We’re a 2D animation studio looking for a skilled freelance Compositor to help bring an upcoming sports documentary project to life. As a Compositor, you will be responsible for assembling and integrating animated sequences and visual elements into polished final shots. Reporting to the Postproduction Director, you will ensure that each sequence maintains visual consistency, quality, and alignment with the project's overall creative vision.

Project

- Type: Freelance / Remote
- Length: Approximately 12 minutes of animation
- Style: 2D hand-drawn animation combining realism and stylization
- Subject matter: Sports documentary featuring professional athletes and historical moments
- To start: November 2026
- Please note, you’d be responsible for providing your own hardware and software.

The project is a sports documentary, with animated segments appearing alongside archival material to recreate or complement historical moments through short animated sequences. The visual direction combines realism and stylization, with expressive drawing, dynamic posing, and a distinct 2D artistic feel. The Compositor will play an significant role in bringing the final animated sequences together, ensuring that all visual elements work cohesively and meet the project's technical and artistic requirements.

Your Role:

- Composite and assemble completed 2D animation sequences and visual elements into polished final shots.
- Integrate animation layers, backgrounds, effects, and other visual elements while maintaining the intended artistic direction.
- Ensure consistency in colour, lighting, composition, and overall visual quality across sequences.




- Apply compositing effects and adjustments to enhance the final presentation of the animation.
- Ensure smooth integration of animated elements with archival footage or other project materials, where required.
- Review shots for technical issues, inconsistencies, and visual errors, and make necessary corrections.
- Work closely with the Postproduction Director and other members of the production team to implement feedback and revisions.
- Prepare and export final compositions according to the project's technical specifications and delivery requirements.
- Manage workload efficiently and meet established production deadlines.

What we are looking for

- At least 2–3 years of experience in 2D animation compositing or a similar role within the animation industry.
- Strong understanding of compositing principles, visual storytelling, colour, lighting, and image integration.
- Experience working with layered 2D animation and hand-drawn animation pipelines.
- Proficiency in Toon Boom Harmony.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain visual consistency across multiple shots.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and deliver high-quality final compositions.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote production environment and collaborating with a creative team.
- Ability to receive feedback, implement revisions, and meet production deadlines.
- Experience working on animated series, films, or documentary projects is an asset.

Contract

This is a short-term freelance contract, focused on compositing. Please note, in order to qualify the following must apply to you:

- Based in Ontario, Canada
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Please include a portfolio link with relevant examples of 2D compositing.

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