The Senior Effects Artist is responsible for creating effects elements for lighting and compositing, which support the visual style and narrative of the film. This position will also be instrumental in developing creative and technical tools, as well as establishing pipeline related workflows. 

Job Functions 

• Design, create, and enhance the look of computer-generated effects and elements from initial concept through shot production. 
• Help establish and follow the narrative look of the film. 
• Establish look development of computer-generated effects translated from 2D artwork.  
• Design and implement generic effects element creation for production-independent effects library. 
• Develop new tools to generate effects elements or enhance capabilities and workflow within technology guidelines.  
• Perform technical work in support of shot production using various production tools. 
• Troubleshoot creative and technical issues; find elegant solutions to complex tasks.  
• Partner with other disciplines to help support each departments’ effects integration requirements. 
• Assist with mentoring, training and development of talent within the department. 

Qualifications 

• 5+ years of high-end production experience in television or feature films as a CG FX artist and/or TD. 
• Experience in producing effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam, destruction, using both procedural or physical simulation techniques. 
• Proficiency with particle simulations in controlling the motion and look of particles.  
• Knowledge of applicable software and platforms; Houdini 18.0 (or higher) experience. 
• Knowledge of Houdini’s VEX and shading languages, a plus.  
• Working knowledge of Mantra rendering, Nuke compositing, and Maya. 
• Working knowledge of Renderman and Katana for lighting the effects. 
• Experience with advanced lighting techniques such as Global Illumination, HDRI, subsurface scattering and real world lighting set ups, a plus. 
• Experience with 3D paint packages, a plus. 
• Modeling, Texturing and/or Lighting experience, a plus.  
• Strong communication skills to work in a collaborative work environment.  

Starts ASAP and will end approximately mid to late March 2026. Must reside in BC and legally be entitled to work in Canada.