Black Vector VFX - Now Hiring Prep Leads (Mumbai)

Black Vector VFX is launching its new Mumbai studio and building a core founding team for an exciting slate of high-end VFX projects starting at the end of February.

We’re looking for Senior Prep Artists ready to step into Lead roles — artists who are technically strong, detail-oriented, and passionate about high-quality cosmetic and cleanup work.

Who We’re Looking For - Prep Lead (Compositing)

This is a contract role reporting directly to the Compositing Supervisor, with responsibilities including:

• Reviewing work and providing creative and technical feedback to maintain quality and consistency
• Delivering senior-level paint and prep tasks within production deadlines
• Strong experience in beauty fixes and de-aging work
• Expertise in face marker removal, wrinkle cleanup, and makeup/prosthetic fixes
• Advanced experience in marker, wire, rig removal, artifact cleanup, and background plate restoration
• Ability to handle grading, wrapping, morphing, distortion, and complex cleanup workflows
• Using mixed techniques to solve challenging wire removals and clean plates
• Working efficiently both independently and within a team
• Troubleshooting technical and creative challenges and proposing solutions
• Taking full ownership of shots and proactively solving production problems

What You Bring

We’re seeking Senior Roto/Prep Artists ready to take on leadership responsibilities, with:

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a VFX studio environment
• Experience delivering photo-real VFX for feature films or episodic content
• Expert-level knowledge of Prep, Beauty, and De-Aging workflows
• Ability to work closely with Compositing and VFX Supervisors to meet aesthetic and technical goals
• Strong awareness of schedules, deadlines, and delivery expectations
• A positive, collaborative, and proactive mindset

Role Details

Location: Andheri West, Mumbai (On-site - commute or relocation preferred)

Project Start: End of February

Work: High-end Feature Film & Episodic VFX

How to Apply

Send your reel/portfolio and CV to:

Subject Line: Prep Lead - Black Vector VFX