Job Description

Company Description

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 Junior Compositing Artist supports the visual integration of 2D and 3D elements into final shots. Working under the guidance of more experienced artists and leads, they contribute to production while developing both technical and artistic skills in a fast-paced studio environment.

Responsibilities:

Assemble renders, matte paintings, and FX elements in Nuke based on 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 tools.

Collaboration

Communicate effectively with team members and other departments. Ask questions and seek clarification when needed to ensure quality and consistency.

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of Nuke or other node-based compositing software Understanding of core compositing principles and basic awareness of the 3D pipeline Motivation to learn and grow in a production environment Strong attention to detail and a good eye for image quality Team-oriented mindset and openness to feedback English communication skills (spoken and written)

Nice-to-Have (Optional) Skills:

Familiarity with scripting (TCL, Python) Experience with ShotGrid or similar production tracking tools Basic understanding of color theory, lighting, and photography principles

Additional Information

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

Mikros Animation complies and prohibits against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state/provincial or local law.