About the role
Job Overview
- Function: Production
- Office Location: Toronto
- Business: Brown Bag
- Type of Position: Full-time Contract
Company 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.” As one of the most creatively driven animation studios, they are passionate about creating high-quality, engaging content for kids and families.
Role Summary
- Role Title: Lead FX Artist
- Reporting to: FX Dept Supervisor
- Purpose:
- Create FX assets for a CG animated series based on visual and narrative requirements established by the Art Director and episodic Director, while working within technical specifications.
- 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 and technical capability.
Key Responsibilities
- Completion of FX assets and shots within the agreed time allowed.
- Proactive problem solving; creating IT and pipeline tickets to address technical problems for the department.
- Logging time into time-logging software daily.
- Contributing to best practices and pipeline within the studio.
- Reviewing own assets and shots and those of the FX team (internal and overseas) at dailies with the FX lead and production team.
- Collaborating in animatic reviews.
- Conducting technical approvals on FX assets and shots from internal and overseas artists.
- Advising in the 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
- Ability to advise, improve, and troubleshoot, making contributions to best practices and workflow within the studio.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Range: $85,000 to $100,000 per year.
- Determination Factors: Salary offers are determined by experience, skills, qualifications, and education.
- Perks: Comprehensive benefits, paid vacation, and health & wellness days.
Employment Terms and Policies
- Eligibility: Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada and have Ontario residency.
- Diversity and Inclusion: 9 Story Media is committed to equity in the recruitment process. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, racialized and LGBT2SQ+ communities, varying ages, religious beliefs, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
- Accommodation: The company ensures individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and interview process.