Senior 2D FX Artist

As a Senior 2D FX Artist, you will demonstrate advanced proficiency in ToonBoom Harmony, using its features to create high-quality 2D FX effects. You'll execute diverse 2D FX tasks with precision and creativity, maintaining the highest quality standards for each project. Developing and implementing reusable 2D FX setups or templates, you'll streamline workflows and provide valuable tools for other artists to achieve a consistent look. You'll take responsibility for completing the most challenging shots on the team and collaborate to ensure timely delivery of all shots. Additionally, you'll offer mentorship and guidance to junior and intermediate artists, nurturing their growth within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in ToonBoon Harmony, utilizing its features to achieve high-quality 2D FX effects.
• Execute a diverse range of 2D FX tasks with precision and creativity, ensuring the highest quality standards for each project.
• Develop and implement reusable 2D FX setups or templates, streamlining workflows and providing valuable tools for other artists to achieve a consistent look.
• Be responsible for completing the most challenging shots on the team.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure all shots are delivered on time.
• Offer mentorship and guidance to junior and intermediate artists, fostering their growth and development within the team.
• Support in the development of 2D animated graphics and character elements when requested.
• Assist in off-pipe rendering tasks if needed for and ensure that all elements are set up and labeled accurately.

Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience utilizing Harmony’s features to create high-quality 2D FX, ensuring efficiency and precision.
• Deep understanding of animation principles, FX design, timing, and motion to create visually appealing and dynamic FX.
• Ability to take on and complete the most technically demanding and high-profile shots with minimal supervision.
• Experience developing and implementing reusable 2D FX setups or templates to streamline production and maintain consistency.
• Strong ability to work with directors, supervisors, and other departments to ensure FX align with the creative vision and technical requirements.
• Proven experience mentoring and guiding junior and intermediate artists, providing feedback, and fostering skill development within the team.
• Ability to manage workload effectively, ensuring all shots are delivered on schedule without compromising quality.
• Strong organizational skills to ensure assets, FX setups, and off-pipe renders are labeled and structured correctly for seamless pipeline integration.

This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.