Compositing Supervisor
Company Description
Repeatedly voted one of Montreal’s Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual effects, advertising, animation, and experiential.
Nominated for multiple Emmy® Awards for its work on the series Stranger Things season 4, The Witcher season 2, and The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power season 1, the independent, Oscar®-winning company boasts close to 900 artists crafting from studios in Montreal, Québec City, Toronto, Los Angeles and Paris.
Rodeo FX is a creative partner to the world’s best storytellers including Netflix, HBO, Disney, Marvel, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros., and Sony, and has collaborated on ads for YouTube, NBC, and Apple. Current projects include Blue Beetle, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon. Recently released projects include John Wick: Chapter 4, Black Adam, Disney's The Little Mermaid, and Love, Death and Robots Volume 3, for which the company won a 2023 VES award.
Work arrangements:
As an artist-founded and artist-led company, creativity is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to give our talent the freedom, resources, and environment they need to produce high-quality work and thrive in a stimulating, collaborative, and supportive setting.
Given their key role in team leadership, decision-making, communication, and production support, managers and supervisors are expected to work from the studio at least four days per week. This increased presence helps strengthen collaboration, maintain closer proximity with teams, and sustain a strong, vibrant, and aligned studio culture.
Job Description
The Compositing Supervisor plays a central role in the artistic and technical integration of the shots delivered by the 2D team. As the guardian of visual quality and methodology, they work closely with the VFX and CG Supervisors, production, and the art direction team to ensure that all deliverables align with the project’s overall vision.
Both a hands-on expert, mentor, workflow manager, and interdisciplinary point of contact, they rally their team around high standards while ensuring thorough planning and smooth execution of all assigned tasks.
Main Responsibilities
Creative Quality
Translate the project’s artistic vision into clear, actionable direction for compositing artists.
Lead daily reviews, assess internal versions, and guide artists toward a high level of creative execution.
Collaborate with the VFX and CG Supervisors to address complex visual challenges and maintain harmony between departments.
Propose achievable artistic solutions that take technical, budgetary, or production constraints into account.
Actively participate in the development or execution of key shots or complex sequences.
Technical Quality
Establish and maintain a rigorous technical methodology that aligns with the Rodeo FX pipeline.
Validate script compliance, render optimization, and the cleanliness of all deliverables.
Contribute to the creation and documentation of compositing tools or templates.
Oversee shot continuity and ensure the overall technical quality of the work.
Work closely with other departments to identify and resolve technical issues quickly.
Leadership & Communication
Mentor, motivate, and support artists throughout the project.
Communicate objectives, feedback, and expectations clearly during briefs, daily reviews, and one-on-one check-ins.
Maintain composure during high-pressure periods, make informed decisions, and escalate issues to the appropriate teams (production, supervision, HR, etc.) when necessary.
Foster a healthy, collaborative work environment aligned with Rodeo FX’s values.
Support team development, identify training needs, and share knowledge.
Project Management
Take part in bidding, artist casting, and delivery planning alongside production.
Monitor shot progress, anticipate potential bottlenecks, and adjust priorities as needed.
Act quickly when deviations from objectives, standards, or professional ethics arise.
Provide ongoing performance feedback, support evaluations, and contribute to talent development.
Assist production with bid preparation and delivery documentation when required.
Workflow Strategies
Optimize existing processes and propose more efficient methods to enhance team performance.
Ensure that tools, templates, and procedures are up to date, well documented, and understood by all.
Actively participate in the evolution of the compositing pipeline based on project and team needs.
Identify opportunities for automation, simplification, or technical development.
Contribute to the harmonization of practices across projects and departments.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a compositing supervisor within the visual effects industry
Strong experience in team supervision or project management
Excellent mastery of Nuke; knowledge of Flame is an asset
Good understanding of Flow and VFX production pipelines
Advanced skills in color, lighting, perspective, photography, and 2D/3D element integration
Natural leadership with the ability to mentor teams with both rigor and empathy
Strong communication skills, organizational sense, and resilience under pressure
Strategic mindset with the ability to propose concrete and innovative solutions
Asset: experience in tool or template development, client presentations, or contributing to pipeline evolution
Additional Information
- Full-time, Permanent Contract;
- 5 paid sick/personal days;
- 2 additional statutory holidays in the winter holidays;
- Group Insurance, access to Dialogue online support and to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
- RRSP with employer contribution;
- Discounts on public transports, several spas, sports classes, art centers, cafes, furniture and several other local businesses.
Diversity : At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity, challenges our thinking, and helps us deliver better work.
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