Lead Image Finaling (IMF) Artist - Paw Patrol 3

Rodeo FX; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global CGI animation studio in Montreal is seeking a Lead Image Finaling Artist. The role involves supervising a team, ensuring high-quality final frames, and providing technical solutions. Candidates should have solid experience in Image Finaling, strong Nuke expertise, and excellent communication skills. This position also requires leadership capability and fluency in English, with French being a bonus. Join a dynamic team in a bilingual environment.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Image Finaling for animated feature films.
• Strong expertise in Nuke (mandatory).
• Good understanding of stereo compositing and image continuity.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines.
• Prior experience in team leadership.
• High autonomy, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Fluency in English (French is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the IMF compositing team.
• Provide advanced technical solutions for final image polish and fixes.
• Ensure consistency and quality in image finaling passes.
• Track and validate retakes, working closely with production.
• Monitor quotas and ensure timely deliveries.
• Recommend and assist in implementing workflow improvements.
• Serve as the technical and artistic reference for the IMF team.
• Train, mentor, and motivate team members.

Skills

Image Finaling experience

Nuke expertise

Stereo compositing knowledge

Team leadership

Autonomy and problem-solving

Excellent communication

Fluency in English

Tools

Nuke

Katana

Arnold

ShotGrid

Python scripting

Job description

Company Description

Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation creative studio. Providing filmmakers with top-tier animation and CGI services through a complete range of front and back-end creative services to bring unforgettable and stylized stories to life in every format, for every platform.

We provide end-to-end animation services, uniting industry-leading talent across our global network of creative studios located in Montreal and Paris.

We help filmmakers define and develop their vision from script to screen, making every project truly unique.

Job Description

The Lead Image Finaling (IMF) Artist serves as the main technical and artistic point of contact for the Image Finaling compositing team. They guide a small group of artists and ensure the delivery of high-quality final frames, balancing artistic standards with production constraints while fostering a strong team dynamic. They act as the bridge between the team and the Compositing and CG Image Supervisors.

Production

• Supervise and support the IMF compositing team

• Provide advanced technical solutions for final image polish and fixes

• Ensure consistency and quality in image finaling passes (stereo, beauty tweaks, paint fixes, continuity)

• Track and validate retakes, working closely with production and supervisors

• Monitor quotas and ensure timely deliveries

• Recommend and assist in implementing workflow and tool improvements

Management

• Serve as the technical and artistic reference for the IMF team

• Train, mentor, and motivate team members while encouraging a collaborative spirit

• Collaborate with pipeline and development teams to adapt or create IMF-specific tools

• Maintain regular communication with the Compositing and CG Image Supervisors

• Ensure documentation and knowledge-sharing within the team

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Solid experience in Image Finaling for animated feature films (VFX experience is a plus)

• Strong expertise in Nuke (mandatory)

• Good understanding of stereo compositing and image continuity

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and retakes

• Prior experience in team leadership

• High autonomy, adaptability, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and coordination abilities

• Fluency in English (French is a plus)

Optional Skills

• Familiarity with Katana, Arnold, and ShotGrid (Shotgun)

• Knowledge of Python scripting for tool development

• Understanding of 3D pipelines and animation workflows

• Experience in creating and maintaining documentation and training materials

Additional Information

The person in this role will work closely with our Paris studio in a bilingual environment, as well as with international partners, talent, and clients. They will regularly interact with non-French-speaking stakeholders across various productions and strategic communications, in order to present and promote the creative and technical strengths of Mikros Animation on a global scale.

MIKROS ANIMATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mikros Animation complies and prohibits against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state/provincial or local law.