Digital Domain’s FX Team is growing! We are seeking an exceptionally talented and pipeline-proven Senior FX Artist with extensive live-action VFX film experience to join our team for an intensive, high-profile project sprint running from August 2026 through mid-February 2027.
In this role, you will take ownership of complex, shot-blocking simulation setups, creating hyper-realistic natural phenomena, destructive environmental elements, and magical or sci-fi energy effects. As a Senior Artist, your primary mandate is to author high-fidelity effects that match the lighting, physics, and photographic reality of live-action plates. Operating fully from home within British Columbia, you will work closely with FX Leads and VFX Supervisors to design, optimize, and execute cinematic shots that meet the meticulous standards of premium Hollywood features.
Job Overview : Senior FX Artist
| Job Details | Specification |
| Job Title | Senior FX Artist |
| Studio | Digital Domain |
| Location | 100% Remote (British Columbia, Canada Only) |
| Contract Window | August 2026 – Mid-February 2027 |
| Project Type | Live-Action Blockbuster Feature Films / Premium VFX |
| Primary Software | SideFX Houdini |
About Digital Domain
Digital Domain is an Academy Award-winning global visual effects powerhouse that has spent over three decades pushing the absolute limits of cinematic innovation. Founded by cinematic pioneers, our studio has been instrumental in crafting some of the most iconic visual spectacles in film history—from Titanic and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button to the sprawling, complex visual worlds of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
We sit at the cutting edge of digital artistry, blending traditional artistry with advanced machine learning, deepfake tools, and proprietary simulation software. Our FX team is renowned for creating hyper-realistic, narrative-driven simulations that seamlessly integrate with live-action plates. With an incredibly exciting slate of blockbuster shows launching into production, we are expanding our crew and looking for elite simulation artists to join our world-class legacy.
Key Responsibilities as Senior FX Artist
In this position, your technical expertise and artistic eye will drive the visual impact of major cinematic moments:
1. Complex Simulation Design & Execution
- Hyper-Realistic FX Creation: Develop, simulate, and render photorealistic effects, including but not limited to large-scale destruction (rigid body dynamics), fire, smoke, water, dust, fluids, and custom particle/energy systems.
- Live-Action Integration: Ensure all simulated elements respect the physical laws, lighting environments, camera lenses, and overall integration parameters of live-action film plates.
- Tool & Setup Optimization: Build robust, highly optimized, and scalable simulation setups and procedural tools that can be easily shared with or handed off to mid-level and junior artists on the team.
2. Pipeline Collaboration & Shot Leadership
- Creative Problem Solving: Interpret artistic direction from VFX Supervisors and FX Leads, transforming abstract creative concepts into precise, photoreal digital assets.
- Cross-Department Harmony: Collaborate efficiently with lighting, compositing, and look-development teams to ensure seamlessly pre-composited FX passes hit their targets with all required channels.
- Milestone Execution: Manage individual shot quotas and milestone deadlines independently, maintaining regular communication across our virtual pipeline infrastructure.
Requirements & Qualifications
We are looking for a technical artist with a deep passion for physical simulation and a stunning live-action portfolio:
Core Craft Profile
- VFX Film Pedigree: A compelling VFX demo reel showcasing high-end, photorealistic FX work created explicitly for live-action feature films or premium episodic television.
- Houdini Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in SideFX Houdini, featuring deep technical knowledge of VEX, Python, HDA development, and core simulation networks (DOPs, POPs, SOPs).
- Traditional Foundations: A strong understanding of real-world physics, fluid dynamics, material fracturing, and cinematic lighting principles.
- Rendering & Look-Dev: Experience setting up lighting and look-development for FX passes using major industry renderers (such as Karma, Mantra, Arnold, or V-Ray).
Location & Eligibility Mandates
- Regional Restriction: This role is open strictly to candidates working remotely from British Columbia, Canada. Due to regional tax credit allocations, we cannot accept applicants residing outside of BC for this specific contract.
- Legal Work Status: You must have the existing legal right to work in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or holder of an active Open Work Permit).
How to Apply
If you want to bring your skills to our upcoming slate of blockbuster titles, we want to hear from you immediately.
Please submit your application through the official Digital Domain Careers Portal or send your materials to our recruitment team, ensuring your demo reel highlights your best photorealistic, live-action simulation work.
