FX Artist

Business Information

Company: 9 Story Media / Brown Bag Films
Function: Production
Office Location: Toronto
Type of Position: Full-time Contract

Job Description

9 Story Media / Brown Bag Films is a leading creator, producer and distributor of award-winning animated and live action content for audiences around the world.

At Brown Bag Films, our motto is simple: “We Love Animation™.” We put our artists at the heart of everything we do. As one of the most creatively driven animation studios, we are passionate about creating high-quality, engaging content for kids and families everywhere.

Purpose:

• To create FX assets for a CG animated series based on the visual and narrative requirements established by the Art Director and episodic Director, while working within the technical specifications of the show.
• To coach and develop the work of other FX Artists in the team.

Delivery:

• Artistically and technically accurate FX assets and shots in collaboration with the Art Department
• Pipeline and IT tickets
• Technical documentation outlining the department and show specific processes for creating FX assets

Measurements:

• Completion of tasks within agreed schedule
• Handling of revisions and tweaks effectively
• Team development & technical capability

Key Responsibilities

• Completion of FX assets and shots within the agreed time allowed.
• Proactively problem solving; creating the IT and pipeline tickets to address any technical problems for the department.
• Logging time into time logging software daily.
• Contributing to best practices and pipeline within in the studio.
• Reviewing own assets and shots and that of the FX team (internal and overseas) at dailies with the FX lead and the production team.
• Collaborating in animatic reviews.
• Conducting Technical approvals on FX assets and shots from internal and overseas artists.
• Advising in casting of resources.
• Contributing to the development of tools and workflows.
• Coaching and training of other team members.

Key Requirements

Knowledge:

• Launching FX Artists on FX shots for each episode on a production.
• HD technical reviews.

Experience:

• Coaching and mentoring a team of artists.
• Leading artists through the FX Launch to completion of FX assets and FX shots.

Technical Skills:

• Able to advise, improve and troubleshoot, making contributions to best practices and workflow within the studio.

Employment Terms and Benefits

Salary Range: $85,000 to $100,000 per year.
Determination Factors: Experience, skills, qualifications, and education.
Perks: Comprehensive benefits, paid vacation, and health & wellness days.

Candidate Eligibility and Inclusion

• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada and have Ontario residency.
• 9 Story Media is committed to equity in the recruitment process and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, Racialized and LGBT2SQ+ communities, various age groups, religious beliefs, and people with disabilities.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to participate in the application and interview process.