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Atomic Cartoons · 1 month ago

CG FX Artist

positionVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityEntry Level
date1+ years exp
Atomic Cartoons, a renowned animation studio, is seeking a CG FX Artist to join their Vancouver team for a new CG series. The role involves designing and animating effects using Houdini, collaborating with various supervisors, and meeting production deadlines.
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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 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 the provided concepts
Work within the show structure and production deadlines to complete tasks
Meet deadlines as assigned by production management

Qualification

HoudiniPhysical dynamics understandingRendering with MantraNuke knowledgeRenderman knowledgeKatana knowledgeCommunicatorMultitaskingTeam playerProblem-solving

Required

1+ 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, 2025 and be able to provide the appropriate supporting documents

Preferred

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

Medical
GRSP
Vacation pay
Paid holiday break
Paid leave
A variety of other discounts and perks

Company

Atomic Cartoons

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Award-winning Atomic Cartoons is an independent full-service animation studio located in Vancouver's busy Animation District. It is a sub-organization of Thunderbird Entertainment.
dateFounded in 1999
location
Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.atomiccartoons.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

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