2D FX Artist

Your mandate

We are looking for talented 2D FX artists for a short-term contract starting immediately. This is for a project in which 2D FX take center stage. The 2D FX artist will be responsible for creating and conceptualizing hand-drawn 2D sequences that meet the aesthetic, creative, and technical quality standards of this production. The ideal candidate has excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to produce high-quality effects. This is a two-week contract.

Your main responsibilities

• Create natural and supernatural effects such as water, smoke, dust, bubbles, fire, storms, shadows, blurs, explosions, combat effects, that contribute to the shot;

• Work closely with the 2D FX and CG supervisors to identify and solve technical problems;

• Work to integrate effects into the workflow of each shot in an efficient manner;

• Provide suggestions and recommendations on techniques and elements used in shots.

You are

• A good collaborator;

• Open to constructive criticism;

• Autonomous;

• Thorough;

• Able to troubleshoot, solve problems and find alternative solutions where necessary;

• Able to meet deadlines.
  

You have

• Relevant training;

• A minimum of 5 years as a 2D FX artist;

• Demonstrated understanding of a wide range of hand-drawn 2D effects;

• Experience with stylized or non-realistic effects;

• Mastery of Harmony and/or Flash software;

• A keen artistic eye;

• A solid understanding of the animation production pipeline;

• The ability to produce effects of the highest possible quality;

• Solid composition and excellent artistic timing;

• Experience with Shotgun software is a plus.