Location: Stoke Newington, Hackney, London (studio-based, N16)
Type: Full-time, in-house
About The Forge
We're a technical production company working at the intersection of craft and technology — motion control, CGI, virtual production, AI-assisted workflows and VFX, alongside retouching, grading and edit. We're known for being tech-forward, and that shapes how we solve problems for clients: Apple, LVMH, Diageo, Tiffany & Co., Graff, De Beers and Watches of Switzerland among them. Fifteen-plus years in, we're still built around getting the image right — however it's made.
The Role
We're hiring a Motion & Compositing Artist to join our production team full-time, in-house. This is a hands‑on role at the centre of our motion workflow, built around DaVinci Resolve and Fusion.
Core requirement:
- Strong compositing and cleanup skills in Fusion/Resolve — wire removal, rig removal, paint, tracking, keying, integrating CG or plate elements cleanly.
- At least 3 years' industry experience, specifically within drinks or still life production. We're looking for someone whose background is in that world rather than beauty.
We'd love to see one or more of these as well— you don't need all of them, but breadth and curiosity across this list matters more to us than depth in a single lane:
- AI-assisted image/video workflows (generative tools, upscaling, style-locked pipelines)
- CGI (lighting, rendering, integration with live-action plates)
- Unreal Engine / virtual production
- Camera work or live-action capture experience
- Motion control systems (MRMC / Bolt-style rigs or similar)
What We're Looking For
- Someone who treats Fusion/Resolve as a proper toolset, not just a plugin host
- A problem-solver who's comfortable moving between "fix this frame" and "help us build the next pipeline"
- Genuine interest in where technical production and emerging tech meet — not just tool familiarity, but appetite to keep learning
- Able to work to the standard our clients expect: luxury brand-level polish, tight timelines, no shortcuts on quality
Why The Forge
- You'll be working across some of the most technically ambitious jobs in luxury drinks and still life production — motion control, CGI and AI workflows sitting alongside classic studio production, all under one roof. Small team, broad remit, real ownership of your craft.
Motion & Compositing Artist — The Forge employer: The Forge Photographic Services Ltd
At The Forge, we pride ourselves on being a tech-forward production company that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Located in the vibrant Stoke Newington area of Hackney, London, we offer our Motion & Compositing Artists the opportunity to work on high-profile projects for luxury brands while enjoying a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth. With a small, dedicated team, you'll have the chance to take ownership of your craft and contribute to cutting-edge workflows that blend traditional techniques with emerging technologies.
Contact Details:
The Forge Photographic Services Ltd Recruitment Team
