Junior–Intermediate VFX Compositor / Generalist

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Work model: Hybrid remote/in-studio

Annual salary: $55,000–$60,000 CAD

Dream Theory is an AI-assisted visual effects studio working across commercial, film, and television projects. We combine traditional VFX techniques with generative technology to deliver high-quality work through practical, evolving production workflows.

We’re looking for a Junior–Intermediate VFX Compositor / Generalist to join our growing Toronto team, with a preference for artists whose primary compositing tool is Adobe After Effects.

This role focuses on compositing and shot finishing, with opportunities to contribute across a range of VFX and generative workflows. It’s ideal for an artist with strong fundamentals who wants to develop their craft while exploring how AI fits into professional post-production.

Experience with generative tools is a plus, but isn’t required. We’re equally interested in artists with solid technical and creative instincts who are eager to learn, experiment, and adapt.

What you’ll be doing

• Compositing AI-generated and traditional VFX elements into live-action plates
• Preparing footage through roto, masking, tracking, keying, paint, and clean-up
• Matching colour, lighting, grain, focus, and movement to create seamless final images
• Working with producers and senior artists to develop practical shot approaches
• Taking feedback and carrying revisions through to polished final shots
• Troubleshooting technical challenges and checking work against delivery requirements
• Contributing to motion graphics, generative workflows, and other generalist tasks as needed
• Helping refine internal workflows as the studio evolves

What we’re looking for

• Approximately 1–4 years of experience in visual effects, compositing, motion graphics, or post-production
• Strong compositing software skills, preferably in Adobe After Effects
• A solid understanding of compositing principles and shot finishing
• Experience with roto, tracking, keying, paint, and clean-up
• A good eye for detail, continuity, realism, and image quality
• Comfort working across multiple projects and adapting to evolving workflows
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative attitude
• Curiosity about generative tools and their role in professional VFX

Nice to have

• Experience with generative platforms such as Higgsfield, Google Flow, Runway, or similar tools
• Experience with Blender, 3D animation, or motion graphics
• Familiarity with Mocha, SynthEyes, PFTrack, or other tracking software
• Experience working on commercial, broadcast, or feature productions
• Experience preparing footage or visual references for generative workflows

We’re a boutique studio, so versatility is one of our biggest strengths. Our artists collaborate closely, contribute across disciplines, and help shape how AI-assisted visual effects are used in professional production.

Dream Theory operates as a hybrid remote/in-studio workplace. This position is based in Toronto and requires regular access to our downtown studio.

To apply, please send your résumé, demo reel, and a short introduction to hiring@dreamtheory.io.