Marketing FX Artist Intern (Expected for January 2025)

Position Overview 
As a Marketing FX Artist Intern, you will create visual content to support marketing initiatives, which could be used in public events like conferences, or online web articles, magazine publications and others. You may also work alongside SideFX R&D where applicable, and other departments where necessary. While this is a role for learning, you will be expected to have an existing background in 3D. Knowledge of Houdini is not a main criteria, but it would be helpful for yourself to be somewhat familiar to it. The length of the internship is 4 months, with the possibility of an extension. This position is on-site in Toronto, at SideFX HQ. During the internship, you will have the opportunity to boost your Houdini skills and potential to strengthen your industry knowledge and exposure.  

Please note that the expected start date for this internship is mid-January 2025.

What you will be working on

• Create visually strong artwork to support Marketing initiatives
• Learning new tools, techniques and applications
• Maintain your scene files and document your work
• Work along with and support teammates, and staff from other departments
• Help with general office duties
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to be successful

• Existing knowledge of a core 3D application
• Understanding of 3D graphics pipeline and data flow (film/tv or games)
• Strong visual eye
• Strong observation and attention to detail
• Must be self-driven and self-directed, but also enjoy to work with people
• Must have existing demoreel that demonstrate comprehension of technical and artistic acuity

A demoreel or URL to online portfolio along with your resume must be provided when applying in order to be considered for this role. 

Company Profile

For over thirty years, SideFX has been providing artists with procedural 3D animation, VFX and World Building tools designed to create the highest-quality results.
                                                                                                       
We are passionate about what our customers do because our roots are in production, both as artists and as pioneering technical innovators. SideFX has been recognized by the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Science several times for our flagship software product Houdini, and our breakthrough procedurally-based technology.
                                                                                                       
Long used by the world’s top film and TV studios, in recent years Houdini has transformed content creation workflows at hundreds of game studios, from the largest AAA to the smallest Indie. Our customers include CD Projekt Red, Rockstar Games, Electronic Arts and many more. Houdini has played a vital part in hit video games like Horizon Zero Dawn, Spiderman, Control and the Ghost Recon series.

What We Value Most:

• Decency: We treat everyone with honesty, kindness and empathy. We give generously of our time and knowledge
• Relationships: We build collaborative bonds—with our co-workers and clients—based on trust and respect. Our diverse team gives us broader perspectives
• Dedication: We take pride and ownership in our work, always trying to do our best. We are devoted to the well-being and success of each other and our clients
• Excellence: We continually improve ourselves, our work and our company, striving towards excellence in all that we do

Why Join SideFX?

• Because you want to be part of a unique experience and winning team that has won an Oscar and an Emmy (Cool, right?)
• Because you want to be part of an industry-leading company that is constantly mindfully growing
• Because you want to work with some of the most talented people in the industry on a ground-breaking product
• Because you want to work with people from all around the world
• Because you want to be part of an exciting and fun industry
• Because you want to join and add to a positive, supportive and respected company culture
• Because you want your job to be GREAT!

Not the right role for you at this time? Take a look at all of our job postings on our Careers page or join our SideFX Talent Community for future career opportunities! 

Location

This is an on-site role in our Toronto, Ontario office.

Our transit-friendly head office location, directly adjacent to Union Station in the heart of downtown Toronto, is open-concept with a relaxed style that includes, casual dress, and wraparound views from the 14th floor.

SideFX is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities, upon request.