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Senior Technical Artist (Apex Legends)
Electronic Arts
Vancouver, BC
The Senior Technical Artist, Technical Animator serves as a critical bridge between Animation, Concept Art, Rigging, Engineering, and Production teams. This role combines advanced technical…
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Senior Animation Artist (Freelance)
Pitch Black Creative
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
- On-site
Working with a high level of autonomy, the Animation Senior Artist provides technical direction and leads by example. Collaborating closely with Layout, Rigging, CFX, Lighting, Production,…
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Senior Animation Artist (Freelance)
Pitch Black Creative
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
- On-site
Working with a high level of autonomy, the Animation Senior Artist provides technical direction and leads by example. Collaborating closely with Layout, Rigging, CFX, Lighting, Production,…
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Artiste principal(e) de créatures - Lead Creature Artist - QC
BarnstormVFX
Montréal, QC
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Vous êtes un(e) Creature Lead senior, avec une solide expérience en CFX, rigging et disciplines associées, prêt(e) à apporter à la fois une profondeur technique et une grande polyvalence à…
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Senior Previs/Layout Artist (Feature)
WildBrain
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
WildBrain Studios is looking for a Senior Previs Layout Artist to join our team!
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Senior Technical Artist - Characters (Unreal)
Game Companies
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
As a Senior Technical Artist - Characters (Unreal) at Ubisoft Montréal, you will be the point of reference for technical matters related to character content creation, from concept handoff…
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Senior Layout Artist, CG
WildBrain
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
WildBrain Studios is looking for a Senior Layout Artist to join our team!
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Senior Technical Artist – Character Rigging & Technology
Electronic Arts
Vancouver, BC
This Senior Technical Artist role focuses on developing character rigging technology, pipelines, tools, and workflows for content creators across EA SPORTS. As part of a central team of…
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Lead Animator, CG (Feature)
WildBrain
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…employees working remotely across BC, Canada, and the world! Our artist-centric culture means we invest in our people, we provide training and growth opportunities, a healthy work-life…
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Technical Artist Intern (Vancouver - Summer 2027 - 8-months - Undergraduate - Sports Tech)
Electronic Arts
Vancouver, BC
We are considering onsite and hybrid (3-days in office) working options
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Senior Technical Artist - Characters (Unreal)
Ubisoft
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
As a Senior Technical Artist - Characters (Unreal) at Ubisoft Montréal, you will be the point of reference for technical matters related to character content creation, from concept handoff…
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Rigging Artists - (Junior, Mid, Senior)
Stellar Creative Lab
Vancouver, BC
- $57,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We are expanding our team and looking for talented Rigging Artists at the Junior, Mid, and Senior levels to deliver high-end creative content on a premium streaming series for Marvel…
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Senior Rigger (Feature)
WildBrain
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
WildBrain Studios is looking for a Senior Rigger (Feature) to join our team!
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Senior Technical Artist (Rigging) - EA SPORTS Technology
Electronic Arts
Vancouver, BC
5+ years of games production experience working in technical art/rigging/animation desired (cinematic experience also considered).
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Senior Animation Artist (Freelance)
Pitch Black Creative
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Working with a high level of autonomy, the Animation Senior Artist provides technical direction and leads by example. Collaborating closely with Layout, Rigging, CFX, Lighting, Production,…
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Senior Animation Artist (Freelance)
Pitch Black Creative
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Working with a high level of autonomy, the Animation Senior Artist provides technical direction and leads by example. Collaborating closely with Layout, Rigging, CFX, Lighting, Production,…
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Senior FX Artist
ICON Creative Studio
Vancouver, British Columbia
- Full-time
As a Senior FX Artist, you'll lead the charge in executing intricate effects with precision. Collaborating directly with show and art directors, you'll tackle the most challenging shots,…

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ICON Creative Studio

Senior FX Artist

Vancouver, BC, V6B 1B5, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: 5+ years of experience in visual effects for animation, film, or television.
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 9, 2026

Original job description

Company Overview

ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company, located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC. Our talented team includes specialists across the entire animation pipeline, working alongside creative and management professionals to deliver outstanding animated content.

Known for our commitment to quality, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ICON has partnered with distributors, broadcasters, and leading streaming platforms worldwide to create and produce noteworthy, impactful projects.

We operate from a holistic philosophy, leveraging the unique skill sets of our team members to maximize production efficiency while maintaining an optimal balance of creativity and quality on-screen.

Why work at ICON?

Collaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, and Paramount+.
Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe who have joined us here in British Columbia.
Work with the latest tools and software, ensuring you're always equipped to do your best work.
Be part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality across all productions, putting every resource into what’s on-screen.
Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive workplace culture.
Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package.
Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals.

Senior FX Artist

Job Overview

As a Senior FX Artist, you'll lead the charge in executing intricate effects with precision. Collaborating directly with show and art directors, you'll tackle the most challenging shots, ensuring the highest quality standards. Your extensive competency in various FX software packages will be key, and you'll contribute to a collaborative environment by mentoring and troubleshooting for junior artists. Your innovative mindset will shine through R&D work, creating reusable FX rigs and templates, and pushing the boundaries of visual excellence..

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrate the ability to complete complex Visual Effects accurately and efficiently.
Tackle challenging and technically complex shots that demand the highest level of quality.
Excel in solving both technical and artistic problems, showcasing expertise in the field.
Work directly with the lead and supervisor to deliver key effects that align with the creative vision of the project.
Exhibit a wide range of competency in various FX software packages.
Share expertise by assisting and mentoring other artists, guiding both technical and artistic challenges.
Create a collaborative environment by fostering knowledge-sharing within the team.
Develop and implement reusable FX rigs or templates, enabling other artists to efficiently complete the entire series of shots with a consistent look.
Engage in R&D work for complex effects ahead of schedule, conducting proof-of-concept tests or providing extra iteration time.
Comfortably mentor and troubleshoot for more junior artists, contributing to their professional growth and development.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in visual effects for animation, film, or television.
Expert-level skills in Houdini and/or Maya, and solid experience with Nuke or similar comp tools.
Strong artistic eye and deep understanding of timing, motion, and physics.
Proven experience mentoring other artists and leading complex effects work.
Ability to innovate, problem-solve, and optimize FX for performance and render efficiency.
Experience developing templates, tools, or procedural FX rigs.

This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.

In accordance with British Columbia's pay transparency legislation, the wage displayed reflects the minimum rate established under ICON's collective agreement. Additional compensation may be considered based on experience, qualifications, and project needs, where permitted by the collective agreement.

ICON Creative Studio is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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Responsibilities

Lead the execution of complex visual effects and tackle technically challenging shots to ensure high-quality standards. Collaborate with directors and mentor junior artists while developing reusable FX rigs and templates.

Requirements

Requires 5+ years of experience in visual effects for animation, film, or television with expert skills in Houdini and Maya. Must have a strong artistic eye and proven experience leading complex effects work and mentoring others.

Skills

Houdini
Maya
Nuke
Visual Effects
FX Rigging
Procedural FX
Mentoring
R&D
Problem Solving
Timing and Motion
Physics
Render Optimization

Benefits

Direct Deposit
Generous Benefits Package
Mentorship

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Houdini
Maya
Nuke
Visual Effects
FX Rigs
Procedural FX
Animation Pipeline
CG Franchises
R&D
Render Efficiency
Timing
Motion
Physics
Collective Agreement
Union Position

Seniority

Senior

Perks

Flexible hours

Tools

Houdini
Maya
Nuke

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