Vancouver Career Fair 2016

Vancouver’s biggest career fair

for VFX, animation, and video games

This year, the Vancouver Economic Commission is taking the annual Vancouver Career Fair for VFX, animation, and video games to the next level! Founded by one of our contributing partners, the Visual Effects Society (VES), this career fair is recognized by both industry and job seekers as one of the top recruiting events for Vancouver’s creative, digital jobs.

Over 1,500 of Vancouver’s best and brightest animators, designers, developers, and digital artists will descend on the Vancouver Convention Centre eager to meet the cutting-edge companies and world-class educators that can transform their careers.

Professional Job Seekers

Prior Experience Required
May 14, 2016 11:00AM – 2:00PM

Connect with over 30 of Vancouver’s innovative and world-leading companies and studios and learn about both current and future job opportunities. Professionals are also invited to take a walk through Education Alley and learn about different options to upgrade your skills through Vancouver’s world-class training programs.

Registration is closed

Students

High-school and post-secondary
May 14, 2016 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Come and learn about the types of careers that are available in Vancouver’s creative, digital sectors. Meet the institutions that can prepare you for a rewarding and dynamic career. Learn about the current and upcoming job openings, what studios are looking for in your portfolios, and meet face to face with the HR professionals that will be reading your future applications.

Registration is closed

Meet the Exhibitors

Hiring Studios & Education Providers

Career Fair In the News

Betakit: VEC Hiring Fair is Calling All VFX, Animation and Video Game Experts
Business in Vancouver: Hunt for animators, VFX artists intensifies at Vancouver digital entertainment firms
Vancity Buzz: Vancouver career fair offers VFX, animation and gaming jobs
604 Now: Vancouver Career Fair for VFX, Animation & Video Games 2016
TechVibes: Vancouver Career Fair: VFX, Animation, Video Games
Georgia Straight: Vancouver Career Fair: VFX, Animation, Video Games
Vancouver Courier: Part of the Events Calendar
BCTIA: Part of the Events Calendar

Enter to Win a Private Studio Tour!

On the day of the Career Fair, the Vancouver Economic Commission (@vaneconomic) will be holding a Twitter contest and the winner will receive a private tour of the studio of their choice!*

How to Enter:

On May 14^th, tweet why you’re excited to be at the Vancouver Career Fair for VFX, Animation and Video Games!
Be sure to use the hashtag #YVRDigitalCareers
You’re also encouraged to use the VEC’s handle @vaneconomic and/or the handle of any of the exhibitors at the Career Fair
Create and send multiple tweets to increase your chances of winning!

The winner will be selected in a random draw and will be announced via social media the evening of May 14v^th 2016. If you are selected as the winner, you will be asked to direct message @vaneconomic with your email address and an email with further details will be sent to you.

The studio chosen for the tour must be one of the exhibitors at the Vancouver Career Fair. The VEC cannot guarantee the winner’s first choice, but will work hard to make it happen!

**This contest is now closed**