Effects Artist

Netflix; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation studio is hiring an Effects Artist in Vancouver. The role involves creating high-quality visual effects for animated films, utilizing your skills in Houdini. You will work collaboratively within a team, addressing technical challenges with creativity and precision. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, excellent artistic skills, and the ability to meet deadlines. This hybrid position requires at least 3 days a week in the office and offers a compensation range typically between CAD 105K and 142K.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Mental health support

Retirement programs

Paid leave of absence programs

Family-forming benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Effects Artist in animation or visual effects.
• A portfolio showcasing your FX work in animation or related fields.
• Ability to solve creative challenges and technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Design and create a range of visually interesting effects.
• Collaborate with team members and departments on producing shots.
• Utilize tools in Houdini to improve efficiency and quality.

Skills

Proficiency in Houdini

Strong understanding of particle systems

Excellent artistic skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally. Come join us!

Job Summary:

Are you an Effects Artist with a creative passion to define high quality looks for animated features? Do you enjoy solving technical and creative problems within Houdini? We are seeking enthusiastic and skilled Effects Artists to create high-quality visual effects for our upcoming animated feature films.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and create a range of visually interesting and high quality effects.

• Collaborate closely with other team members and departments, and work with your FX supervisor to produce effects and shots.

• Utilize the powerful tools available in Houdini and from the Netflix Animation Studio pipeline to improve efficiency and quality.

• Use your problem solving skills to fix issues and solve creative challenges.

• Collaborate with grace, humility, inclusion, and open-mindedness.

What You’ll Need:

• Proven experience as an Effects Artist in animation or visual effects.

• Proficiency in Houdini.

• Strong understanding of particle systems, dynamics, and simulations.

• Excellent artistic skills with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

• A portfolio showcasing your FX work in animation or related fields.

• Excellent verbal, written, and e-social communication skills.

This role is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hybrid Role (Minimum of 3 days a week in the office).

At NAS, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience. The overall market range for this role is typically $105K - 142K CAD. This reflects total compensation; we do not have stock options.

NAS benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off. See more detail about our benefits here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.