VFX Artist

Insight Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Toronto is seeking a skilled Visual Effects Artist to design and implement visual effects and motion graphics using Adobe After Effects. The role requires expertise in video editing, compositing, and a collaborative approach to enhance footage for various projects. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud tools. This position promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to create realistic environments for live-action scenes.
• Skilled in layering effects on action shots; AAA gaming experience highly preferred.
• Ability to create and use After Effects templates and expressions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement visual effects, transitions, and motion graphics using After Effects.
• Enhance footage with effects, overlays, and animated elements.
• Combine multiple video layers, images, and graphics to create seamless final scenes.

Skills

Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects

Familiarity with other Adobe Creative Cloud tools

Strong understanding of compositing, keyframing, and animation principles

Attention to detail

Good communication and teamwork skills

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Job Description

• Visual Effects Creation: Design and implement visual effects, transitions, and motion graphics using After Effects.
• Video Editing: Enhance footage with effects, overlays, and animated elements.
• Compositing: Combine multiple video layers, images, and graphics to create seamless final scenes.
• Motion Graphics: Create animated titles, lower thirds, infographics, and other dynamic elements for video projects.
• Color Correction & Enhancement: Adjust color, lighting, and visual style to match project requirements.
• Template & Asset Management: Develop reusable After Effects templates and manage project assets for efficiency.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail]. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects.
• Familiarity with other Adobe Creative Cloud tools (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong understanding of compositing, keyframing, and animation principles.
• Ability to create and use After Effects templates and expressions.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to create realistic environments for live-action scenes.
• Skilled in layering effects on action shots; AAA gaming experience highly preferred.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.