CG Fx Artist

Summary

Join Atomic Cartoons Inc. in Vancouver as a Houdini FX Artist for a new CG series! You will design and animate effects using Houdini, collaborating with supervisors and other teams. This role requires Houdini expertise, understanding of physical dynamics, and strong technical skills. Prior CG animation experience is an asset, along with knowledge of Nuke, Renderman, or Katana. Atomic offers competitive pay, company-sponsored benefits (medical, GRSP, vacation, paid holidays, paid leave, and other discounts), and remote work options within BC.

Requirements

• 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, 2024 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

• Prior experience in the CG animation industry is an asset
• 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