BC - Rotoscope & Paint Artist - Stop Motion VFX Project

Zoic Studios; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects company in Vancouver seeks a Rotoscope & Paint Artist with at least 3 years of experience in the industry. The ideal candidate will work on creating holdout matte elements for compositing, requiring skills in Nuke and Silhouette. This role is primarily onsite, and candidates must be residents of British Columbia. Salary ranges from $25 to $40 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. Join us to be a part of exciting visual projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years Rotoscope/Paint experience, preferably on feature films.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Strong attention to detail in light and color.

Responsibilities

• Create holdout matte elements for compositing.
• Use rotoscope techniques to generate mattes.
• Oversee quality control of approved elements.

Skills

Rotoscope/Paint experience

Strong eye for composition

Stereoscopic experience

Experience in Silhouette

Experience in Nuke

Strong time management skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Nuke

Silhouette

After Effects

Job description

Rotoscope & Paint Artist

All applicants must be residents of British Columbia, Canada.

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada i.e. Citizen, PR, Open Work Permit.
Short contract: January to February 27th, 2026

At this time, we’re pleased to offer this role as an option to work from home OR work from our Vancouver studio in Gastown, close to the Waterfront Station in Downtown. Remote is not available outside of BC; there is no hybrid.

About Zoic

Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high‑end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mantra is VisualEvolution – we focus on every part of the process, from the final picture to the pipeline used to create it.

Are you looking for your next creative and technical challenge? Come join our team!

Why Join Zoic?

• We are an Artist‑owned and operated VFX studio.
• We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques.
• We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry.
• We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds.

We are excited to share an incredible stop‑motion animated feature project that promises creativity, collaboration, and a fantastic chance to showcase your skills! Contract is starting immediately.

Summary of Position

The Rotoscope/Paint Artist is responsible for creating holdout matte elements for use in compositing, as well as digitally removing rigs, seams, and dust.

Job Functions

• Review stage elements with leadership. Shot assignments will be focused on complex shots.
• Follow up with compositors to ensure requested articulate mattes and/or paint work meets all technical and creative requirements.
• Use rotoscope techniques in Nuke or Silhouette to generate mattes and splines.
• Use paint and compositing techniques in Nuke to produce clean plates, remove rigs and seams or other artifacts, etc. This may involve generating pre‑comps for use by compositors or taking shots to completion.
• Attend dailies, as necessary; receive and implement feedback.
• Drive tasks to completion and ensure deadlines are met.
• Oversee quality control of approved elements, publishes and handoffs for own work as well as work from more junior team members.
• Develop and maintain training material, mentor and train more junior members of the roto/paint team.
• Communicate delays with leads and production management via e‑mail, updating shotGrid accordingly.
• Absorb shot work as needed, focusing on more complex shot work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years Rotoscope/Paint experience, preferably on feature films.
• Strong eye for composition, detail, light and color.
• Stereoscopic experience.
• Experience in Silhouette and Nuke (Furnace and After Effects experience, a plus).
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Strong time management and problem‑solving skills.

Additional Information

• British Columbia Employees Pay Range: $25 – $40/hr (the actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including qualifications, years of experience, education, certifications, and location).
• Candidates must be located in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia. This role requires the candidate to work onsite, within our Vancouver Studio in Gastown. (Some remote work may be considered.)
• Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
• All remote positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and to work on Pacific Standard Time.
• This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
• Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted.

Permanent Residents and Canadians only, please.