Junior Imaging & Color Specialist
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, Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, the independent, Oscar®-winning company boasts close to 800 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 Dune: Prophecy, Silo Season 2 and Sonic 3. Recently released projects include The Rings of Power Season 2, Venom: The Last Dance, Taika Waitit's Time Bandits, and House of the Dragon Season 2.
Job Description
Summary:
The Imaging & Colour Specialist at Rodeo FX supports the imaging and colour pipeline by assisting with show setups, workflow execution, and technical support for artists and production teams. Acting as a key operational link between creative teams and technical infrastructure, this role helps ensure efficient, reliable, and user-focused imaging and colour workflows across VFX, Ads, and Experiential projects.
Reporting to the Imaging Department Lead, the Junior Imaging Specialist contributes to maintaining image integrity, colour consistency, and pipeline reliability. This role supports daily operations, assists with tool testing and workflow improvements, and helps troubleshoot technical and pipeline issues. The specialist works closely with senior imaging staff, production teams, Editorial, IO, Pipeline, and Technology departments to ensure seamless show setup and delivery processes.
This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in colour science, imaging workflows, and VFX production pipelines while contributing to Rodeo’s commitment to technical excellence and innovation.
Main responsibilities:
Imaging Operations & Show Setup Support
- Assist with show setups and imaging configurations to support production timelines.
- Support daily imaging operations and ensure workflows function reliably and efficiently.
- Help maintain standard show setup practices across productions and divisions.
- Assist production, Editorial, and IO teams with ingest, setup, and delivery processes.
- Respond to service desk tickets promptly and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
Colour Pipeline & Technical Support
- Support the implementation and maintenance of the colour pipeline across productions.
- Assist in troubleshooting imaging and colour issues impacting artists and production.
- Help maintain colour consistency and image integrity across workflows and deliverables.
- Assist with display calibration coordination and validation under senior guidance.
- Support creative teams by providing technical assistance related to imaging and colour workflows.
Workflow Development, Tools & Documentation
- Assist with testing imaging and colour tools, gathering feedback, and reporting issues.
- Help document workflows, procedures, and tool usage to support adoption and consistency.
- Collaborate with Pipeline, Editorial, IO, and Technology teams to improve and develop workflows.
- Provide feedback on workflow efficiency and user experience improvements.
- Assist with debugging workflow and pipeline issues impacting imaging, editorial, or IO processes.
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
- Work closely with senior imaging specialists and leadership to support departmental objectives.
- Maintain clear communication with artists, production teams, and technical departments.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing by documenting solutions and supporting team learning.
- Stay informed on emerging imaging, colour, and VFX pipeline technologies and best practices.
Qualifications
- 0–2 years of experience in VFX, post-production, imaging, or a related technical field (internships and academic experience considered).
- Educational background in Film Production, Imaging, colour Science, Media Technology, Computer Graphics, or related field.
- Basic understanding of digital imaging workflows, colour pipelines, or post-production processes.
- Interest in colour science, image processing, and display technologies.
- Familiarity with VFX production environments and tools is an asset (Shotgrid, Nuke, editorial or pipeline tools).
- Basic knowledge of digital formats, resolutions, frame rates, colour spaces, and codecs is an asset.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn and grow technically and professionally.
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 center, cafes, furniture and several other local businesses.
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