Toronto

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Company 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. Job Description: 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 guidelinesFollow creative and technical instructions from Leads and SupervisorsKeep Nuke scripts clean, organized, and optimizedEnsure work meets technical specifications and pipeline standardsImplement feedback efficiently and with attention to detailTrack shot progress accurately using production tracking toolsCollaboration:Communicate effectively with team members and other departmentsShare 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 deadlinesMotivation to learn and grow in a production environmentStrong eye for composition, color, and seamless integrationTeam-oriented mindset and openness to feedbackGood understanding of the 3D pipeline (Lighting, FX, Rendering)Problem-solving skills and technical autonomyBasic English communication skills (spoken and written)Nice-to-Have Skills:Familiarity with scripting (TCL, Python)Experience using ShotGrid or similar production tracking toolsBasic understanding of color theory, lighting, and photography principles Additional Information: The person in this role will work closely with our Paris studio in a bilingual environment, as well as with international partners, talent, and clients. They will regularly interact with non-French-speaking stakeholders across various productions and strategic communications, in order to present and promote the creative and technical strengths of Mikros Animation on a global scale. MIKROS ANIMATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Mikros Animation complies and prohibits against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state/provincial or local law.