Senior 2D FX Artist – TV Featurette

Bardel Entertainment

. Animate 2D FX such as water, smoke, dust, lightning, bubbles, fire, storms, shadows, blurs, and explosions .

Posted 10/15/2026contractVancouver • CanadaSenior💰 CA$1,400 - CA$1,600 per weekWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in 2D FX Animation, utilizing ToonBoom Harmony to create and animate a diverse range of effects while adhering to production workflows and maintaining high-quality standards. Strong communication skills facilitate effective collaboration with team members and leadership to address challenges and integrate feedback.

Highest-signal resume keywords

2D FX AnimationToonBoom HarmonyFX Animation TechniquesProduction ExperienceTime Management

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Hard Skills

2D FX CreationAnimation TechniquesCustom FX DevelopmentFX RepurposingEffect Adjustment

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Production WorkflowsAnimation ProductionFX Integration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Animate 2D FX such as water, smoke, dust, lightning, bubbles, fire, storms, shadows, blurs, and explosions
Create and animate custom FX based on provided designs
Repurpose library FX by changing scale, colour, duration, and intensity
Adjust effects based on feedback from leads, supervisors, and directors
Collaborate with leadership, production, and team members to solve problems and integrate FX
Participate in dailies, rounds, and team discussions
Follow pipeline workflows and technical requirements for production integration
Maintain consistent quality while meeting production needs
Keep the team and production staff informed about progress, challenges, and solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous production experience as a 2D FX Artist or similar role in animation
Portfolio demonstrating extensive experience using ToonBoom Harmony for FX creation
Strong ability to develop a wide range of 2D FX, including water, smoke, fire, destruction, and transformation
Solid understanding of FX animation techniques and principles
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to adjust effects based on notes from leads, supervisors, and directors
Ability to handle sequences of varying complexity, from simple to moderately difficult FX shots
Ability to adhere to pipeline workflows and technical requirements
Ability to manage time effectively and stay on schedule

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment
Extended Health and Wellness from day 1
RRSP matching
Hybrid work environment with the choice to work remotely, balanced with intentional in-person time for collaboration, creativity, and team building
Duration: November 2026 until March 2027