technical artist

Vec5 Technical Arts; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical arts company in Vancouver is seeking a skilled individual to join their animation and visual effects team. The role requires expertise in various software, including Autodesk Maya and Unity3D, with a focus on user experience design. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in a relevant field and must be available to work onsite. This position offers a dynamic work environment with ample opportunities for collaboration and creativity.

Benefits

Parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a technical role.
• Knowledge of computer and technology.
• Experience in software development and user experience design.

Responsibilities

• Work on animation and visual effects production.
• Provide user experience design solutions.
• Collaborate with a team in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Autodesk 3ds Max

Houdini

MARI

Unity3D

Autodesk Maya

MS Office

Adobe Photoshop

Python

Atlassian Jira

GitHub

Unreal Engine

Education

College/CEGEP

or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Autodesk 3ds Max
• Houdini
• MARI
• Unity3D
• Autodesk Maya
• MS Office
• Adobe Photoshop
• Python
• Atlassian Jira
• GitHub
• Unreal Engine

Type of production art

• Animation
• Visual effects

Area of work experience

• Software development

Area of specialization

• User experience design

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Large workload

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Internet access
• Equipment

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Team player
• Creativity

Benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.)
• Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.)
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
• Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)
• Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures)
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)