Compositing Artist – Feature Animation

Bardel Entertainment

Compositing Artist integrating 3D rendered assets, special effects for polished animated shots at Bardel Entertainment. Collaborating with various departments to ensure artistic intent and technical execution.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$1,400 - CA$1,700 per weekWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Combine multiple layers of animation, visual effects, lighting passes, and background elements to create a cohesive image.
Balance color, light, and depth to ensure visual consistency across shots and sequences.
Troubleshoot technical issues such as edge inconsistencies, motion blur, and artifact cleanup.
Collaborate with departments such as Lighting, FX, and Rendering to identify and resolve shot-specific challenges.
Use compositing software to add depth, atmosphere, and enhancements such as lens effects, color grading, and motion blur.
Make creative adjustments to ensure the director’s vision is realized in every shot.
Work closely with the Compositing Supervisor and other team members to align with artistic direction and technical standards.
Provide feedback to upstream departments (e.g., Modeling, Lighting, FX) to improve workflow efficiency.
Organize and manage all compositing assets, including file-naming conventions and proper archiving.
Maintain high standards for file organization and version control.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Over 5 years of experience as a Compositing Artist in the animation industry, ideally on fully animated or hybrid feature films.
Proficiency with industry-standard 3D software (e.g., Maya, Houdini).
Experience using Katana, including working with scene files/models within a production pipeline.
Strong understanding of color theory, composition, and principles of cinematography.
In-depth knowledge of shading/rendering systems (e.g., RenderMan, Arnold).
Familiarity with compositing software (e.g., Nuke).
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
A passion for storytelling and a strong artistic sensibility.
Ability to mentor and support junior compositing artists and other team members, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pay Range: $1,400 - $1,700 CAD per week
This salary range reflects our current expectations for these roles as of the date of this posting. Your final salary offer will take into account several key factors, including your education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographical location, and the needs and requirements of the business.
Flexible work environment.
Extended Health and Wellness coverage from day one.
RRSP matching program.
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Hard Skills & Tools

Compositing TechniquesColor GradingMotion BlurShading/Rendering SystemsVisual EffectsAnimation PrinciplesFile OrganizationVersion ControlArtifact CleanupLighting Passes

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamwork SkillsMentoring AbilitiesArtistic Sensibility