WildBrain Studios is looking for a Lead Compositor to join our team! 
 
We’re searching for Compositors to help bring one of our productions to its utmost potential! As a Lead Compositor, you will be responsible for constructing the final image by combining layers of FX, animation and background elements into a final composite shot as per each shot’s requirements. This role will report to the Producer.
 
Find a job that lets your imagination run wild! 

 
WildBrain Studios produces fan-favorite animation and award-winning content that kids and families love in every corner of the globe. We love what we do and it shows in the quality content we produce! Our custom-built Vancouver studio in beautiful British Columbia is a wonderful backdrop for our artists, but it doesn’t end there, we have employees working remotely across BC, Canada, and the world!  Our artist-centric culture means we invest in our people, we provide training and growth opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and fun activities throughout the year to meet, mingle and get creative with your team. If you like what you are reading so far, well buckle up, we’re just getting started!  

What You’ll Do:

• Creating and compositing digital FX, highlights and tones within the current compositing pipeline 
• Collaborating with the team to achieve consistent and high quality results 
• Managing renders and setting up shots technically 
• Integrating all layers including animation and environment to create the final shots 
• Ensuring and maintaining the expected quality, style and schedule across the production 
• Meeting production deadlines and maintaining regular communication with leads and supervisors 
• Collaborating with other team members to improve methods, workflows and techniques 
• Analyzing and troubleshooting common technical issues 
• Identifying and reporting any issues that arise that may affect timelines or delivery schedules 

What You’ll Bring:

• You are efficient, proactive and detail oriented 
• You have the ability to take direction, be flexible and embrace change 
• You can communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas in a professional and positive manner 
• You have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressure 

 
Nice to have: 

• 1-3 years of experience in the animation or film industry 
• Solid understanding of compositing, lighting, shading, colour and rendering 
• Strong sense of design and shot composition 
• Previous experience in lighting and/or compositing in episodic TV or feature film animation 
• Proficiency in Harmony is preferred
   
    

   
This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.  

Pay Range: Union minimum $1151 - $1500 for role, per week based on a 40-hour work week. 
 
Candidates are paid within the range posted, but their exact pay will vary based on the level, responsibilities and expectations of the role. We also take into consideration the experience and skills that individual brings, with consideration of our internal equity.   

We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing.  Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like half-days in the summer, extra holidays in the winter and regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person.

Learn more about our benefits here and IATSE Local 938 site.  

In short – life is good on the Wild side!

Visit wildbrain.com/studios to learn more!

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" WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted.”