Senior 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 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

• 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 with ShotGrid or similar tools

• Sensitivity to photography, composition, and color theory

• Comfortable working in a Linux/Unix environment

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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