Senior VFX Artist

Job title:

Senior VFX Artist

Company

MLSE

Job description

Company DescriptionAt Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose – to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a creative and highly motivated VFX Artist to join our team. As part of our Digital Labs team, you’ll get to help the team explore new augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality technology and their capabilities.Corporate Contractor: 1 year

• Conceptualize, design, and create stunning visual effects (modeling, texturing, animating, lighting, shaders, etc) by using available tools in a real-time engine.
• Work with the team to define a consistent style for VFX and to ensure the quality of the assets for all aspects of the project.
• Create environment and cinematic effects using particle systems and textures you produce.
• Work collaboratively with designers and engineers to understand and interpret requirements to communicate the mechanics to the player within the constraints of the engine.
• Ensure that VFX assets are built efficiently and integrated within the given deadlines
• Work within technical constraints to craft attractive and functional effects.
• Provide creative and innovative solutions to technical art problems and/or restrictions.

QualificationsNote: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience. We invite you to please share this with us in the “Message to the Hiring Manager” section of our online application.

• The experience. You have a portfolio that displays your mastery of art fundamentals such as modelling, lighting, texturing, composition, proportion, image processing, and more. Demonstrable experience in Real-Time VFX authoring (Unity or Unreal). Knowledge of our teams and a passion for sports would be an asset, but your passion for great design is required.
• The creativity. You have an eye for design and understand the artistic representation of ideas through the application of your technical skills. You have an imaginative mind and can think outside the box to create inspired designs and environments.
• The technical skills. You have experience using 2D art tools (eg. Photoshop), composting software (eg. After effects) and 3D Software (eg. Maya, Cinema 4D, 3DS Max or Blender) and development engine – Unity or Unreal.
• The interpersonal skills. You have excellent communication skills and can work together with a cross-functional team to reach your goals; our space is very collaborative, and you will be working with a number of people across multiple departments.
• The motivation. You are a self-starter, able to take the initiative on projects and get to work meeting goals on time. You are not afraid to take on new challenges and have the drive to see things through to the end.

Additional InformationApply by: August 2nd, 2024We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization.We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected]. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 22:46:40 GMT

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