Remote 2D Compositing Artist

JobTarget, LLC; Soest; Remote; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work with international team

Flexible engagement: freelance or in‑h

Global project exposure

Job summary

Partner Company in the Netherlands is seeking a skilled 2D Compositor to join a remote post-production team. You will assemble 2D scenes by layering animation, artwork, lighting, and effects, ensuring a polished final product across international projects.

You’ll start early in the creative process, coordinating with illustrators, animators, and producers to meet client references and delivery timelines. Requires strong English, Photoshop/Premiere skills, and After Effects expertise.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in digital art, animation, post-production or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in 2D/3D or live-action post-production as required by projects.
• Proficient in Adobe After Effects and basic knowledge of Toon Boom Harmony.
• Familiarity with Photoshop, Premiere and Media Encoder.
• Strong understanding of video outputs and rendering processes.

Responsibilities

• Composite 2D animated scenes by combining animation, artwork, lighting details, VFX, transitions, and camera movements.
• Review animatics early to identify compositing requirements and potential challenges.
• Communicate needs clearly to illustrators, animators, producers, and the production team.
• Import image sequences from Toon Boom Harmony and integrate them in After Effects with Photoshop assets.
• Create and manage multiple renders in client-specified formats and codecs.
• Organize project files and compositions for efficient workflow.
• Export image sequences and video assets with appropriate formats and codecs.
• Replicate visual references accurately while maintaining high artistic standards.
• Anticipate production issues and communicate proactively to avoid delays.

Skills

Strong English

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Digital art/post-production degree

Tools

After Effects

Toon Boom Harmony

Photoshop

Premiere

Media Encoder

Trapcode Particular

Job description

Partner Company in the Netherlands is seeking a skilled 2D Compositor to join a remote post-production team. You will assemble 2D scenes by layering animation, artwork, lighting, and effects, ensuring a polished final product across international projects.

You’ll start early in the creative process, coordinating with illustrators, animators, and producers to meet client references and delivery timelines. Requires strong English, Photoshop/Premiere skills, and After Effects expertise.