Summary
Jason Hayes is a seasoned 2D Supervisor and compositing specialist based in London with over 15 years in TV and film VFX, currently leading 2D at Coffee & TV. He has supervised high-profile projects including Emmy-recognized work on Stranger Things and an Emmy-winning comp for Book of Boba Fett, and has held compositing leadership roles across Jellyfish Pictures and Prime Focus World. His background spans stereo conversion, full-CG and live-action compositing on major features and series—from Star Wars titles and Gravity to modern streaming dramas—bringing deep Nuke pipeline and onset VFX supervision experience. Known for solving complex stereo and comfort issues, he combines hands-on shot work with team leadership and cross-department coordination on-set and in-post. Jason’s career began at MPC where he moved from runner to compositor and rostrum supervisor, reflecting a practical, production-first mindset. He brings a rare blend of technical problem solving and creative craft honed across commercials, music videos, blockbusters and prestige television.
13 years of coding experience
GCSE, 8 GCSEs graded A-C, including English, Maths, Science, IT, Art, GCSE, 8 GCSEs graded A-C, including English, Maths, Science, IT, Art at Abbs Cross School
BA, Post Production and Visual Effects, 2:1, BA, Post Production and Visual Effects, 2:1 at University of Teesside
A Level, Graphic Design A(C), Media Studies AS(B), Law AS(C), A Level, Graphic Design A(C), Media Studies AS(B), Law AS(C) at Havering Sixth Form College
Final Cut Pro Certified, Pass, Final Cut Pro Certified, Pass at Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication