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Rodeo FX

Award-winning visual effects studio for film

FX Artist - Multiple Positions

Animation & VFXConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 6 years of prior FX experience in a visual effects studio is recommended.
  • Excellent proficiency with Houdini, including Pyro, Flip, RBD, Vellum, and SOPs.
  • Basic knowledge of compositing with Nuke and rendering with Arnold and Karma.
  • Knowledge of USD and Solaris.
  • A strong sense of motion, physics, and visual rhythm.
  • Rigor, autonomy, attention to detail, and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Produce complex simulations such as smoke, fire, explosions, liquids, destruction, magical effects, and abstract effects while following artistic and technical direction.
  • Use Houdini with Pyro, Flip, RBD, Vellum, and SOPs to create optimized and adaptable effects.
  • Manage assigned FX tasks autonomously from initial setup through final render.
  • Perform rigorous quality control on files, caches, and workfiles before submission.
  • Propose simple and effective artistic solutions aligned with the project's vision.
  • Participate in dailies and incorporate feedback constructively.
  • Adapt effects to the narrative needs, visual style, and rhythm of each scene.
  • Enhance shots by adding creative value to simulations.
  • Optimize caches, maintain setup stability, and follow internal technical conventions.
  • Identify technical problems quickly and implement functional solutions.
  • Collaborate with the Pipeline team to integrate or test new tools as project needs arise.
  • Verify effect compatibility with layout, lighting, and compositing departments.
  • Provide realistic estimates and promptly communicate difficulties or risks of delay.
  • Collaborate with production to adjust priorities when necessary.
  • Communicate clearly about technical issues, deadlines, needs, and limitations.
  • Participate in turnovers, briefings, and progress follow-ups with the project team.
  • Keep current with practices, techniques, and references in visual effects.
  • Share knowledge, tools, and techniques with colleagues.
  • Participate in documenting or improving the FX department's working methods.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Flow Production Tracking.
  • Experience developing Houdini tools.
  • Experience with Python scripting or VEX.

About the Company

Rodeo FX

Award-winning visual effects studio for film

Rodeo FX is a full-service visual effects studio with teams in Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Los Angeles, Paris and Bengaluru. It creates moving image work for film and television by handling the entire VFX pipeline—from concept and design through animation, simulation, and compositing to final rendering. The company emphasizes craftsmanship and technological creativity to deliver high-quality visual effects that resonate with audiences. It differentiates itself through its global, multi-location production capability, award-winning track record, and end-to-end services that allow projects to move from initial concept to finished, seamless visuals within one studio. Its goal is to produce compelling, believable visual effects that enhance storytelling and connect with viewers.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
2006

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