CG Lead

Nexus Studios, Shoreditch

Nexus Studios is seeking a dynamic CG Lead to join us on a fixed-term contract, taking the reins to inspire teams and deliver exceptional, creative projects. We’re known for our wide-ranging work across 2D, VFX, and immersive AR/VR experiences—and we need a leader who can elevate that further.

We strive to foster a flexible working environment for our team. In this role, you’ll enjoy a mix of in-studio collaboration and remote flexibility, with 2-3 days per week based at our Shoreditch studio. The target start date for this role is November. 

Role Overview:

As CG Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in scoping, scheduling, and executing projects from early pitches to final delivery. Collaborating closely with Directors, you’ll shape the creative and technical direction, guiding teams to high standards of quality, timeliness, and budget control. This is an exciting role for someone passionate about bringing innovative projects to life and contributing to Nexus’s acclaimed portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Teams to Creative Excellence: Inspire and oversee CG teams in the creation of top-tier 3D and comp work for a range of styles and formats, troubleshooting both technical and creative issues as they arise.

Collaborate with Directors: Partner closely with Directors to tackle creative challenges, finding technical solutions that elevate the vision and execution.

Consult on Pitches and Briefs: Play a crucial role in the early stages of projects, offering insights on resourcing and approach to set each project up for success.

Manage Project Schedules and Budgets: Take responsibility for resource planning, team structure, and keeping projects on track with clear, efficient scheduling.

Client Communication: Act as a key client liaison, ensuring clarity around project expectations and maintaining open lines throughout production.

Technical Leadership: Troubleshoot effectively across various stages of the production pipeline, leveraging your expertise in 3D and compositing to ensure seamless delivery.

About Us:
Based in London, LA and Sydney, we make talked about work in film and immersive media. Be it handcrafted or high-tech, we create heartfelt stories and experiences that transform brands and engage audiences through the power of entertainment and culture. Our world-class roster of directing talent is backed by our 180-seat studio and team of experienced production staff, creative thinkers, animators, technical directors, coders, illustrators, designers and makers. A rostrum room, green screen shooting studio, edit suite, render farm, craft and electronic workshop further allow us to do everything in-house.

Our work includes Academy Award nominated animation, Grammy nominated music videos, D&AD black pencil and triple Cannes Grand Prix winning commercials and D&AD white pencil, Lovie and Webby winning digital and immersive experiences.

Nexus Studios creates multi-dimensional story-driven experiences across real and digital spaces, XR/spatial computing, real-time, AI, experiential, and gaming platforms. We are innovation partners to leading tech cos, brands, artists, and IPs from the worlds of entertainment, music, sports and brands, working closely with them to navigate the future of entertainment. With a strong track record with emergent technology, we collaborate at a creative and engineering level to create novel experiences through the lens of storytelling and emotional relevance.