// Open Role at Image Engine
Join Image Engine as a Senior FX TD, crafting stunning visual effects for feature films and television. You'll create realistic effects, develop tools, and mentor junior artists within a world-class Vancouver-based VFX studio.
Position: FX TD - Senior
Hiring Range: $111,800 to $123,500/year for a 40 hour work week
Project Contract: September start - 3 month contract
Company Benefits: Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine, up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year.
*Candidates are required to be based in British Columbia and eligible to work in Canada.*
ABOUT IMAGE ENGINE
Image Engine (https://image-engine.com/) is a world-class VFX studio based in Vancouver, BC, that has built a reputation for excellence in the visual effects industry since 1995. We specialize in crafting stunning visual effects for feature films and television with an award-winning portfolio (https://image-engine.com/portfolio) that includes The Book of Boba Fett, The Mandalorian, Game Of Thrones, Lost in Space, Jurassic World, and District 9.
We offer a full range of visual effects services, from concept designs and pre-visualization to CG animation, compositing, and explosive volumetric digital effects. Our crew is passionate about storytelling and pushing the artistic and technical boundaries to deliver the highest quality work on every project. R&D is central to our philosophy of driving creativity through innovation and we're committed to continually evolving our robust production pipelines.
At Image Engine, we value diversity and teamwork, and we're proud to foster a workplace culture that is supportive, respectful, and empowering. We believe that our success is a reflection of our exceptionally talented team, and we're always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us on our mission to create unforgettable visual experiences. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.
POSITION PURPOSE
Senior FX TDs will act as an example to and mentor junior and mid level artists. They are responsible for delivering high quality work for shows within the assigned time frame. They will apply notes provided by the FX Supervisors/FX Leads. In addition, they will assist junior artists regarding techniques, and approaches for FX. They will guide junior artists through the workflow process within the department to explain how their work connects to other departments.
Senior FX TDs will proactively seek solutions with FX Leads and members of other departments. They are expected to communicate clearly ensuring they receive data to resolve shot related issues. Senior FX TDs will work with their Supervisor and Lead to implement technical and creative solutions to shows.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Technical skills
Core skills
Desirable skills and education
- Minimum 3 years of feature film/TV production experience as an FX artist in Houdini. - Create multiple types of realistic and believable effects (e.g., rigid body, particle, fluid dynamics, cloth simulations). - Create and maintain studio-wide FX tools, setups, and best practices. - Create shaders, render passes, beauty renders, and FX comps. - Estimate task times and communicate schedule issues to leads and production. - Work with FX Leads to address notes, providing creative and technical solutions. - Support other departments' needs (e.g., Lighting, Compositing, R&D). - Assist and mentor junior FX team members, guiding them through workflows and skill development.