FX Artist

This general submission posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration only; not for an existing opening. We anticipate this role may be open in the near future. If you wish to be considered for a potential opportunity, please submit your resume. When a position becomes available, you may be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team. The Company will only contact applicants who are selected for further consideration about potential future opportunities. Details Business Unit: Curated Position: FX Artist Location: Toronto, ON (Remote) Pay Range: $45.00 - $80.00 CAD hourly Position Summary The FX Artist will work in Houdini to create high‑quality simulations per client brief and internal direction. They will use both technical and creative skillsets to develop FX such as fire, explosions, smoke, liquids, particles, cloth, hair, crowds, etc. Responsibilities Set up and adjust realistic FX simulations (fire, explosions, smoke, liquids, particles, cloth, hair, crowds). Light, shade, and provide slap‑comps of FX work for internal and client reviews. Attend daily sessions with the project team and proactively contribute to creative problem solving. Apply creative and technical feedback provided by the project leads. Communicate clearly and frequently with the project team. Qualifications Proficiency in Houdini, Maya, Nuke, and other necessary software. Ability to create custom setups or pick up previously built setups. Experience in lighting and shading your own shots. Working knowledge of programming software such as Python and Maya API. Demonstrated ability to work with strict deadlines and under pressure. Ability to take direction and find creative solutions during the iterative process. Strong attention to detail. About The Company Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre‑vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post‑production finishing, marketing/trailers, live‑action production, experiences, and more. Diversity & Inclusion Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the Company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise need any accommodation or support in order to participate in the application process. Compensation & Benefits The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range may be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs. The benefits for eligible part‑time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full‑time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part‑time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time will apply. The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The Company’s recruitment processes will also be conducted in accordance with applicable law as adopted and amended from time to time. Application Both external and internal candidates can apply for this general submission posting through the Company’s Career Page. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Company 3 by 2×. Get notified about new Visual Effects Artist jobs in Greater Toronto Area, Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr