R

Rodeo FX

Award-winning visual effects studio for film

Senior Image Compositing Artist

Animation & VFXConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience as an image-compositing artist in the visual effects industry.
  • Excellent knowledge of Nuke.
  • Knowledge of Shotgun/ShotGrid project-management software.
  • Proficiency in photographic imaging, including color, lighting (reflection, refraction, and shadows), perspective, and composition.
  • Ability to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and act as a positive role model and mentor.

Responsibilities

  • Composite shots ranging from simple to complex at different production stages, including pre-compositions, lineups, 2D tracking, 2D effects, keying extractions, integration, and color correction.
  • Resolve visual, artistic, and technical problems when possible, or relay information to the appropriate department, such as modeling, texturing, or lighting.
  • Ensure consistency in the final composition of visual-effects shot elements.
  • Harmonize the creative and technical aspects of each shot.
  • Integrate 2D and 3D elements to produce photorealistic images that meet Rodeo FX’s quality requirements.
  • Work closely with the compositing supervisor and production to find creative and technical solutions and approaches that improve shots while meeting project specifications and deadlines.
  • Participate in creating tools for the department, test tools before integration, and write clear, accessible documentation.
  • Supervise the work of a team of artists, demonstrating expertise in the specialty and a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
  • Plan and assign appropriate tasks to team members in collaboration with production, taking into account their abilities and levels, workflow, and project schedule.
  • Provide feedback on artists’ work to ensure it meets quality requirements and the clients’ artistic vision.
  • Promptly inform production when an artist does not have enough work and help find alternative tasks, such as training or pipeline-tool research and development.
  • Mentor team members through training and knowledge-sharing, communicate specific training needs to the department head, and potentially help prepare training materials or group sessions.
  • Participate in mid-project and post-mortem reviews and annual artist evaluations by providing feedback to the department head.
  • Keep production and the project team informed about work progress, issues and their implications, and potential solutions.
  • Ensure deadlines are met and promptly alert the project team when additional time may be needed by the artist or a team member.
  • Keep knowledge current and stay informed about technological developments and working methods in the visual-effects industry.

About the Company

Rodeo FX

Award-winning visual effects studio for film

Rodeo FX is a full-service visual effects studio with teams in Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Los Angeles, Paris and Bengaluru. It creates moving image work for film and television by handling the entire VFX pipeline—from concept and design through animation, simulation, and compositing to final rendering. The company emphasizes craftsmanship and technological creativity to deliver high-quality visual effects that resonate with audiences. It differentiates itself through its global, multi-location production capability, award-winning track record, and end-to-end services that allow projects to move from initial concept to finished, seamless visuals within one studio. Its goal is to produce compelling, believable visual effects that enhance storytelling and connect with viewers.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
2006

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Rodeo FX

See more jobs