BG Prep Artist - Lead (Expression of Interest)

ImageEngine

Vancouver

On-site

CAD 99,000 - 107,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care from day 1

Premiums covered by Image Engine

8 paid Health & Wellness days per year

Job summary

Image Engine in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a BG Prep Lead with 6 years in feature film/TV and strong Silhouette/Nuke skills. You will lead the BG prep team, annotate briefs, QC submissions, and coordinate with production to optimize schedules and quality.

The role demands leadership, collaboration, and hands-on support for roto/paint tasks as needed. Based in British Columbia, you will operate in a dynamic VFX environment, contributing to high-profile projects while advancing pipelines and best

Qualifications

6 years of feature film/TV production experience.
Expertise in Silhouette.
Expertise in Nuke.
Proficiency in Mocha Pro.
Proficiency in ShotGrid.
Basic Linux knowledge.
Degree/Diploma in Digital/Traditional Arts is appreciated.
Specialization in VFX Compositing is appreciated.
Experience in Photoshop/Lightroom/After Effects is appreciated.
Experience in photography is appreciated.

Responsibilities

Attend show kickoffs and establish the best strategy with the Compositing Supervisor.
Brief and draw clear annotations for artists.
QC submissions and advise on technical solutions.
Collaborate with BG Prep Coordinator and Production Manager on scheduling.
Work with BG Prep Supervisor on standardization and best practices.
Coordinate with the Head of Department on overall strategy.
Provide feedback to artists on their work.
Occasionally undertake Roto or Paint tasks as needed.
Represent the department in a calm, professional manner.
Collaborate with other departments to resolve problems.
Manage internal crew capacity and workload complexity.
Oversee packaging and QC of outsourced requests.
Assist in training artists or coordinators.
Develop communication skills to simplify processes.

Skills

Good communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Photography interest

Color theory understanding

Responsibility

Education

Degree/Diploma in Digital/Traditional Arts

Specialization in VFX Compositing

Tools

Silhouette

Nuke

Mocha Pro

ShotGrid

Linux

Photoshop

After Effects

Lightroom

Job description

Position: BG Prep Artist - Lead

Hiring Range: $98,800 to $106,600/year for a 40 hour work week Project Contract: TBC Company Benefits: Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine, up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year.

*Candidates are required to be based in British Columbia and eligible to work in Canada.* ABOUT IMAGE ENGINE Image Engine is a world-class VFX studio based in Vancouver, BC, that has built a reputation for excellence in the visual effects industry since 1995. We specialize in crafting stunning visual effects for feature films and television with an award-winning portfolio that includes The Book of Boba Fett, The Mandalorian, Game Of Thrones, Lost in Space, Jurassic World, and District 9.

We offer a full range of visual effects services, from concept designs and pre-visualization to CG animation, compositing, and explosive volumetric digital effects. Our crew is passionate about storytelling and pushing the artistic and technical boundaries to deliver the highest quality work on every project. R&D is central to our philosophy of driving creativity through innovation and we're committed to continually evolving our robust production pipelines.

At Image Engine, we value diversity and teamwork, and we're proud to foster a workplace culture that is supportive, respectful, and empowering. We believe that our success is a reflection of our exceptionally talented team, and we're always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us on our mission to create unforgettable visual experiences. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.

Department purpose

The primary focus of any BG Prep Lead at IE can be divided into several areas:

To attend show kickoffs and establish with the Compositing Supervisor the best strategy to tackle the shots.
To brief and draw clear annotations as a guideline for the artists.
To QC any submissions and advise the artists on the best technical solutions.
To engage in a collaboration with the BG Prep Coordinator and Production Manager to effectively address all scheduling priorities.
To work closely with the BG Prep Supervisor on the standardization and good practices.
To work closely with the HOD on the overall strategy of the Department.
To provide feedback regarding the artists working on their shows.
To occasionally work on Roto or Paint shots or any quick fixes that are required.

For the BG Prep Lead role there’s the following expectations

To represent the Department in a calm and professional way.
To collaborate with the other Departments for the effective resolution of any problems.
To manage the internal crew’s capacity in regards to the complexity of the work.
To manage the packaging and QC of outsource requests.
To help with the training of any Artists or Coordinators within the Department.
To develop their own effective communication skills to simplify the processes and relationships.
To actively provide suggestions on how to improve the quality or speed of the production workflow.

Education and experience