FOLKS - Freelance Artist

Animator is needed in Toronto, Canada.

Client: FOLKS

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Contract: Contractor

Job Description

This listing is for an expression of interest and not for a current job opening. While there may not be immediate openings, we continuously accept applications for future opportunities. If we come across a role that aligns with your skills, and there is an open opportunity, we’ll get in touch! If you don’t hear from us, please know that your application has been reviewed and added to our talent pool for future consideration.

Requirements

To evaluate your application, please provide:

• A resume with a focus on VFX/live-action experience.
• A demo reel highlighting work in VFX, live-action episodic, and/or commercials is required for all artist positions. Applications without a demo reel will not be considered. If your reel is password-protected, be sure to include the password for access. Please note: Google Drive links will not be accepted. Reels must be shared via Vimeo, YouTube, or a personal website, and we encourage you to include a hyperlink within your resume.

Qualifications

• Experience in VFX, live-action episodic, and/or commercials industries.
• Solid understanding of industry-standard workflows.
• Familiarity with creative and production processes.
• Ability to produce high-quality work on tight deadlines.
• Strong team player in fast-paced, collaborative settings.
• As this is a short-term freelance contract, you must have legal authorization to work for any studio in Canada and be a resident of Ontario as of December 31, 2024—ideally based in Toronto. Please note that closed work permits are not eligible for this opportunity.
• Remote work is restricted to Ontario residents only.

Additional Information

At this time, we are not offering remote positions outside of Ontario and are unable to sponsor work permits. To be eligible, you must have legal authorization to work for any studio in Canada. (Only Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or individuals with open work permits will be considered.)

Nothing in this job description restricts the Company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The Company prohibits discrimination in employment against otherwise qualified applicants because of a physical or mental disability and will make reasonable accommodations to enable qualified persons with known disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job consistent with applicable law. The Company will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

About FOLKS

From the beginning, we’ve been passionate about capturing the imagination. Based in Montreal, Toronto, Bogotá, Saguenay, Mumbai, Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver, Atlanta, and London, over 900 artists bring their rich and diverse experience to our team, which has been creating larger-than-life visual effects for film and television for 13 years.