Lead Compositing Artist

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada The Third Floor Full time

THE THIRD FLOOR is the world’s leading visualization company with offices in Los Angeles and London as well as on location with productions around the world. Since 2004, the studio has helped clients visualize and maximize content by producing computer-animated blueprints, known as “previsualizations”. The Third Floor is a fun, creative company founded by artists, for artists. We work on extremely high-profile projects, while maintaining a small studio culture. The company has won multiple Emmy and VES awards for its work.Recent projects include Avatar: The Way of Water, House of the Dragon, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Guardians of the Galaxy 3, For All Mankind, Masters of the Air, and many more._

**Full Time. Remote Position. Must be located in British Columbia.**

**Responsibilities**:

- Oversee the entire compositing process from conceptualization to final delivery.
- Composite and track shots to integrate all the layers, including computer-generated elements.
- Maintain meticulous quality standards through regular reviews of compositing work.
- Help establish and manage compositing timelines and deliverables in coordination with project managers.
- Lead and mentor the compositing team, providing guidance and support.
- Optimize workflows through scripting in Nuke for enhanced efficiency.
- Collaborate with departments for seamless visual integration.

**Essential Skills**:

- Proven experience as a Compositing Artist, with a strong portfolio reflecting diverse projects.
- Expertise in using Nuke for compositing tasks.
- Proficient in scripting within Nuke for workflow optimization.
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and articulation of creative ideas.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, particularly in addressing compositing challenges and technical issues.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, including mentorship and team management skills.
- Adaptability to changing project requirements and effective management under tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of 3D compositing and particle systems in Nuke a plus.
- Knowledge of Lighting is a bonus.

**Personal attributes**:

- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Able to take direction and work under tight deadlines.
- Clean and organized Nuke files and understands work flow.

The pay scale is between $35 - 95 CAD / hour based on experience, skillset and other factors, plus additional Perks and Benefits.
- U.S. & Canada Applicants only: TTF participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All documents provided for proof of work authorization must be current and unexpired. We cannot accept expired proof of identity._
- IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, TTF is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment._


  • Lead Compositing Artist

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 1 week ago


    Vancouver, Canada The Third Floor Full time

    THE THIRD FLOOR is the world’s leading visualization company with offices in Los Angeles and London as well as on location with productions around the world. Since 2004, the studio has helped clients visualize and maximize content by producing computer-animated blueprints, known as “previsualizations”. The Third Floor is a fun, creative company...

  • Compositing Artist

    3 days ago


    Vancouver, Canada GHOST VFX VANCOUVER LTD Full time

    **Compositing Artist** Ghost VFX **Responsibilities**: - Create high-level, photo-real live-action composites using 2D, 2.5D, and/or 3D elements. - Understand 3D multi-pass rendering techniques and color space concepts. - Working with VFX color pipelines and the VFX production process. **Required Skills**: - VFX production experience using Nuke, Mocha...


  • Vancouver, Canada ICON Creative Studio Full time

    Intermediate Lighting and Compositing Artist Founded in 2013, ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC, Canada. With almost 400 design, storyboarding, modelling, rigging, animation, technical animation, lighting, visual effects, and compositing...

  • Lighting & Compositing Artist [Animation Department]

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 1 week ago


    Vancouver, Canada The Third Floor Full time

    THE THIRD FLOOR is the world’s leading visualization company with offices in Los Angeles and London as well as on location with productions around the world. Since 2004, the studio has helped clients visualize and maximize content by producing computer-animated blueprints, known as “previsualizations”. The Third Floor is a fun, creative company...


  • Vancouver, Canada Crafty Apes VFX Full time

    Crafty Apes is a high-end visual effects company with a strong foothold in features and episodic television. We are hiring a Compositing Supervisor with experience in managing compositing teams, while producing high quality results and maintaining color continuity. This person must be comfortable supervising on a variety of shows and/or formats. This is a...

  • Lighting Artist

    1 week ago


    Vancouver, Canada Cinesite-Vancouver Full time

    Cinesite Vancouver is seeking a Lighting/Compositing Artist to join our Feature Animation team. Working under the direction of department leads and the supervisor, the Lighting/Compositing Artist is responsible for the 3D lighting and rendering of all 3D elements and the final composition of high quality production plans. **What you will be doing** - Work...

  • Lead Groom Artist

    2 weeks ago


    Vancouver, Canada ICON Creative Studio Full time

    ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC Canada with design, storyboarding, modeling, rigging, animation, technical finaling, lighting, visual effects, and compositing artists alongside creative and management teams. Known for our quality,...

  • Lead Level Artist

    42 minutes ago


    Vancouver, Canada Microsoft Full time

    The Coalition is a flagship first-party studio within Xbox Game Studios and the home to one of gaming’s most critically and commercially acclaimed series, Gears of War. We are a group of diverse and talented individuals working for a common purpose to push the limits of Microsoft's entertainment platform and devices. As a studio, we lead from our values...

  • 2d Fx Artist

    2 weeks ago


    Vancouver, Canada Cinesite-Vancouver Full time

    Cinesite is looking for a 2D FX Artist to work on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! **What you will be doing**: - Create effects for assigned shots ensuring continuity and flow within and between shots and sequences - Troubleshoot some technical issues and flag workflow inefficiencies - Work with Lead FX Artist/FX Supervisor to ensure that all individually...

  • Senior Tech Artist

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 1 week ago


    Vancouver, Canada Hothead Games Full time

    Please note we will be hiring for this role in the near future. This posting is an expression of interest What you’ll be doing: Work with Creative Directors, Supervisors, Leads, and Compositing team to ensure all elements reach the desired look and delivery. Create and design lighting for complex scenes environments, look develop assets, animation...


  • Vancouver, Canada ICON Creative Studio Full time

    Founded in 2013, ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC, Canada. With almost 400 design, storyboarding, modelling, rigging, animation, technical animation, lighting, visual effects, and compositing artists alongside creative and management...

  • Fx Td

    1 week ago


    Vancouver, Canada Image Engine Design Full time

    **POSITION PURPOSE** The Lead will be the main support line for all FX artists on a show. They will help ramp and prep the tools creating a good foundation. They will be required to maintain in house tools for department handoff. A large portion of a Leads time will include managing artist tasks, working closely with the VFX and CG Supervisors, as well as...

  • 2d Artist

    48 minutes ago


    Vancouver, Canada DoubleJump Full time

    As a 2D Artist working for DoubleJump Games, you will have the opportunity to create art in the style of the Among Us game. You will work closely with a team of skilled artists, designers, and developers to create captivating characters, props, and visual effects. Your work will directly contribute to the player experience and user enjoyment, and will be...

  • Lead Game Artist

    4 days ago


    Vancouver, Canada Intellipro Group Inc Full time

    **Job description** 1. Responsible for combining production and management; 2. Participate in style setting, conceptualizing original painting, quality review, unify style, integrate game resources, etc.; 3. Cooperate with the project team to do a good job in 3D artwork, track the utilization of project resources and the performance of personnel in the...


  • Vancouver, Canada ICON Creative Studio Full time

    **-** ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC Canada with design, storyboarding, modeling, rigging, animation, technical finaling, lighting, visual effects, and compositing artists alongside creative and management teams. Known for our quality,...


  • Vancouver, Canada ICON Creative Studio Full time

    **-** ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC Canada with design, storyboarding, modeling, rigging, animation, technical finaling, lighting, visual effects, and compositing artists alongside creative and management teams. Known for our quality,...


  • Vancouver, Canada Electronic Arts Full time

    EA SPORTS is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment - connecting hundreds of millions around the world to the sports they love through a portfolio of industry-leading video games. After nearly 30 years of creating genre-defining, interactive football experiences with the world’s biggest football entertainment platform, _EA SPORTS FIFA_, we are...

  • Lead Animator

    2 weeks ago


    Vancouver, Canada ICON Creative Studio Full time

    **-** ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC Canada with design, storyboarding, modeling, rigging, animation, technical finaling, lighting, visual effects, and compositing artists alongside creative and management teams. Known for our quality,...

  • Lead Animator

    1 week ago


    Vancouver, Canada ICON Creative Studio Full time

    **-** ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC Canada with design, storyboarding, modeling, rigging, animation, technical finaling, lighting, visual effects, and compositing artists alongside creative and management teams. Known for our quality,...


  • Vancouver, Canada Image Engine Design Full time

    **POSITION PURPOSE** The primary focus of the Junior Compositor is to assist the Compositing Lead & Compositing Supervisor in show-setup related tasks, such as denoising plates, retiming & repo-ing shots to match client editorial reference, and creating fast WIP keys (“Premults”) to pass to upstream departments. The Junior Compositor will also be...