CG Lighting/Compositing Artist

Our Vancouver studio is looking for CG Lighting/Compositing Artists to join the team on some exciting new CG projects!

Atomic Cartoons Inc. is an award-winning animation studio with locations in Vancouver's Mt. Pleasant Animation District, Ottawa's Hintonburg neighborhood and Los Angeles. Since its inception over 25 years ago, Atomic Cartoons has created and produced numerous 2D and CG animation productions including Princess Power and Last Kids on Earth. Atomic is well known for its artist-friendly culture and flexible work environment. We are always looking for artists of all levels to join our team!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Work shot by shot or in sequences to attain the creative lighting goals of the director with the support of the Lighting Supervisor.
• Share ideas, collaborate and work closely with other members of the production including FX and Animation.
• Meet deadlines as assigned by production management.
• Be up-to-date and familiar with new techniques, tools or other related software.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience using Katana.
• An understanding of Maya and Nuke.
• Able to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas.
• Excellent visual skills and attention to detail.
• Prior industry experience working in a studio environment as a CG Lighting and Compositing Artist is an asset for this role.
• Experience using Renderman is an asset.
• Experience using Flow for production tracking, submitting & publishing is an asset.
• Currently legally eligible to work in Canada.
  
  

START DATE: January to February 2025

- Applicants must have resided within BC as of December 31, 2024 and be able to provide the appropriate supporting documents.
- All Atomic employees in this role have the opportunity to work remotely within BC, artists within Vancouver and the Lower Mainland can also choose hybrid and in-studio options. 

INTERESTED?

Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Thunderbird Entertainment welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank you for your submission; only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

While remaining sensitive, fair, and providing equitable treatment for all, Atomic Cartoons works to increase participation and advancement to reflect all personnel – including Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities, who are all qualified members. Thus, it helps identify and remove barriers that prevent the full participation of members of designated groups in the workplace.