Job Application for CG Lighting/Compositing Artist at Atomic Cartoons

New

Our Vancouver studio is looking for CG Lighting/Compositing Artists to join the team on some exciting new CG projects!

Atomic Cartoons Inc. is an award-winning animation studio with locations in Vancouver's Mt. Pleasant Animation District, Ottawa's Hintonburg neighborhood and Los Angeles. Since its inception over 25 years ago, Atomic Cartoons has created and produced numerous 2D and CG animation productions including Princess Power and Last Kids on Earth. Atomic is well known for its artist-friendly culture and flexible work environment. We are always looking for artists of all levels to join our team!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Work shot by shot or in sequences to attain the creative lighting goals of the director with the support of the Lighting Supervisor.
Share ideas, collaborate and work closely with other members of the production including FX and Animation.
Meet deadlines as assigned by production management.
Be up-to-date and familiar with new techniques, tools or other related software.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Experience using Katana and Nuke.
An understanding of Maya.
Able to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas.
Excellent visual skills and attention to detail.
Prior industry experience working in a studio environment as a CG Lighting and Compositing Artist is an asset for this role.
Experience using Renderman is an asset.
Experience using Flow for production tracking, submitting & publishing is an asset.
Currently legally eligible to work in Canada.

START DATE: As soon as possible and January 2026

- Applicants must have resided within BC as of December 31, 2024 and be able to provide the appropriate supporting documents.
- All Atomic employees in this role have the opportunity to work remotely within BC, artists within Vancouver and the Lower Mainland can also choose hybrid and in-studio options.

At Atomic Cartoons and Thunderbird Entertainment, we take into consideration a wide range of compensation factors including background, skills, location, and experience to determine competitive pay. In addition to competitive pay, this position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits including medical, GRSP, vacation pay, paid holiday break, paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Please note: This expected pay range is for British Columbia and is not applicable to locations outside of the province of British Columbia.

Wage ranges are based on a weekly rate.

Vancouver Pay Range

$1,100 - $1,650 CAD

INTERESTED?

Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Thunderbird Entertainment welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank you for your submission; only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Atomic Cartoons is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability.

While remaining sensitive, fair, and providing equitable treatment for all, Atomic Cartoons works to increase participation and advancement to reflect all personnel – including Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities, who are all qualified members. Thus, it helps identify and remove barriers that prevent the full participation of members of designated groups in the workplace.

Create a Job Alert

Interested in building your career at Atomic Cartoons? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.

First Name

Last Name

Country

Phone

Resume/CV*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Cover Letter

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Eligibility to work in Canada.

Select...

Your Current Location

Please include City, Province/State and Country.

Please include a link to your portfolio or reel, if applicable. Please include passwords below if necessary.

-Please no dropbox links as we will be unable to view them

Password for reel or portfolio if applicable.

If your portfolio or reel requires a password please include it here,

LinkedIn Profile

When would be the earliest date you would be able to start working on this production if you were to be hired?

Are you a new graduate? (2025)

Select...

Did anyone from Atomic refer you to this position?

Select...

If you were referred by someone, please list their name.

Have you previously worked at Atomic Cartoons?

Select...

If yes, what production did you work on and what was your role?

Would you be interested in being considered for other roles in this department on other productions?

Select...

We often have multiple productions looking to fill the same roles across multiple shows at the same time.

CG Lighting/Compositing Artist

Apply for this job