Rodeo FX

Motion Pictures And Film

MidCompositingArtist

CA$70–95k ~AI est. Montreal, Quebec, Canada CONTRACT
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Mid Compositing Artist at Rodeo FX. Skills: Compositing, Nuke, 3D pipeline. Assemble renders. Assemble matte paintings”

Industry & Context.

Motion Pictures And Film
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Technical autonomy

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proficiency in Nuke, Work with multi-pass renders, Manage multiple shots, Meet tight deadlines, Understand 3D pipeline, Basic English communication

Nice to Have

Familiarity with scripting, Experience using ShotGrid, Basic understanding of color theory, Basic understanding of lighting, Basic understanding of photography

What You'll Do.

Assemble matte paintings

Follow creative instructions

Follow technical instructions

Keep Nuke scripts clean

Keep Nuke scripts organized

Keep Nuke scripts optimized

Ensure work meets specifications

Ensure work meets pipeline standards

Implement feedback efficiently

Track shot progress accurately

Communicate effectively with team

Communicate effectively with departments

Share feedback with junior artists

Assist junior artists

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Other departments; Junior artists

Communication Scope

English communication

Full Job Description

Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation creative studio. Providing filmmakers with top-tier animation and CGI services through a complete range of front and back-end creative services to bring unforgettable and stylized stories to life in every format, for every platform. We provide end-to-end animation services, uniting industry-leading talent across our global network of creative studios located in Montreal and Paris. We help filmmakers define and develop their vision from script to screen, making every project truly unique. The Mid Compositing Artist is a self-sufficient contributor capable of handling shots of medium to high complexity. They follow the visual direction defined by Supervisors and collaborate closely with other departments to ensure that the final image meets the artistic and technical goals of the project. Production: * Assemble renders, matte paintings, and FX elements in Nuke according to provided guidelines * Follow creative and technical instructions from Leads and Supervisors * Keep Nuke scripts clean, organized, and optimized * Ensure work meets technical specifications and pipeline standards * Implement feedback efficiently and with attention to detail * Track shot progress accurately using production tracking tools Collaboration: * Communicate effectively with team members and other departments * Share feedback and assist junior artists when appropriate ## Qualifications * Strong proficiency in Nuke, including working with multi-pass (AOV) renders * Ability to manage multiple shots simultaneously and meet tight deadlines * Motivation to learn and grow in a production environment * Strong eye for composition, color, and seamless integration * Team-oriented mindset and openness to feedback * Good understanding of the 3D pipeline (Lighting, FX, Rendering) * Problem-solving skills and technical autonomy * Basic English communication skills (spoken and written) Nice-to-Have Skills: * Familiarity with scripting (TCL, Python) * Experience usi

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