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.
