Senior FX Artist

Pixomondo is seeking a Senior FX Artist for its Vancouver studio. The role involves designing and creating a wide range of realistic visual effects such as water, destruction, smoke, fire, and supernatural elements. The artist will revise simulations based on client and supervisor feedback, integrate FX elements with the Lighting team, and collaborate with FX Supervisors and Leads to ensure aesthetic quality and technical accuracy.

Must Have

• Design and create a wide variety of realistic visual effects
• Revise simulations based on client and supervisor feedback
• Work in coordination with the Lighting team for FX integration
• Work with FX Supervisor and Leads for quality and accuracy
• Strong experience in various effects
• 5+ years of FX Artist experience in a production environment
• Experienced in Houdini
• Experienced in Maya
• Creative ability & artistic talent
• Good understanding of generic simulation engines
• Understanding of physics, realistic motion, and natural phenomena
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Proactively solve technical issues

Good to Have

• Compositing experience
• Shading experience
• Scripting experience
• Programming experience

Perks & Benefits

• Salary range of $130,000 to $145,000 CND
• Benefits (may vary by location)
• Equal opportunity employer

Description

We are currently seeking a Senior FX Artist with our Vancouver studio. Key responsibilities include:

• Design and create a wide variety of realistic visual effects, including but not limited to water, destruction, smoke, fire and the supernatural
• Revise simulations based on client and supervisor feedback in a timely manner
• Work in coordination with the Lighting team to ensure smooth integration of FX elements
• Work with FX Supervisor and Leads to achieve the desired level of aesthetic quality and technical accuracy.

Requirements

• For this role we are looking for someone with strong experience in various effects.
• 5+ years of FX Artist experience in a production environment
• Experienced in Houdini & Maya
• Creative ability & artistic talent
• A good understanding of generic simulation engines
• Understanding of physics, realistic motion, and various natural phenomena at different scales
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently, proactively solving technical issues as needed
• Compositing, shading, scripting and programming experience are all assets

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $145,000 CND. Individual salaries within this range will be dependent upon skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.

Pixomondo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

PXO does not accept resumes from recruiters. Unsolicited resumes are accepted directly from candidates only. PXO will not pay any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.