Roto/Paint Lead

BarnstormVFX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio with locations in Burbank, CA and Vancouver, BC. We provide photo-realistic visual effects for television and streaming projects across genres. Our studio culture is built on creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence. As we grow, we are committed to preserving our scrappy, artist-driven DNA while evolving our structure, workflows, and leadership to support larger and more complex productions. This role is open to Canadian-based talent. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in their country of residence and be willing to work on-site or hybrid as required by production and studio location. Barnstorm VFX is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that provides a meaningful environment free of discrimination and harassment. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of color, people of all genders or non-genders, and people with disabilities of all types.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in a VFX studio environment, with a strong background in compositing and/or roto/paint
Advanced proficiency in Nuke, Silhouette, and Mocha
Proven ability to guide artists and vendors through clear, structured feedback and QC standards
Strong understanding of production pipelines and shot delivery workflows across episodic and/or feature work
Excellent artistic eye with strong attention to detail and consistency across shots and sequences
Ability to manage multiple priorities across shows and shifting deadlines
Strong leadership and communication skills, with a calm and solution-oriented approach under pressure
Experience working directly with production, supervisors, and external vendors in a client-driven environment
Self-directed, highly organized, and comfortable owning outcomes across multiple projects

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a Lead, Senior, or Supervisory role strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead roto/paint and QC workflows across multiple productions, ensuring consistency and quality across internal and vendor work
Partner with producers, coordinators, and supervisors to assess outsourcing needs and define bidding and vendor strategy
Act as the primary point of contact for external vendors, providing clear direction, feedback, and creative/technical guidance
Oversee the preparation of vendor packages, including annotated frames, breakdown notes, and technical specifications
Review vendor bids and assess feasibility, scope, and alignment with production requirements
Evaluate incoming vendor deliveries and internal artist work to ensure they meet show standards before shot integration
Provide structured, actionable feedback to vendors and internal teams, ensuring continuity and efficiency in revisions
Attend production and supervisory meetings, contributing to scheduling, shot strategy, and workflow decisions
Collaborate closely with CG/VFX Supervisors to uphold creative intent and technical integrity across all deliveries
Step in as hands-on roto/paint support when required due to schedule pressure or vendor limitations
Help define and improve roto/paint and QC workflows, tools, and best practices across the studio