FX Artist, 2D (Harmony)

Wilbrain Studios; California; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Multi-tiered benefits

Mental health resources

Regular team events

Job summary

WildBrain is seeking an FX Artist, 2D (Harmony) to join our team. You will use Harmony to create production-friendly effects, collaborating with the FX Supervisor and Animation Team to deliver high-quality visuals. Strong drawing skills and teamwork across departments are essential.

You will contribute by hand-drawing effects, organizing your files, and ensuring work meets production standards and schedules. This is a union position with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Harmony FX production and hand-drawn effects.
• Strong drawing skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Good communication and ability to manage workload with production teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with FX Supervisor and Animation Team to design and create effects.
• Liaise with departments to obtain required assets and inputs.
• Perform artistic tasks and solve problems to create desired effects.
• Organize and manage work/files efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Review workload with Director/Producer and assist with production tasks.

Skills

Harmony FX

Hand-drawn effects

Drawing skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Tools

Toon Boom Harmony

Job description

FX Artist, 2D (Harmony)

Job details

General information

Reference number

2026-5725

Job details

Job title

FX Artist, 2D (Harmony)

Overview

WildBrainis looking for a FX Artist, 2D (Harmony) to join our team!

Reporting to the FX Supervisor, this position uses Toon Boom Harmony to create and animate new effects which are production-friendly and efficient, using existing effects while maintaining a high artistic standard. We're looking for strong drawing skills and the ability to work cooperatively with different departments.

Find a job that let's your imagination run wild!

WildBrainStudios produces fan-favorite animation and award-winning content that kids and families love in every corner of the globe. We love what we do and it shows in the qualitycontent we produce! Our custom-built Vancouver studio in beautiful British Columbia is a wonderful backdrop for our artists, but it doesn't end there, we have employees working remotelyacross BC, Canada, and the world! Our artist-centric culture means we invest in our people, we provide training and growth opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and fun activitiesthroughout the year to meet, mingle and get creative with your team. If you like what you are reading so far, well buckle up, we're just getting started!

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You'll Do: Collaborating FX Supervisor and the Animation Team to design and create effects Liaising and communicating with various departments for required assets and input Performing artistic tasks and use creative problem solving to create desired effects Organizing and managing your own work and files efficiently Ensuring work is completed on schedule and to production standards Reviewing workload and communicating any issues to Director and Producer Assisting with other production tasks to help meet production deadlines What You'll Bring: You have experience in managing additional production tasks and responsibilities when requested, while maintaining your own workload You demonstrate experience, comprehension and knowledge of classical animation, character animation, and effects animation You demonstrate solid drawing skills You have the ability to work alongside and communicate with a talented and diverse production team Basic understanding of lighting and direction of light is a bonus HARMONY You have 2+ years of experience working in a production environment in Traditional Animation or Harmony You have experience hand drawing effects or animation You have experience in Harmony FX (preferred)

This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.

Why WildBrain

Pay Range: $1111.60 - $1400 CAD per week based on a 40-hour work week. Candidates are paid within the range posted, but their exact pay will vary based on the level, responsibilities and expectations of the role. We also take into consideration the experience and skills that individual brings, with consideration of our internal equity.

We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees' wellbeing. Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person. Learn more about our benefits here and IATSE Local 938 site .