Are you a CG Junior Animator or CG Shot Finaler looking for a new opportunity? Atomic Vancouver is hiring CG Shot Finaling Artists to work on an upcoming CG series!

Atomic Cartoons Inc. is an award-winning animation studio with locations in Vancouver's Mt. Pleasant Animation District, Ottawa's Hintonburg neighborhood and Los Angeles. Since its inception 25 years ago, Atomic Cartoons has created and produced numerous 2D and CG animation productions including Princess Power and Last Kids on Earth. Atomic is well known for its artist-friendly culture and flexible work environment. We are always looking for artists of all levels to join our team!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Assess and repair animated assets so that they meet the creative and technical requirements for the lighting/compositing department (i.e. floating, tangents, intersections, pops, abnormal deformation, jitters, etc.).
• Assist with the quality check process of shots moving through the pipeline.
• Troubleshoot technical issues as they arise.
• Flag repeat fix requirements and propose solutions.
• Publish QC'd shots from Animation into Lighting.
• Use Shotgrid to track shots coming in to and going out of the Finaling department.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Previous production experience in animated-series or animated-feature work.
• Solid understanding of downstream dependencies in Nuke, Maya, and Renderman.
• Efficient and detail-oriented.
• Ability to take direction and adapt to change.
• Previous finaling experience is an asset.
• Generalist experience is an asset.
• Experience with Flow Production Tracking (Shotgrid) is an asset.
• Experience with the production process from Layout through Compositing is an asset.
• Experience with Maya, Katana and Nuke is an asset.
• Currently legally eligible to work in Canada.

START DATE: May 2024

- Applicants must have resided within BC as of December 31, 2023 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.

At Atomic Cartoons and Thunderbird Entertainment, we take into consideration a wide range of compensation factors including background, skills, location, and experience to determine competitive pay. In addition to competitive pay, this position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits including medical, GRSP, vacation pay, paid holiday break, paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Please note: This expected pay range is for British Columbia and is not applicable to locations outside of the province of British Columbia.

Wage ranges are based on a weekly rate.

Vancouver Pay Range$1,000—$1,250 CAD

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.

Show us what you would like to contribute to Atomic by providing us with relevant examples of your previous work along with your resume and cover letter .

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

Atomic Cartoons is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability.

While remaining sensitive, fair, and providing equitable treatment for all, Atomic Cartoons works 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.