Senior FX Artist, CG (Unreal)
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Senior FX Artist, CG (Unreal)
Overview WildBrain is looking for a Senior FX Artist to join our team!
In this role you create high-calibre dynamic and riveting visual effects while meeting production deadlines. You provide guidance and mentorship to the FX team and connect regularly to the FX Supervisor informing them of any concerns or new developments. You will report to the Producer.
This position is for an immediate start and candidates must be located within BC. This is for a short-term contact. Find a job that lets your imagination run wild! WildBrain Studios produces fan-favorite animation and award-winning content that kids and families love in every corner of the globe. We love what we do and it shows in the quality content we produce! Our custom-built Vancouver studio in beautiful British Columbia is a wonderful backdrop for our artists, but it doesn’t end there, we have employees working remotely across BC, Canada, and the world! Our artist-centric culture means we invest in our people, we provide training and growth opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and fun activities throughout the year to meet, mingle and get creative with your team. If you like what you are reading so far, well buckle up, we’re just getting started!
Responsibilities & Qualifications What You’ll Do:
- In collaboration with the FX supervisor, construct creative solutions for recurring visual effects in the production
- Create and compose effects elements as assigned by the supervisor/director
- Create and deliver effects for the series in a timely manner
- Identify to the FX supervisor problems that could potentially affect timelines and delivery schedules
- Adhere to the studio’s established pipeline processes.
- Ensure that all production deadlines are met while maintaining production quality level requirements
- Participate in FX meetings and adjust/refine effects as indicated by FX supervisor or FX department head
- Anticipate, communicate, and troubleshoot any creative or technical issues with assistance from key stakeholders
- Assist with and complete production-related assignments Keep current on effects techniques and technology
- Ensure the FX supervisor/FX department head’s instructions are carried through
- Recommend any team training needs to FX supervisor
- Carry out duties in a professional and positive manner
- Be a positive and creative force on the team
What You’ll Bring
- 3+ years of experience in animation or film or game industry
- Experience creating FX within Unreal Engine using Niagara
- Working knowledge of Blueprints
- Ability to take direction, collaborate and be a team player
- Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner
- Ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on a team, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressure
- Encouraging attitude towards feedback and new initiatives
- Openness to direction and ability to embrace change
This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement. Why WildBrain
Pay Range: $1545 - $1750 CAD for role, per week based on a 40-hour work week.
We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing. Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person.
Learn more about our benefits here and IATSE Local 938 site.
In short – life is good on the Wild side!
Visit wildbrain.com/studios to learn more!
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" WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted.”
Job location
Job location
Hybrid/Flexible, Vancouver
Applicant criteria
Level of experience
Senior
About WildBrain Studios
Welcome to WildBrain’s Content Creation ecosystem. We are WildBrain’s storytellers, integrating all of WildBrain’s development and production capabilities from our Vancouver animation studio, London-based Digital Studio, Toronto pre-production experts, and live-action production business.
Our Canadian studios are go-to premium production partners for global kids & family entertainment, with creativity and talent at the core of our award-winning creative process. In Vancouver, WildBrain Studios produces award-winning, fan-favourite series such as Sonic Prime, The Snoopy Show, and Carmen Sandiego with cutting-edge 2D and CG pipelines. In Toronto, House of Cool is an industry leader in pre-production for premium animated series and films, partnering with many of the world’s biggest entertainment companies on projects like The Paw Patrol Movie, The Peanuts Movie, and many more.
In London, our Digital Studio team are digital native storytellers and production experts, creating engaging content across animation, live action, stop motion and gaming formats for platforms such a YouTube, AVOD, FAST and social. Their creative process is informed by platform insights, data and expertise, resulting in audience-led content that follows trends and themes.
Follow us to celebrate the creative excellence of all of our teams across every format, and let your imagination run wild!
Senior FX Artist, CG (Unreal)
Top Benefits
About the role
Job details
Job title
Senior FX Artist, CG (Unreal)
Overview WildBrain is looking for a Senior FX Artist to join our team!
In this role you create high-calibre dynamic and riveting visual effects while meeting production deadlines. You provide guidance and mentorship to the FX team and connect regularly to the FX Supervisor informing them of any concerns or new developments. You will report to the Producer.
This position is for an immediate start and candidates must be located within BC. This is for a short-term contact. Find a job that lets your imagination run wild! WildBrain Studios produces fan-favorite animation and award-winning content that kids and families love in every corner of the globe. We love what we do and it shows in the quality content we produce! Our custom-built Vancouver studio in beautiful British Columbia is a wonderful backdrop for our artists, but it doesn’t end there, we have employees working remotely across BC, Canada, and the world! Our artist-centric culture means we invest in our people, we provide training and growth opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and fun activities throughout the year to meet, mingle and get creative with your team. If you like what you are reading so far, well buckle up, we’re just getting started!
Responsibilities & Qualifications What You’ll Do:
- In collaboration with the FX supervisor, construct creative solutions for recurring visual effects in the production
- Create and compose effects elements as assigned by the supervisor/director
- Create and deliver effects for the series in a timely manner
- Identify to the FX supervisor problems that could potentially affect timelines and delivery schedules
- Adhere to the studio’s established pipeline processes.
- Ensure that all production deadlines are met while maintaining production quality level requirements
- Participate in FX meetings and adjust/refine effects as indicated by FX supervisor or FX department head
- Anticipate, communicate, and troubleshoot any creative or technical issues with assistance from key stakeholders
- Assist with and complete production-related assignments Keep current on effects techniques and technology
- Ensure the FX supervisor/FX department head’s instructions are carried through
- Recommend any team training needs to FX supervisor
- Carry out duties in a professional and positive manner
- Be a positive and creative force on the team
What You’ll Bring
- 3+ years of experience in animation or film or game industry
- Experience creating FX within Unreal Engine using Niagara
- Working knowledge of Blueprints
- Ability to take direction, collaborate and be a team player
- Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner
- Ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on a team, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressure
- Encouraging attitude towards feedback and new initiatives
- Openness to direction and ability to embrace change
This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement. Why WildBrain
Pay Range: $1545 - $1750 CAD for role, per week based on a 40-hour work week.
We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing. Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person.
Learn more about our benefits here and IATSE Local 938 site.
In short – life is good on the Wild side!
Visit wildbrain.com/studios to learn more!
___
" WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted.”
Job location
Job location
Hybrid/Flexible, Vancouver
Applicant criteria
Level of experience
Senior
About WildBrain Studios
Welcome to WildBrain’s Content Creation ecosystem. We are WildBrain’s storytellers, integrating all of WildBrain’s development and production capabilities from our Vancouver animation studio, London-based Digital Studio, Toronto pre-production experts, and live-action production business.
Our Canadian studios are go-to premium production partners for global kids & family entertainment, with creativity and talent at the core of our award-winning creative process. In Vancouver, WildBrain Studios produces award-winning, fan-favourite series such as Sonic Prime, The Snoopy Show, and Carmen Sandiego with cutting-edge 2D and CG pipelines. In Toronto, House of Cool is an industry leader in pre-production for premium animated series and films, partnering with many of the world’s biggest entertainment companies on projects like The Paw Patrol Movie, The Peanuts Movie, and many more.
In London, our Digital Studio team are digital native storytellers and production experts, creating engaging content across animation, live action, stop motion and gaming formats for platforms such a YouTube, AVOD, FAST and social. Their creative process is informed by platform insights, data and expertise, resulting in audience-led content that follows trends and themes.
Follow us to celebrate the creative excellence of all of our teams across every format, and let your imagination run wild!