Icon Creative

Senior FX Artist

Vancouver, British Columbia · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 11 days ago

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About the role

Company Overview ICON Creative Studio is Canada's largest independently owned animation entertainment company, located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC.
We operate from a holistic philosophy, leveraging the unique skill sets of our team members to maximize production efficiency while maintaining an optimal balance of creativity and quality on-screen.
Work with the latest tools and software, ensuring you're always equipped to do your best work.

Create a collaborative environment by fostering knowledge-sharing within the team.
Develop and implement reusable FX rigs or templates, enabling other artists to efficiently complete the entire series of shots with a consistent look.
Our talented team includes specialists across the entire animation pipeline, working alongside creative and management professionals to deliver outstanding animated content.
Known for our commitment to quality, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ICON has partnered with distributors, broadcasters, and leading streaming platforms worldwide to create and produce noteworthy, impactful projects.
Collaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, and Paramount+.
As a Senior FX Artist, you'll lead the charge in executing intricate effects with precision.

5+ years of experience in visual effects for animation, film, or television.
Expert-level skills in Houdini and/or Maya, and solid experience with Nuke or similar comp tools.
Proven experience mentoring other artists and leading complex effects work.
Strong artistic eye and deep understanding of timing, motion, and physics.
Ability to innovate, problem-solve, and optimize FX for performance and render efficiency.
Experience developing templates, tools, or procedural FX rigs.
This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.
In accordance with British Columbia's pay transparency legislation, the wage displayed reflects the minimum rate established under ICON's collective agreement. Additional compensation may be considered based on experience, qualifications, and project needs, where permitted by the collective agreement.
ICON Creative Studio is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Additional compensation may be considered based on experience, qualifications, and project needs, where permitted by the collective agreement.

Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package.
Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals.

Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe who have joined us here in British Columbia.
Be part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality across all productions, putting every resource into what's on-screen.

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