Junior–Intermediate VFX Compositor / Generalist

Location: Toronto, Ontario Work model: Hybrid remote/in-studio

Dream Theory is an AI-assisted visual effects studio helping production companies, agencies, and brands integrate emerging technology into professional post-production workflows. From broadcast series to national commercial campaigns, we combine traditional VFX techniques with AI-assisted workflows to deliver high-quality work efficiently without compromising creative standards.

We’re looking for a Junior–Intermediate VFX Compositor / Generalist to join our growing Toronto team. This role is primarily focused on compositing and shot finishing, with opportunities to contribute across a range of VFX and AI-assisted workflows. It’s ideal for an early-career artist with strong fundamentals who wants to grow as a compositor while exploring how generative AI is reshaping post-production.

Experience with AI tools is a plus, but it 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 Troubleshooting challenging shots and finding efficient solutions within hybrid VFX pipelines Performing quality control to ensure work meets commercial and broadcast standards Contributing to motion graphics, generative workflows, and other generalist tasks as needed Helping refine internal workflows and best practices as the studio evolves What we’re looking for Approximately 1–4 years of experience in visual effects, compositing, motion graphics, or post-production Proficiency with Adobe After Effects or Fusion A strong understanding of compositing principles and shot finishing Experience with roto, tracking, keying, paint, and clean-up A good eye for detail, continuity, realism, colour, and image quality The ability to take feedback and carry revisions through to a polished final shot Comfort working across multiple projects and adapting to evolving workflows Clear communication skills and a collaborative attitude Curiosity about AI-assisted creative workflows and emerging production technology 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, FTrack, 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 wear multiple hats, collaborate closely, and have the opportunity to help shape how AI-assisted visual effects are used in professional production.

This role offers the opportunity to build your compositing skills, work across a wide variety of creative challenges, and gain hands-on experience with emerging workflows alongside traditional VFX craft. 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. Bonus points if you can give us your pick for the film winning the oscar for best VFX this year!