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How much do production artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for production artist in Quebec is $24.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a production artist?

A Production Artist is a creative professional who prepares and finalizes design files for printing or digital publication. They work closely with designers, ensuring that layouts, images, and graphics are correctly formatted and meet technical specifications. Production Artists handle tasks such as retouching images, adjusting layouts, and ensuring color accuracy, playing a crucial role in the final quality of visual materials. Their work is essential in bridging the gap between the creative concept and the finished product.

What is a production artist?

A production artist is a creative designer who can create ads, products, and artwork from concept to reality using computerized programs. Like a graphic designer, a production artist works with computer design programs like the Adobe Suite. Their responsibilities include coordinating with the art director, building a design that matches the brand or artistic needs, and digitally producing it on a web page, app or in print. Production artists work in the entertainment industry, creating and designing art for books, comics, movies and other projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a production artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Production Artist, you need expertise in graphic design, layout, and prepress processes, often supported by a degree in graphic design or a related field. Proficiency with industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with digital asset management systems are typically required. Attention to detail, time management, and strong collaboration skills are essential soft skills for excelling in this role. These abilities ensure the accurate and timely delivery of high-quality visual content in fast-paced production environments.

How does a production artist typically collaborate with designers and other team members during a project?

Production Artists work closely with graphic designers, art directors, and marketing teams to ensure that design concepts are accurately executed across various media. They are often responsible for preparing final artwork, making layout adjustments, and ensuring files meet printing or digital specifications. Effective communication and attention to detail are crucial, as Production Artists often handle multiple revisions based on feedback from different stakeholders. Collaboration is ongoing throughout the project, from initial concept handoff to final file delivery, making teamwork skills essential for success in this role.

What is the difference between Production Artist vs Graphic Designer?

AspectProduction ArtistGraphic Designer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree or certification in graphic design, visual arts, or related fieldsUsually holds a degree in graphic design, visual communication, or similar
Work EnvironmentWorks primarily in print and digital production, often in advertising, publishing, or marketing agenciesFocuses on creating visual concepts, branding, and marketing materials, often in creative studios or in-house teams
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed by advertising agencies, publishing houses, and corporate marketing departmentsEmployed across various industries including advertising, media, and corporate branding

While both roles require a strong understanding of design software, a Production Artist primarily focuses on preparing files for print or digital production, ensuring accuracy and technical specifications. In contrast, a Graphic Designer is more involved in conceptualizing and creating original visual content. Both roles often collaborate but serve different stages of the creative process.

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Infographic showing various Production Artist job openings in Quebec as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,136 per year, or $24.1 per hour.

Artiste d'eclairage/ Lighting Artist (Featurette)

Bardel Entertainment

Montreal, QC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

NOTRE HISTOIRE

Depuis plus de 35 ans, Bardel Entertainment ne cesse de grandir et d'evoluer, tout en restant fidele a ses racines creatives et a l'art de l'animation. Notre quete d'idees nouvelles, de techniques innovantes et de technologies de pointe est guidee par la conviction qu'ensemble, grace a la creativite et a la collaboration, tout est possible ! Si vous souhaitez faire partie d'un environnement qui vous encourage a experimenter, apprendre et contribuer a des projets passionnants, rejoignez-nous.

OUR STORY 

For more than 35 years, Bardel Entertainment has been growing and evolving, yet at our core, we remain grounded in the creative roots of the craft of animation.  Our pursuit of fresh ideas, techniques, and technologies is driven by the belief that together, through creativity and collaboration, we can accomplish anything!  If you want to be part of an environment that empowers you to experiment, learn, and contribute to exciting projects, come and join us.

Requirements

Ce que vous ferez : 

S'occuper de l'eclairage et le rendu les images CG 

Creer et modifier des scenes d'eclairage dans Katana 

Configurer les AOV dans Renderman 

Assurer la continuite entre les plan dans une sequence 

Travailler avec les superviseurs et les prospects pour obtenir le visuel correct dans la composition 

Composer les plans pour obtenir le look final dans Nuke. 

Projectez de la matte painting sur des cartes ou de la geometrie dans Nuke 

Travailler avec le superviseur de la matte painting et comprendre ce qui est produit par le departement DMP et comment l'utiliser 

Optimisez les parametres de rendu dans Renderman pour obtenir la sortie la plus propre et la plus rapide sur la ferme de rendu 

Depanner les fichiers Katana pour les problemes techniques 

Communiquer les problemes et montrer les obstacles au responsable ou au superviseur pour les resoudre en temps opportun 

Executer les revues demandees par le Superviseur et le Directeur en faisant preuve d'un esprit analytique et proactif 

Verifiez la qualite de vos calques de rendu pour assurer une sortie correcte a la composition 

Maintenez le calendrier et les quotas de production donnes par le coordinateur de production en consultant un tableau de bord Shotgun 

Organiser le travail et preparer les quotidiens de presentation 

Demontrer une bonne communication ecrite et verbale et faire preuve d'une approche collaborative et de soutien pour travailler avec les autres membres de l'equipe. 

Encadrer et offrir un soutien aux artistes moins experimentes. Leur fournir des conseils et des instructions 

What you will do: 

Light and Render CG Shots 

  • Create and modify lighting scenes inKatana 
  • Set up AOV's inRenderman 
  • Ensure continuity across the shots in a sequence 
  • Working with the supervisors and the leads to achieve the correct visual in Compositing 
  • Comp shots to achieve the final look inNuke. 
  • Project matte painting on cards or geometry in Nuke 
  • Work with the Matte Painting Supervisor and understand what's being output by the DMP department and how to use it 
  • Optimize render settings in Renderman for the cleanest and fastest output on the renderfarm 
  • Troubleshoot Katana files for technically related issues 
  • Communicate problems and show stoppers to the lead or supervisor to get them resolved in a timely fashion 
  • Execute the reviews requested by the Supervisor and the Director by showing an analytic and proactive mind 
  • Quality Check your render layers to ensure a correct output to compositing 
  • Maintain timing and production quotas given by the production coordinator by looking at a Shotgun Dashboard 
  • Organize work and prepare dailies for presentation 
  • Demonstrate good written and verbal communication, and exhibit a collaborative, supportive approach to working with other team members. 
  • Mentor and offer support to less experienced artists. Providing them with guidance and instruction 

Ce que vous apporterez :   

Minimum 1 an d'experience professionnelle en tant qu'artiste d'eclairage 3D, dans un environnement de production de films / series televisees d'animation ou effets visuels (de preference sur un long metrage) 

Grande connaissance de Renderman, 3Dlite ou Vray 

Grande connaissance de Foundry Katana 

Grande connaissance de Foundry Nuke 

Capable de scripts python de base pour rendre les taches simples plus automatiques 

Souci du detail et connaissance du fonctionnement de la lumiere dans le monde reel 

Des competences en photographie sont un plus 

Baccalaureat en beaux-arts ou diplome connexe CGI est un plus 

What you'll bring: 

Minimum 1 yearof working experience as a 3D Lighting Artist, in a film production environment / animation TV series or visual effects (preferably on a feature film) 

  • Great Knowledge ofRenderman, 3Dlite or Vray 
  • Great Knowledge of FoundryKatana 
  • Great Knowledge of FoundryNuke 
  • Capable of basic python scripting to make simple tasks more automatic 
  • Keen eye to detail and knowledge of how the light works in the real world 
  • Photography skills are a plus 
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts or CGI related Diploma is a plus 

Benefits

Echelle salariale : $ 1400 - 1700 $ CAD par semaine

L'echelle de salaires indiquee reflete nos attentes actuelles pour ces postes a la date de publication de cette annonce. Votre offre de salaire finale prendra en compte plusieurs facteurs cles, y compris votre formation, vos qualifications, certifications, experience, competences, localisation geographique, ainsi que les besoins et exigences de l'entreprise.

Un environnement de travail flexible, une assurance sante et bien-etre etendue des le premier jour, et un programme de contrepartie pour les REER ne sont que quelques-uns des avantages offerts. Pour plus de details, consultez notre site web.

Si cela vous semble correspondre, qu'attendez-vous ? Envoyez-nous votre candidature !

Pay Range: $ 1400 - 1700 $ CAD per week  

This salary range provided reflects our current expectations for these roles as of this posting's date. Your final salary offer will consider various key factors, including your education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographical location, as well as the needs and requirements of the business. 

Flexible work environment, Extended Health and Wellness from day 1, RRSP matching are just some of the benefits. For more details, check out our website. 

If this seems like a good fit, what are you waiting for, get your application in!