Careers

Mercury Filmworks is always looking for highly motivated and young professional artists. If you would like to join our team, please email your resume and demos/portfolios to jobs@mercuryfilmworks.com. We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the volume of resume received only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

When applying to Mercury Filmworks please send your resume along with your demo-portfolio with your best work. Demos should be no longer than 3 minutes and keep in mind demos/portfolios are not returned and kept on file for six months.

Current Positions

 

 



2D Digital Animator

Type: Full-Time Employee
Salary: TBD
Start Date: Immediately

Job Description: We are currently seeking experienced 2D Digital Animators to join our team for an exciting new production.

Position Requirements:
•Must have the ability to work efficiently and under pressure
•Must also have experience working in a team environment
•Must have the ability to work within tight deadlines
•Minimum of 2 years experience is required

Technical Knowledge:
•Must have strong classical animation and illustration skills
•Knowledge and experience in Flash is mandatory
•Experience with Toon Boom Technologies’ Harmony software would be an asset
•Must have skill, knowledge and understanding of multimedia design, production and implementation
•Must be skilled in the utilization of specified computerized graphic design programs

This position is an excellent opportunity for those who are motivated and professional. It is a highly independent position in a challenging yet casual, work environment with flexible work hours. Please reference: 2DDA-OT-0206 on the front, or in the subject line, of all submissions.

The job reference number must be provided to ensure that your application is forwarded appropriately.

Mercury Filmworks
53 Auriga Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K2E 8C3
Fax: 1.613.482.1813
jobs@mercuryfilmworks.com

 


Character Designer

Type: Full-Time Employee
Salary: TBD
Start Date: Immediately

Job Description: We are currently seeking an experienced Character Designer to join our team for an exciting new production.

Position Requirements:
•Must have the ability to work efficiently and under pressure.
•Must also have experience working in a team environment
•Must have the ability to work within tight deadlines

Qualification Requirements:
•Minimum of 2-3 years experience in character designing for television and/or film
•Ability to create strong poses for character design sheets

This position is an excellent opportunity for those who are motivated and professional. It is a highly independent position in a challenging yet casual, work environment with flexible work hours. Please reference: CD-OT-0206 on the front, or in the subject line, of all submissions.

The job reference number must be provided to ensure that your application is forwarded appropriately.

Mercury Filmworks
53 Auriga Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K2E 8C3
Fax: 1.613.482.1813
jobs@mercuryfilmworks.com

 


Harmony Compositor

Type: Full-Time Employee
Salary: TBD
Start Date: Immediately

Job Description: We are currently seeking Compositors experienced with Toon Boom Technologies' Harmony software to join our team. Those with similiar experience and willing to be retrained are encouraged to apply.

Position Requirements:
•Must have the ability to work efficiently under pressure and in a team environment
•Must have the ability to work within tight deadlines
•Minimum of 1-2 years experience is required

Technical Knowledge:
•Artistic sensibilities in the ares of 2D/3D animation compositing, rotoscoping, wire removals, warping, morphing blue/green screen, keying and colour correction are desired
•Preference will be given to those applicants experienced with Toon Boom Technologies' Harmony software.

This full-time position is an excellent opportunity for those who are motivated and professional. It is a highly independent position in a challenging yet casual, work environment with flexible work hours. Please reference: COMP-OT-0505 on the front, or in the subject line, of all submissions.

The job reference number must be provided to ensure that your application is forwarded appropriately.

Mercury Filmworks
53 Auriga Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K2E 8C3
Fax: 1.613.482.1813
jobs@mercuryfilmworks.com

 


Digital FX Animator

Type: Full-Time Employee
Salary: TBD
Start Date: Immediately

Job Description: We are currently seeking experienced Digital FX Animators to join our team for an exciting new production.

Position Requirements:
•Must have the ability to work efficiently and under pressure
•Must also have experience working in a team environment
•Must have the ability to work within tight deadlines
•Minimum of 2 years experience is required

Technical Knowledge:
•Must have strong classical animation and illustration skills
•Experience with Toon Boom Technologies’ Harmony software would be an asset
•Must have skill, knowledge and understanding of multimedia design, production and implementation
•Must be skilled in the utilization of specified computerized graphic design programs

This position is an excellent opportunity for those who are motivated and professional. It is a highly independent position in a challenging yet casual, work environment with flexible work hours. Please reference: DFXA-OT-0206 on the front, or in the subject line, of all submissions.

The job reference number must be provided to ensure that your application is forwarded appropriately.

Mercury Filmworks
53 Auriga Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K2E 8C3
Fax: 1.613.482.1813
jobs@mercuryfilmworks.com



Background Artist

Type: Contract
Salary: TBD
Start Date: Immediately

Job Description: We are currently seeking experienced Background Artists to join our team for an exciting new production.

Position Requirements: 
•Minimum of 2 years experience is required
•Must have the ability to work efficiently and under pressure
•Must also have experience working in a team environment
•Must have the ability to work within tight deadlines
•Applicant must be a Canadian citizen and a resident of Ontario

Technical Knowledge:
•Preference will be given to those applicants who have previous digital painting experience; however, traditional background painters willing to be trained will also be considered.


This position is an excellent opportunity for those who are motivated and professional. It is a highly independent position in a challenging yet casual, work environment with flexible work hours.  Please reference: BA-OT-0206 on the front, or in the subject line, of all submissions. Please note that due to the volume of resumes received only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.  

The job reference number must be provided to ensure that your application is forwarded appropriately.

Mercury Filmworks
53 Auriga Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K2E 8C3
Fax: 1.613.482.1813
jobs@mercuryfilmworks.com

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Mercury Filmworks, an award winning family entertainment studio is currently ramping up on several exciting new high profile animation projects. Over the next six months Mercury will be actively searching for talent people to join their team.