Cg Fx Artist

Summary

Join Atomic Cartoons Inc. in Vancouver as a CG FX Artist! We're seeking multiple Houdini FX Artists for an upcoming CG series. You will design and animate effects using Houdini, collaborate with other artists, and meet production deadlines. This role requires 2+ years of industry experience, Houdini expertise, and a strong understanding of physical dynamics. We offer competitive pay, company-sponsored benefits (medical, GRSP, vacation pay, paid holiday break, paid leave, and other discounts and perks), and flexible work options (remote within BC, hybrid, or in-studio). Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada and have resided in BC as of December 31, 2023. Apply today!

Requirements

• 2+ years of industry experience working in a studio environment; working on an episodic show
• Knowledge of Houdini Dynamic tools
• An understanding of physical dynamics and natural phenomena
• Self-driven, a good communicator, and a great team player
• Strong technical skills within a show structure
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and problem solve
• Experience rendering with Mantra
• Currently legally eligible to work in Canada
• Applicants must have resided within BC as of December 31, 2023 and be able to provide the appropriate supporting documents

Responsibilities

• Design and animate effects utilizing Houdini for smoke, clouds, fire, lava, and water that meet the technical and aesthetic standards of the project
• Take direction from FX Supervisor, Leads and FX TDs
• Work with DFX supervisor, lighting team and CG Supervisor to determine the best possible technical and creative approaches to be able to work smoothly within the pipeline
• Produce look tests based on provided concepts
• Work within show structure and production deadlines to complete tasks
• Meet deadlines as assigned by production management

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Nuke is an asset
• Basic knowledge of Renderman and/or Katana is an asset

Benefits

• Company-sponsored benefits including medical, GRSP, vacation pay, paid holiday break, paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks
• All Atomic employees in this role have the opportunity to work remotely within BC, artists within Vancouver and the Lower Mainland can also choose hybrid and in-studio options