CG Lead FX Artist

Are you an experienced CG Senior FX Artist or Lead looking for your next opportunity? Our Vancouver studio is looking to fill a Lead Houdini FX Artist role on an upcoming CG show!

Atomic Cartoons, a Thunderbird Entertainment Group company, is an award-winning, internationally renowned animation studio with teams in Vancouver, Ottawa, and Los Angeles. Known for an artist-driven culture that attracts, retains and promotes the best talent in the business, Atomic develops and produces high-end animated content that spans preschool, comedy, action-adventure, adult and commercial genres, and everything in between. The animation studio has developed a stellar global reputation for its ability to translate big brands like LEGO, Star Wars, My Little Pony, CoComelon, and many more into top-notch animation, while also developing high-quality original Atomic productions like The Last Kids on Earth,Rocket Saves the Day, and Mermicorno: Starfall. Atomic is B Corp certified and a BC Benefit Company.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• 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 FX Supervisor and FX TDs.
• Work with the 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.
• Help ensure weekly assigned quotas and expectations are met by the team.
• Lead, teach and guide a team of FX Artists to create the assigned show style.
• ​Work closely with FX Supervisors on each episode to achieve deliverables, while creating workflow efficiency.
• Work closely with the Production Coordinator to proactively flag and problem-solve any potential issues.
  
  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Previous industry experience working in a studio environment, working on an episodic show. 
• Strong Knowledge of Houdini Dynamic tools.
• A good 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.
• Ability to mentor, motivate, and lead by example less experienced artists, while having a great attitude!
• Comfortable working with production on task assignment of the team.
• Previous experience in a lead role is an asset.
• 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.
• Currently legally eligible to work in Canada.
  
  

START DATE: February 2026

- Applicants must have resided within BC as of December 31, 2025 and be able to provide the appropriate supporting documents.
- All Atomic employees in this role have the opportunity to work remotely within BC, artists within Vancouver and the Lower Mainland can also choose hybrid and in-studio options. 

INTERESTED?

Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Thunderbird Entertainment welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you are contacted for an interview and require any accommodations please email recruitment@atomiccartoons.com

We thank you for your submission; only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

While remaining sensitive, fair, and providing equitable treatment for all, Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Thunderbird Entertainment work to increase participation and advancement to reflect all personnel – including Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities, who are all qualified members. Thus, it helps identify and remove barriers that prevent the full participation of members of designated groups in the workplace.