Senior FX Artist

At Brown Bag Films, our motto is simple: “We Love Animation™.” And we mean it - we put our artists at the heart of everything we do. As one of the most creatively driven animation studios, we are passionate about creating high-quality, engaging content for kids and families everywhere.

We are currently looking for a Senior FX Artist to join our talented team here at our Dublin studio. The successful candidate will create FX assets based on the visual and narrative requirements from the Art Director and episodic director while working within the technical specifications of the show. The successful candidate will also coach and develop the work of other FX Artists in the team.

This is a Fixed-Term, 12 month contract based in Dublin.

Please note that our studio operates on a hybrid model, with a minimum of two days per week required in the studio.

The successful candidate must have the right to work in Ireland for the duration of the contract.

Responsibilities:

• Completion of FX assets and shots within the agreed time allowed.

• Proactively problem solving; creating the IT and pipeline tickets to address any technical problems for the department.

• Logging time into time logging software daily.

• Contributing to best practices and pipeline within the studio.

• Reviewing own assets and shots and that of the FX team (internal and overseas) at dailies with the FX lead and the production team.

• Collaborating in animatic reviews.

• Conducting Technical approvals on FX assets and shots from internal and overseas artists.

• Advising in casting of resources.

• Contributing to the development of tools and workflows.

• Coaching and training of other team members.

Knowledge:

• Thorough understanding of creating FX assets and FX shots.

Experience:

• Creating reusable asset libraries.

• Look development.

Technical Skills:

• Understanding of lighting, composition and animation timing.

• Good studio practice.

About Brown Bag Films:

Brown Bag Films is a creative-led, global animation studio with locations in Dublin, Toronto and Bali. Founded in 1994, the studio is known for award-winning, artist-driven storytelling across television and digital formats, while actively expanding into new audiences and feature-length projects.

At its core, Brown Bag Films is about making great animation – and finding new ways to do it. The studio works across a broad creative spectrum, from original series and digital-first content to longer-form projects, while continuing to invest in innovation through BBF Labs, its dedicated hub for emerging technology and new workflows. Brown Bag Films is part of the Scholastic family, with its Toronto studio operating as a business unit of 9 Story Media Group. We Love Animation®

Recent Projects & Creative Momentum:

Brown Bag Films is currently experiencing a period of strong creative momentum. Recent launches include two animated projects for Netflix – Dr. Seuss’ The Sneetches and Horton! – along with the second season of Disney's RoboGobo.

The studio has also secured new greenlights from Disney, including new original series Sam Witch, and CG-animated holiday-special Dasher. In the latest awards cycle, Brown Bag Films’ slate earned nominations for eleven Children’s & Family Emmy Awards and two Annie Awards, underscoring the studio’s continued creative strength across platforms and partners. For more information, visit our website www.brownbagfilms.com