Rodeo FX

Motion Pictures And Film

SeniorCompositingArtist

CA$85–120k ~AI est. Montreal, Quebec, Canada CONTRACT
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Compositing Artist at Rodeo FX. Skills: Compositing, Nuke, Artistic integration. Take ownership of complex shots. Create visually compelling compositions”

Industry & Context.

Motion Pictures And Film
Problems you'll solve

Anticipate challenges; Resolve challenges; Solve technical problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Expert knowledge of Nuke, Ability to handle multiple shots, Ability to solve technical problems

Nice to Have

Familiarity with scripting, Experience with ShotGrid, Sensitivity to photography, Comfortable working in Linux/Unix

What You'll Do.

Take ownership of complex shots

Create visually compelling compositions

Resolve technical and creative challenges

Improve departmental tools

Participate in internal reviews

Provide constructive input

Guide and support junior artists

Communicate effectively with Leads

Ensure visual consistency

Assist in onboarding new artists

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with Leads; Work with Supervisors; Work with other departments

Communication Scope

Basic English skills

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 Senior Compositing Artist is a 2D/3D compositing expert, capable of handling complex shots while bringing strong artistic and technical value. They often serve as mentors within the team and are a key point of reference for other artists. Production: * Take ownership of complex shots or sequences * Create visually compelling compositions while meeting technical requirements * Anticipate and resolve technical and creative challenges independently * Contribute to the improvement of departmental tools, templates, and workflows * Actively participate in internal reviews and provide constructive input Collaboration: * Guide and support junior and mid-level artists * Communicate effectively with Leads, Supervisors, and other departments * Help ensure visual consistency across shots * Assist in onboarding new artists into the pipeline and studio culture ## Qualifications * Expert knowledge of Nuke, including basic scripting, AOV management, and 2D/3D integration * Ability to handle multiple shots simultaneously under tight deadlines * Motivation to learn, grow, and share expertise * Strong artistic eye for detail, composition, and seamless integration * Ability to propose creative solutions that meet production needs * Solid experience in a structured production environment * Ability to solve technical problems independently * Basic English skills (spoken and written) Nice-to-Have Skills: * Familiarity with scripting (TCL, Python) * Experience

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