Mid Compositing Artist - TMNT 2

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

• 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 using ShotGrid or similar production tracking tools

• Basic understanding of color theory, lighting, and photography principles

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

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