself split down the middle but with complete enthusiasm for both! My background is in art and music but when I found VFX I was hooked. I love creating tools and templates for our crew as well as encouraging them to find beauty in the technical and to push the artistry in their work”.

Alex Grau

Alex Grau

VFX Supervisor

Alex Grau

Alex Grau

VFX Supervisor

Duper since 2024

Rachel Webb

Rachel Webb

Snr VFX Producer

Rachel Webb

Rachel Webb

Snr VFX Producer

Duper since 2018

Having worked in post-production since 2012, Rachel joined Dupe in 2018. A VFX Producer and qualified Yoga teacher, she brings a passion for wellbeing to her VFX career, maintaining a calm and nurturing approach to production management whilst holding weekly Yoga classes for fellow Dupers.

“I love collaborating with directors to breathe life into a story from early script stage, and seeing the work come to life in the final product. One of my favourite parts of the job is cultivating relationships with our clients and being on a shared journey with them”.

Raiyana Haque

Raiyana Haque

VFX Editor

Raiyana Haque

Raiyana Haque

VFX Editor

Duper since 2022

Joining Dupe in 2022, Rai enjoys the mix of creative and technical her role as VFX Editor involves.

Having studied Games Design and graduated with a degree in Computer Games Programming in 2021, Rai pivoted to visual effects when she joined BlueBolt as Assistant Technical Director.

Moving to Dupe, initially in the role of Data I/O Technical Coordinator, her organisational skills, technical understanding and helpful nature led her to editorial, where she feels at home.

“I enjoy being in editorial as it is an important part of the pipeline to ensure we have the correct materials and workflow to begin the cool VFX work that we do!”

Jonathan Cox

Jonathan Cox

Head of Pipeline

Jonathan Cox

Jonathan Cox

Head of Pipeline

Duper since 2023

Joining Dupe in 2023, Jonathan is responsible for the development of the studio’s VFX production pipeline.

A 3D artist with a Computer Science background, Jonathan specialised in teaching creative software, including Houdini, Maya and pipeline development. He left academia to work on the Lego Batman and Lego Ninjago movies as FX TD at Animal Logic in Sydney before heading back to the UK and pipeline development at Rebellion Film and Technicolor.

“I strive to improve artists' working experience whilst staying ahead of the latest development in tools and tech. I'm probably most inspired when spending time away from the computer, attempting to ferment beer or dough, or in the outdoors hiking and camping. These are the times that I often come up with my best ideas”.

Tyrone Dyrone

Tyrone Dyrone

VFX Coordinator

Tyrone Dyrone

Tyrone Dyrone

VFX Coordinator

Duper since 2021

Joining Dupe as an Operations Assistant in 2021, Tyrone quickly showed an interest in and aptitude for progression into the production team. In 2023 he will have completed his first full role as VFX Coordinator on Dupe's biggest show yet for Disney+.

“As a VFX Coordinator, I cherish the collaborative nature of the job, working with a talented team on exciting projects. What I enjoy most is the close collaboration with Producers and Supervisors, and translating the creative vision into reality. It's a dynamic, inspiring role that turns my passion into a journey of creativity, innovation, and teamwork”.

Yordan Ivanov

Yordan Ivanov

Lead Compositor

Yordan Ivanov

Yordan Ivanov

Lead Compositor

Duper since 2017

A Duper since 2018, Yordan is a compositing specialist, mentoring his junior colleagues through countless visual challenges.

Originally from Bulgaria, Yordan moved to London in 2008 where he studied 3D modelling and animation, specialising in visual effects. On graduating, he worked at Unit Media before joining Dupe in 2018 as a compositor. With a keen interest in procedural workflows he is leading the creative development on face replacements and digital makeup at dupe.

Hessam Rasheed

Hessam Rasheed

Junior Support Engineer

Hessam Rasheed

Hessam Rasheed

Junior Support Engineer

Duper since 2022

Mike Bonnington

Mike Bonnington

Pipeline TD

Mike Bonnington

Mike Bonnington

Pipeline TD

Duper since 2021

Neil Blackler

Neil Blackler

Financial Controller

Neil Blackler

Neil Blackler

Financial Controller

Duper since 2023

Luke Butler

Luke Butler

VFX Supervisor

Luke Butler

Luke Butler

VFX Supervisor

Duper since 2022

Peter Eszenyi

VFX Supervisor

Peter Eszenyi

VFX Supervisor

Duper since 2022

Nikolaos Maragkos

Pipeline TD

Nikolaos Maragkos

Pipeline TD

Duper since 2021

David Wood

CG Generalist

David Wood

CG Generalist

Duper since 2022

Join Dupe!

Dupe is the place to be for talented people who want to lead positive change in the industry we love.

Our values and culture are important to us. We promote a friendly, inclusive, and transparent culture, encourage respectful and empathetic communication, community engagement and an egoless environment. We strive to make every day a positive experience and our space provides yoga and meditation classes for those who like to decompress. And we're serious about our environmental and ethical commitments, tracking and recording our CO2 emissions, overtime, gender pay and more to make sure we improve and move forward.

We are always looking for passionate dupers to grow our team, so apply today.

Every duper

  • has a creative eye. Whether naturally gifted or trained to perfection we value the artistry and creativity involved in visual effects. A duper practices this art, gathers references and practices the craft to train the creative eye. A duper will make you believe that what you see is real.
  • is an excellent communicator. Great communication is essential. It leads to stronger, more sustainable relationships in our team and with clients. We consider it the strongest tool in delivering the best visual effects possible.
  • is ambitious. The sky’s the limit. We look for a passion to innovate, improve and explore what’s new and possible. At dupe you really can roll your sleeves up and be part of change and improvements in how we work.
  • has technical know how. Our standards are high. Superior technical knowledge and a thirst to keep up in our fast changing industry is how we stay at the forefront of what we do.
  • has empathy. A duper can read the room and see a situation from a different perspective. They think and care about the impact their words and actions have.

Current Vacancies

Comp Supervisor

Freelance Contract

London, ENG

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Freelance Contract

London, ENG

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.



Compositor (Expression of Interest)

Fixed-Term Contract

London, ENG

Compositor (Expression of Interest)

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Fixed-Term Contract

London, ENG

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.