Lead BG Prep Artist — Shape VFX Workflows

Image Engine Design; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended healthcare from day 1

Premiums 100% covered by Image Engine

8 paid Health and Wellness days per yr

Job summary

Image Engine Design is seeking a BG Prep Lead in Vancouver, BC. The role focuses on leading background prep for shots, annotating guidance for artists, and ensuring high-quality compositing outputs across feature films and TV projects.

The successful candidate will collaborate with production and other departments, manage capacity, and help refine workflows. A strong background in Silhouette, Nuke, and Mocha Pro is essential.

Qualifications

• 6 years of feature film/TV production experience
• Expertise in Silhouette and Nuke
• Proficiency in Mocha Pro and Shotgrid
• Experience in Photoshop/Lightroom/After Effects is appreciated

Responsibilities

• Attend show kickoffs and establish strategy with the Compositing Supervisor
• Brief and annotate guidelines 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 standards and practices
• Coordinate with HOD on department strategy
• Provide feedback to artists on shows
• Occasionally assist with roto/paint and quick fixes

Skills

Rotoscoping in Silhouette

Spline breakdown & keyframing

Matching plate motion blur

2D point & Mocha planar tracking

Extracting tracking information

Frame-by-frame painting in Silhouette

Dust bust & cosmetic touches

Retime artifacts painting

Nuke 3D environment understanding

Education

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 appreciated

Tools

Nuke

Mocha Pro

Shotgrid

Photoshop

Lightroom

After Effects

Silhouette

Job description

Image Engine Design is seeking a BG Prep Lead in Vancouver, BC. The role focuses on leading background prep for shots, annotating guidance for artists, and ensuring high-quality compositing outputs across feature films and TV projects.

The successful candidate will collaborate with production and other departments, manage capacity, and help refine workflows. A strong background in Silhouette, Nuke, and Mocha Pro is essential.