effects (fx) artist

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Game studio

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Transform digitized images using retouching systems, graphic palettes or specialized software
• Digitize images using peripherals and transform them using retouching systems, graphic palettes or specialized software
• Produce computerized images and drawings

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Outlook
• Adobe After Effects
• Unreal Engine
• Houdini

Type of production art

• Visual effects

Type of media

• Video games

Area of work experience

• Special effects

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Initiative

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site daycare available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Subsidised public transportation
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program