CG FX Artist

Atomic Cartoons, a renowned animation studio, is seeking a CG FX Artist to join their Vancouver team for a new CG series. The role involves designing and animating effects using Houdini, collaborating with various supervisors, and meeting production deadlines. Responsibilities Design and animate effects utilizing Houdini for smoke, clouds, fire, lava, and water that meet the technical and aesthetic standards of the project Take direction from the FX Supervisor, Leads and FX TDs Work with DFX supervisor, lighting team and CG Supervisor to determine the best possible technical and creative approaches to be able to work smoothly within the pipeline Produce look tests based on the provided concepts Work within the show structure and production deadlines to complete tasks Meet deadlines as assigned by production management Skills 1+ years of industry experience working in a studio environment, working on an episodic show Knowledge of Houdini Dynamic tools An understanding of physical dynamics and natural phenomena Self-driven, a good communicator, and a great team player Strong technical skills within a show structure Ability to multitask, prioritize, and problem-solve Experience rendering with Mantra Currently legally eligible to work in Canada Applicants must have resided within BC as of December 31, 2025 and be able to provide the appropriate supporting documents Prior experience in the CG animation industry is an asset Basic knowledge of Nuke is an asset Basic knowledge of Renderman and/or Katana is an asset Benefits Medical GRSP Vacation pay Paid holiday break Paid leave A variety of other discounts and perks Company Overview Award-winning Atomic Cartoons is an independent full-service animation studio located in Vancouver's busy Animation District. It is a sub-organization of Thunderbird Entertainment. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is