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Framestore — Game Art Jobs

Q: What does Framestore pay?

London VFX artists earn approximately GBP 35,000-85,000 depending on seniority. Montreal roles are CAD 55,000-130,000. New York and US roles are USD 80,000-150,000+. Senior compositing and CG leads earn significantly more.

Q: What films has Framestore worked on?

Framestore has credits on Gravity, Paddington, The Dark Knight, Guardians of the Galaxy, Blade Runner 2049, Game of Thrones, Dune, and hundreds of other feature films and TV productions. They are also active in real-time rendering and game cinematics.

Q: Does Framestore hire junior artists?

Framestore runs a Trainee programme in London and Montreal for early-career artists. Most roles on their public job board are mid-level and above. The Trainee programme is the main entry point for new graduates.

Q: How do I get a job at Framestore?

Apply through framestore.com/join-us. London and Montreal are the most active hiring locations. Compositors and CG generalists should have Nuke and Houdini in their reel. Subscribe to ArtBlast to get notified when Framestore posts new roles.

Framestore is a global VFX studio with credits on Gravity, Paddington, Dune, and Game of Thrones. They hire Compositors, Animators, Environment Artists, CG Artists, and Technical Directors across London, Montreal, and New York offices.

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Studio at a Glance

Founded

1986

Headquarters

London, UK

Also in

Montreal, NYC, Chicago, LA, Melbourne

Known For

Gravity, Dune, Paddington, Game of Thrones

Art Roles Posted

7 in last 30 days

Work Model

Primarily On-Site

Art Disciplines Framestore Hires

Based on recent job listings, Framestore actively hires across these game art disciplines.

🎬 Compositing

🦴 Animation

🌍 Environment Art

✨ VFX / FX

💡 Lighting

⚙️ Technical Direction

Recent Roles at Framestore

Roles from recent listings across Framestore offices.

Lead Compositor Lead

Senior Animator Senior

Senior Environment Generalist TD Senior

Mid Compositor Mid

Mid Environment Generalist TD Mid

Animator Mid

Postvis Compositor (Short Contract) Mid

CG Generalist Mid

Salary Ranges at Framestore

Salary estimates based on VFX industry benchmarks. Framestore publishes salary on some listings. Short-contract roles may be quoted as day rates.

Compositor (London)GBP 35,000 — 65,000

Senior Compositor (London)GBP 60,000 — 85,000

Animator (London)GBP 38,000 — 65,000

Mid-Level Artist (Montreal)CAD 55,000 — 85,000

Senior Artist (Montreal)CAD 80,000 — 130,000

Senior Artist (New York/US)USD 80,000 — 150,000+

What Framestore Looks for in Your Portfolio

🎬 Compositors

Framestore uses Nuke as their primary compositing tool. Show complex multi-pass compositing, integration work (CG into live action), and colour science understanding. Feature film-quality reel is expected at senior level — game cinematic and TV experience are relevant for mid-level.

🦴 Animators

Framestore animation work spans creature performance, facial animation, and full-body character work for features. Show a range of acting performance and creature locomotion. Houdini crowd simulation and motion capture cleanup experience are also relevant.

🌍 Environment TDs

Environment Generalist TDs at Framestore work across Houdini procedural setups, matte painting integration, and real-time environments. Show cross-software proficiency: Houdini for destruction/terrain, Maya for modelling, Nuke for plate integration.

Recent Framestore Job Listings

These roles were recently posted. Apply links are exclusive to ArtBlast subscribers.

Compositor / Postvis (Short Contract) Framestore · United Kingdom · On-Site

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Animator Framestore · Australia · On-Site

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Senior Animator Framestore · London, UK · On-Site · Apply link for subscribers

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Mid/Senior Environment Generalist TD Framestore · London, UK · On-Site · Apply link for subscribers

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Lead Compositor Framestore · Montreal, Canada · On-Site · Apply link for subscribers

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Framestore Art Jobs — FAQ

Where is Framestore located?

Framestore has studios in London (HQ), Montreal, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Melbourne. Most senior roles are in London or Montreal.

What does Framestore pay?

London: GBP 35K-85K. Montreal: CAD 55K-130K. New York/US: USD 80K-150K+. Senior leads earn more.

What films has Framestore worked on?

Gravity, Paddington, The Dark Knight, Guardians of the Galaxy, Blade Runner 2049, Game of Thrones, Dune, and hundreds more.

Does Framestore hire junior artists?

Framestore runs a Trainee programme in London and Montreal. Most public job board roles are mid-level and above.

How do I get a job at Framestore?

Apply via framestore.com/join-us. Subscribe to ArtBlast to get notified when new roles post.