Artiste FX Senior / Senior FX Artist

Pixomondo; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects company in Montreal is seeking an experienced FX Artist to design and create realistic visual effects including water and smoke. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience and be proficient in Houdini and Maya. Strong creative talent, teamwork skills, and eligibility to work in Canada are essential. This role does not offer relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in water effects.
• Creative ability and artistic talent.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work with FX Supervisor to achieve quality and accuracy.

Skills

Water effects

5+ years FX Artist experience

Houdini

Maya

Creative ability

Understanding of physics

Compositing

Shading

Scripting

Programming

Job description

English Below À propos de Pixomondo :

PXO creates leading visual effects and virtual production for top‑tier films and episodic content. With over 20 awards and nominations, PXO, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, is a trusted partner for writers and showrunners worldwide. The company has produced iconic works since 2001, from Martin Scorsese’s Oscar‑winning Hugo to HBO’s Emmy‑winning Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Amazon’s The Boys, Marvel’s Ant‑Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and many more.

PXO operates seven studios and three LED volumes in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Canada.

Qualifications (English)

• Looking for a person with extensive experience in water effects (please demonstrate in your reel)
• 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

Responsabilités (Français)

• Concevoir et créer une grande variété d'effets visuels réalistes, y compris, mais sans s'y limiter, l'eau, la destruction, la fumée, le feu et le surnaturel.
• Réviser les simulations en fonction des commentaires du client et du superviseur dans les délais impartis.
• Travailler en coordination avec l'équipe de l'éclairage pour assurer une intégration harmonieuse des éléments d'effets visuels.
• ·Travailler avec le superviseur et les responsables des effets spéciaux pour atteindre le niveau souhaité de qualité esthétique et de précision technique.

Responsibilities (English)

• Design and create a wide variety of realistic visual effects, including but not limited to water, destruction, smoke, fire and supernatural elements.
• 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.

Exigences supplémentaires (Français)

• Vous devez habiter à Montréal et avoir le droit de travailler au Canada. Il n'est pas possible de fournir un visa de travail ou une aide à la relocalisation pour ce poste.
• Pixomondo est une entreprise internationale présente dans 5 pays. Pour les besoins de production, la maîtrise de la langue anglaise est requise.

Additional Requirements (English)

• Must live in Montreal and already be eligible to work in Canada. It is not possible to provide a work visa or relocation assistance for this position.
• Pixomondo is an international company established in 5 countries. For production purposes, fluency in English is required.

About Pixomondo

PXO, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, creates industry‑leading Visualization, Virtual Production, and Visual Effects for premium Film and Episodic content. Through its 23‑year history, the Oscar, BAFTA, & Emmy‑winning creative and technology company has been a trusted partner for storytellers and showrunners worldwide. The company has consistently created iconic works, from Martin Scorsese’s AcademyAward‑winning Hugo and multiple seasons of HBO’s Emmy‑winning Game of Thrones to the recent House of the Dragon, Amazon’s The Boys, and Lionsgate’s John Wick: Chapter 4.

In Virtual Production, PXO collaborates with filmmakers from first drawing to final pixel. Using interactive technology and proprietary software and tools, PXO brings ideas to life by virtually immersing filmmakers in the worlds they imagine, throughout every stage of the creative process.

The company’s LED virtual production work includes House of the Dragon, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Reacher, and Amazon’s critically acclaimed Cada Minuto Cuenta. PXO has seven creative studios and three LED volumes in the US, UK, Germany, and Canada.

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.

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

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.