Studio: Mainframe Studios
Job Opening: 2D FX Artist
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Under the leadership of the Comp/FX Supervisor, the 2D FX Artist creates designs that support the overall creative vision for the story based on the determined style of the project.
- Interprets and implements notes and feedback from the Comp/FX Supervisor or Lead in a timely and qualitatively acceptable way.
- Craft a variety of hand drawn 2D FX designs in a collaborative environment
- Create natural and supernatural effects (ie. water, smoke, dust, lightning, bubbles, fire, storms, explosions, etc) as necessitated by shot/sequences in a given project.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the area of FX animation technologies.
- Delivers FX designs based on the project’s schedules.
- Adheres to digital file management protocols.
- Aligns and engages with the values of Mainframe: a culture of community, connectivity, creativity and collaboration.
- Interacts respectfully and professionally with colleagues, staff members and clients.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Degree and/or diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience preferred.
- 2-3+ years of experience working in a professional environment within their discipline.
- A keen eye for the aesthetic needs as well as diverse visual development styles as required by the project.
- Has a strong understanding of the needs of the show and the pipeline to allow the 2D FX Artist to proactively anticipate issues and suggest solutions.
- Strong experience in ToonBoom Harmony is required
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely.
- Proactively communicates production issues to the supervisor. Practices attentive and active listening. Shares information, methodologies and ideas with others. Incorporates feedback and direction received from Director/Supervisor.
- Solid work ethic and positive attitude. Ability to work under pressure. Self motivated and proactive. Consistently strives to expand knowledge base.
- Efficient and detail oriented.
- Strong problem solving skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Ability to deliver work on time and meet set design objectives.
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