CG Junior FX Artist

Summary

Join Atomic Cartoons Inc. as a Houdini FX Artist in Vancouver! Design and animate effects using Houdini for various elements like smoke, clouds, and water. Collaborate with supervisors and other teams to ensure optimal technical and creative approaches. Produce look tests and meet deadlines within the show's structure. The ideal candidate possesses strong Houdini skills, understands physical dynamics, and is a self-driven team player. Prior CG animation experience is preferred, along with knowledge of Nuke, Renderman, or Katana. Remote work options are available within BC, with hybrid and in-studio options for those in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

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

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 the FX Supervisor, Leads and FX TDs
• Work with the DFX supervisor, lighting team, and CG Supervisor to determine the best possible technical and creative approaches to ensure smooth workflow within the pipeline
• Produce look tests based on provided concepts
• Work within the 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

• 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
• Company-sponsored benefits including medical, GRSP, vacation pay, paid holiday break, paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks