We are looking for talented FX Artists to join our team! Under the leadership of the FX Department Supervisor and/or Leads, on a CG animated series, the FX Artist designs all non-character related animation and/or applies FX animation per the shot’s requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Applies, completes and works on shots to be used by the FX department.
• Interprets and implements notes and feedback from the Supervisor or Lead in a timely and qualitatively acceptable way.
• Collaborates with Lighting and Compositing artists to test efficacy of the special effects, modifying the design/application as necessary.
• Delivers assignments per project’s schedule.
• Adheres to digital file management protocols.
• Interacts respectfully and professionally with colleagues, staff members and clients.
• Aligns and engages with the values of Mainframe: a culture of community, connectivity, creativity and collaboration.
• Interacts respectfully with colleagues, staff members and clients.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree or diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience working in a professional environment within their discipline is preferred however not required.  
• Ability to hone in on crafting a variety of FX designs as necessitated by shot/sequences in a given project.
• Strong artistic vision, sense of design and composition.
• Intermediate understanding of 3D animation, texturing, modeling, lighting and compositing.
• Proficiency in using Maya and/or Houdini for particle simulations, expressions, soft body, rigid body, fluids, Bifrost & cloth dynamics.
• Experience with python, VEX, hscripting, melscripting is an asset.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the areas of rendering, lighting, shading and compositing.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely. Practices attentive and active listening. Shares information, methodologies and ideas with others. Incorporates feedback and direction received from the Director/Supervisor.
• Solid work ethic and positive attitude. Ability to work under pressure. Self-motivated and pro-active. Consistently strives to expand knowledge base.
• Efficient and detail oriented. 
• Makes decisions in a timely manner. Accepts accountability for own actions. 
• Encourages open communication between the team and other departments.
• Ability to deliver FX assignments per agreed upon specs and schedule.