Hello! I'm Dean, VFX Compositing Artist based in London with over 12 years of experience in the industry. My journey started with traditional fine art and photography, which fueled my passion for visual storytelling. I combine my skills as a Nuke Compositor and Aftereffects with 3D generalist techniques to seamlessly integrate into creative teams across film, advertising, and animation. I've had the privilege to work across various studios, which has broadened my understanding of workflows and disciplines. I enjoy collaborating with graphics and design teams to bring fantastical worlds to life, always aiming to meet client deadlines while enhancing creative processes.

Hello! I'm Dean, VFX Compositing Artist based in London with over 12 years of experience in the industry. My journey started with traditional fine art and photography, which fueled my passion for visual storytelling. I combine my skills as a Nuke Compositor and Aftereffects with 3D generalist techniques to seamlessly integrate into creative teams across film, advertising, and animation. I've had the privilege to work across various studios, which has broadened my understanding of workflows and disciplines. I enjoy collaborating with graphics and design teams to bring fantastical worlds to life, always aiming to meet client deadlines while enhancing creative processes.

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Hello!
I’m Dean, VFX Compositing Artist based in London with over 12 years of experience in the industry. My journey started with traditional fine art and photography, which fueled my passion for visual storytelling. I combine my skills as a Nuke Compositor and Aftereffects with 3D generalist techniques to seamlessly integrate into creative teams across film, advertising, and animation.

I’ve had the privilege to work across various studios, which has broadened my understanding of workflows and disciplines. I enjoy collaborating with graphics and design teams to bring fantastical worlds to life, always aiming to meet client deadlines while enhancing creative processes.

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Work Experience

VFX Compositor at NewVisualEffects
February 1, 2015 - Present
Working as a VFX Compositing Artist since 2015, Dean has contributed to various projects by leveraging his compositing skills to bring visual effects to film, advertising, and animation. His role involves seamless integration of digital assets to meet creative and timely project delivery.
Senior Nuke Compositor at Pop Creative
May 31, 2024 - July 21, 2025
Met client deadlines through excellent workload planning and prioritisation. Improved creative processes through effective collaboration with graphics and design teams.
Lead Nuke Artist at BCN Visuals | 3D Billboards
November 30, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Led Nuke compositing and finalizing shots for 3D billboard projects, coordinating with the team in London.
Senior Nuke Compositor at REALTIME
July 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Committed to high-level compositing work, focusing on Nuke compositing for various projects.
Nuke Artist at Absolute Post
April 30, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Provided compositing expertise using Nuke software on multiple projects.
Senior Compositor at Saddington Baynes
October 31, 2022 - July 21, 2025
Delivered compositing solutions across projects in advertising and film, frequently contributing to workflows and final image outputs.
Senior Nuke Artist at Nexus Studios
August 31, 2022 - July 21, 2025
Short term contract focusing on Nuke compositing.
Senior Nuke Artist at Agile Films
August 31, 2022 - July 21, 2025
Worked as a Nuke artist on specialized projects involving visual effects compositing.
Compositor at Goodbye Kansas Studios
April 30, 2022 - July 21, 2025
Performed compositing duties on high-quality production shots in Sweden.
Senior Compositor at Vine FX
December 31, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Senior level compositing role on various digital effects projects.
Lead Compositor at Agile Films Ltd
June 30, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Used Nuke Studio and Nuke for setting up and finishing all shots of projects during tenure.
Digital Compositor at Blinkink
November 30, 2020 - July 21, 2025
Short term contract for digital compositing tasks.
Compositor at Milk Visual Effects
May 31, 2020 - July 21, 2025
Handled compositing responsibilities for various visual effects shots.
Compositor at Lola Post Production
December 31, 2019 - July 21, 2025
Handled compositing tasks at Lola Post Production.
Senior / Lead Compositor at Saddington Baynes
September 30, 2019 - July 21, 2025
Led configuration compositing setups for automotive and panoramic visual projects.
VFX Compositor at Technicolor
March 31, 2019 - July 21, 2025
Contributed VFX compositing expertise on various studio projects.
Senior Compositor at Taylor James Ltd
November 30, 2018 - July 21, 2025
Senior compositing role on studio projects.
Senior Compositor at Saddington Baynes
September 30, 2018 - July 21, 2025
Performed senior compositing tasks within the company.
Compositor at Nexus Studios
February 28, 2018 - July 21, 2025
Compositing role on digital visual projects.
Digital Compositor at MPC
July 31, 2017 - July 21, 2025
Short contracts providing compositing support.
Digital Compositor at Nexus Studios
June 30, 2017 - July 21, 2025
Short contract digital compositing work.
VFX Compositor at The Senate VFX
May 31, 2017 - July 21, 2025
Involved in VFX compositing at The Senate VFX studio.
Senior Compositor at Hoxton Redsox
March 31, 2017 - July 21, 2025
Senior compositing role for studio pipeline.
Compositor | 3D Generalist TD at Squint/Opera
October 31, 2014 - July 21, 2025
Performed camera tracking, keying, compositing, 3d max, PF Track and Nuke workflow.
3D Generalist at Modelworks Media
August 31, 2014 - July 21, 2025
3D generalist work including modelling, lighting and rendering.
3D Generalist at AVR London
October 31, 2013 - July 21, 2025
3D Illustrator and compositor working on high quality visualization images and animations from start to finish.
VFX Generalist at AC studio
June 30, 2013 - July 21, 2025
Created a bridge between on set photoshoots and digital art, modeled, lit, rendered and matched assets to photography backplates.
Compositor / 3D Generalist at Factory Fifteen
December 31, 2012 - July 21, 2025
Worked as compositor and 3D generalist for a short period.
Digital Compositor at Cityscape Digital
March 31, 2013 - July 21, 2025
Composing, keying and creating motion graphic texts and managing a large number of shots.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Hertfordshire
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
Diploma at Southwark College
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
BA at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 0001 - January 1, 0001
dip, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects at Southwark College
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
BA at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 0001 - January 1, 0001
Dip at Southwark College
January 1, 0001 - December 31, 2005
Diploma at Southwark college
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet