Job Description

This role requires expertise in realistic texturing. The artist must be able to create high-quality textures using photographic references, scans, digital painting, or procedural materials.

The Look Development Artist creates and refines the look of 3D models to achieve photorealistic rendering, combining textures, shading, and surface properties. They contribute directly to the artistic and technical quality of delivered assets, ensuring they meet Rodeo FX’s high standards and integrate seamlessly into sequences.

Working closely with Texturing, Lighting, Compositing, Supervision, and Production teams, they actively contribute to the pipeline and the achievement of creative and technical goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Master your craft

Develop complete looks by combining textures, shaders, and validation lighting tailored to production needs.
Create or refine textures to ensure visual and technical consistency of assets.
Produce validation renders (turntables, AOVs, benchmarks) to support dailies reviews.
Deliver robust, lighting-ready assets within deadlines and established standards.

Creative Quality

Propose clear and effective artistic solutions based on a strong understanding of materials and surfaces.
Ensure visual consistency across texturing, shading, and lighting for all assets.
Achieve a high level of realism through attention to micro-details and surface variation.
Interpret and enhance visual references with critical thinking and artistic judgment.

Technical Quality

Design physically plausible shaders optimized for production and pipeline compatibility.
Create, adapt, or fix textures (UVs, tiling, displacement, color space) to ensure performance in lookdev.
Build clean and efficient setups that support Lighting and Compositing workflows.
Quickly identify and resolve technical issues to avoid production bottlenecks.

Communication

Collaborate closely with upstream and downstream teams to ensure smooth asset continuity.
Partner with Lighting and Compositing to ensure consistency in the final render.
Clearly communicate technical requirements related to textures and shading.
Actively participate in dailies and integrate feedback proactively.

Teach, learn and grow

Contribute to continuous improvement of workflows between Texturing and Lookdev.
Share knowledge on materials, shaders, and advanced techniques with the team.
Support the development of tools, templates, and best practices to improve production efficiency.
Stay up to date with advancements in rendering, shading, and texturing.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

Minimum of 6 years of experience in lookdev and/or texturing in VFX or animation.
Strong proficiency in Houdini (Solaris/Karma) and/or Maya, as well as Nuke.
Solid knowledge of rendering engines such as Arnold and/or Karma.
Advanced expertise in texturing with Mari and/or Substance Painter/Designer.
Strong understanding of PBR workflows, UVs, color management, and displacement.
Good understanding of the interaction between textures, shaders, lighting, and rendering.
Ability to deliver clean, optimized, production-ready assets.
High level of autonomy, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage priorities effectively.
Strong technical and artistic rigor, with great attention to detail.
Collaborative mindset, clear communication, and constructive attitude.

Nice to Have

Experience with USD pipelines
Familiarity with ShotGrid or similar production tracking tools.
Experience in tool development or scripting (Python).
Experience in hybrid environments (feature film, advertising, series).

Additional Information

Multiple temporary contracts available, with a strong possibility of extension.
Flexible start dates.
The artist must also have strong expertise in realistic texturing to produce high-quality textures from photographic references, scans, digital painting, or procedural materials.

Diversity : At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity, challenges our thinking, and helps us deliver better work.

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About the company

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

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Bangalore opened in April 2026, adding capacity for 400 artists and global coverage.
Paris now houses unified French teams in a 40,000-square-foot studio, improving execution.
2026 AEAF wins for IT Welcome to Derry and Monarch validate current demand.

What critics are saying

Québec's 2024 tax credit cut pushed production toward France and Australia, hurting margins.
Rodeo FX lost 400 employees during 2023-2024 volatility, exposing fragile retention.
Technicolor's collapse made Mikros integration existential; pipeline failures would destroy acquisition value.

What makes Rodeo FX unique

Rodeo FX unites VFX, advertising, experiences, and Mikros Animation across Paris and Bangalore.
Émilie Dussault joined in August 2026, strengthening government and industry relations.
The studio still wins marquee mandates from Netflix, HBO, Disney, Amazon, and Warner Bros.

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The Californer

Sep 28th, 2026

Rodeo FX Originals appoints Yvann Thibaudeau Head of Development & IP the californer/10358385.

Rodeo FX Originals appoints Yvann Thibaudeau Head of Development & IP the californer/10358385. Veteran Canadian editor and storyteller joins Rodeo FX alongside producing partner Alexis Vonarb to develop and produce an ambitious slate of original content QUEBEC, Quebec - Californer - Rodeo FX announced today that award-winning editor and storyteller Yvann Thibaudeau has joined Rodeo FX Originals as Head of Development & IP. In the newly announced role, Thibaudeau will lead the studio's development pipeline and help identify the stories, creators, and intellectual properties that can become future Rodeo FX Originals projects. Rodeo FX Originals is the original content and intellectual property development studio of Rodeo FX Group. Teaming up with well established Mikros Animation and building on the Group's world-class expertise in visual effects, animation, and storytelling, the studio focuses on identifying, developing, and creating original stories and properties for global audiences. Rodeo FX Originals aims to develop distinctive, premium entertainment by bringing together accomplished storytellers, artists, and emerging creative technologies, taking projects from their earliest ideas through development and toward production. Working closely with Yvon Jardel and the Rodeo FX Originals creative and production teams, Thibaudeau will help shape promising ideas into compelling, market-ready projects. His responsibilities will span the development process, from early concepts, loglines, and treatments through development packages, creative attachments, and market positioning. Thibaudeau will source and evaluate original concepts and existing intellectual property while building relationships with writers, directors, creators, agents, publishers, and rights holders. He will also draw upon his extensive international industry experience to evaluate the evolving needs of studios, broadcasters, platforms, and prospective creative and financing partners. His appointment will be central to Rodeo FX Originals' mission of building a distinctive slate of projects with strong creative potential, international relevance, and the opportunity to become valuable long-term intellectual properties for Rodeo FX Group. More on The Californer "I am incredibly excited to embark on this new adventure and grateful to Sébastien Moreau for this opportunity and for placing such great trust in us," said Thibaudeau. "After spending the past few years developing projects alongside my production partner, Alexis Vonarb, we are delighted to join the extraordinary team at Rodeo FX. Under the leadership of Yvon Jardel, and with Alexis by my side, we intend to build an Originals division with ambitions that match our greatest dreams." Thibaudeau joins Rodeo FX Originals following an acclaimed 35-year career in post-production. Across approximately 80 feature films, more than 400 hours of television drama, over 2,500 commercials, and nearly 100 trailers and music videos, he has established himself as one of the most accomplished editors in the Canadian film and television industry. His move into development and production follows the completion of one of the most significant projects of his editing career: Villeneuve, director Yan Lanouette Turgeon's portrait of legendary Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve. Produced by Christian Larouche and Tim Ringuette, the film was selected to close the Toronto International Film Festival. "Villeneuve means a great deal to me and stands as one of the biggest challenges of my career to date," said Thibaudeau. "It took us more than two years to achieve the final result - long days and even longer nights - because we understood what was at stake: telling the story of an F1 legend, a national hero, and the idol of an entire generation. I hope the film is well received and paints an authentic portrait of Gilles Villeneuve. I am deeply grateful to Yan Lanouette Turgeon, Christian Larouche, and Tim Ringuette for their trust and for the wonderful film we created together." With the completion of Villeneuve, Thibaudeau is stepping back from editing to focus on the next phase of his career. "After 35 years of editing, I feel the time has come to make way for a new generation of editors and take on a new creative challenge," Thibaudeau continued. "Editing has given me an extraordinary understanding of story, character, performance, rhythm, and the deeply collaborative process of filmmaking. I look forward to carrying everything I have learned into this new role and helping creators transform ambitious ideas into projects that can connect with audiences around the world." More on The Californer Thibaudeau's extensive credits include the internationally acclaimed comedy Starbuck, which received the 2012 Golden Reel Award and the Jutra Golden Ticket Award, as well as Ricardo Trogi's films 1991, 1981, and The Guide to the Perfect Family. He also contributed to the acclaimed biographical drama Louis Cyr, winner of the Jutra Award for Best Film and Téléfilm Canada's Golden Box Office Award. Throughout his career, Thibaudeau has received four major awards in Québec and earned numerous additional honors, including seven Canadian Screen Award nominations and seven Canadian Cinema Editors Award nominations. Founded in Montréal, Rodeo FX is an award-winning independent creative company known for its work in visual effects, animation, advertising, and immersive experiences. Its artists and creative teams have contributed to internationally recognized film and television projects including Dune, Blade Runner 2049, Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Through Rodeo FX Originals, the company is expanding its creative vision into the development and production of original stories and intellectual property. Driven by artistry, innovation, and collaboration, Rodeo FX continues to bring together multidisciplinary creative teams to build memorable images, worlds, and stories for film, television, and beyond. For more information, visit www.rodeofx.com. About Rodeo FX Rodeo FX is a global high-end creative company offering services in visual effects, animation, advertising, experiential, and audio. Founded in 2006 by Sebastien Moreau, and now with more than 1000 employees across North America, Europe and India, Rodeo FX is one of the largest independent award-winning studios in the industry, combining artistry, technology, and storytelling to push creative boundaries. Since its inception, Rodeo FX navigated through a bold phase of growth, marked by strategic acquisitions and the launch of new divisions that reflect its commitment to innovation. This expertise now extends through four complementary branches: Film & Episodic, Advertising, Experiences, and Animation, allowing the company to deliver a wide array of creative solutions for studios, brands, and agencies around the world. Impact24 PR 0 Comments Latest on The Californer

Televisual

Aug 11th, 2026

Rodeo FX hires former MPC boss Dussault to lead corporate affairs

Post & VFX11.08.26 Rodeo FX hires former MPC boss Dussault to lead corporate affairs. Rodeo FX has appointed Émilie Dussault as Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs. A newly created executive role at the Montreal company, the position "reflects the company's commitment to building and protecting its corporate platform as well as strengthening its public presence as a global leader in creative technology." Her mandate spans government relations, public affairs and industry relations with brand, marketing and communications. "We are building a company that can compete and win on the global stage, not just creatively, but commercially and institutionally," said Sébastien Moreau, CEO of Rodeo FX. "Émilie brings exactly the kind of cross-disciplinary leadership this role demands to reflect the full ambition of what Rodeo FX is becoming. Her appointment is a defining step in how we grow." Émilie Dussault has served as President of both the Conseil du patronat du Québec (CPQ) and the Bureau du cinéma et de la télévision du Québec (BCTQ). "It's with great pride that I'm joining Rodeo FX for the next phase of its continued evolution and growth," said Émilie Dussault. "The company already has the creative reputation, the global footprint, and the ambition to play at the highest level, and I believe even more potential lies ahead. I'm here to help unlock that." Émilie holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production from Concordia University and a Master's in Management from HEC Montréal. She's notably known for building MPC Film's Montreal studio from the ground up in 2013 into a powerhouse of more than 1,250 artists and technicians in just five years.

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Festybay

Jun 30th, 2026

Senior FX Artist Rodeo FX, canada 2026.

Senior FX Artist Rodeo FX, canada 2026. As a Senior FX Artist, you will design and execute complex, photorealistic visual simulations - including fire, smoke, fluids, destruction, and abstract magical effects - while upholding Rodeo FX's high artistic and technical standards. Integrated at the heart of its 3D pipeline, you will collaborate closely with FX Leads, CG Supervisors, and downstream departments to deliver dynamic, stable, and visually stunning shots. Your creativity, technical precision, and mastery of procedural workflows will turn complex visual concepts into cinematic reality. Job overview: Senior FX Artist. Company overview: welcome to Rodeo FX. Repeatedly voted one of Montreal's Top Employers and named Employer of the Year at the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a world-class creative studio offering high-end services across visual effects, advertising, animation, and experiential experiences. As an independent, Oscar(R)-winning company, Rodeo FX boasts a global footprint of nearly 900 artists crafting across studios in Montreal, Québec City, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Paris. Festybay is a trusted creative partner to the world's premier storytellers, including Netflix, HBO, Disney, Marvel, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros., and Sony. Rodeo FX's portfolio includes multiple Emmy(R) nominations for groundbreaking work on Stranger Things (Season 4), The Witcher (Season 2), and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Season 1), alongside a 2023 VES Award for Love, Death and Robots (Volume 3). By joining its Montreal studio, you will contribute to high-profile projects following the success of blockbusters like John Wick: Chapter 4, Blue Beetle, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Rebel Moon. Key responsibilities as FX Artist. 1. Mastery of craft & simulation. * Design and produce complex, optimized simulations (including Pyro, FLIP, RBD, Vellum, and SOPs) that match project look-development requirements. * Maintain a high level of autonomy throughout the lifecycle of assigned tasks, from initial setup and logic design through to final rendering. * Enforce rigorous quality control on files, simulations, and caches prior to daily production submissions. 2. Creative quality & visual storytelling. * Propose elegant, efficient artistic solutions that directly align with the Director's and Supervisor's visual intent. * Actively participate in daily reviews (dailies), integrating constructive feedback rapidly into shot iterations. * Tailor effect behaviors to serve the narrative needs, art style, and precise pacing of each sequence. 3. Technical integrity & pipeline collaboration. * Optimize simulation caches, establish setup stability, and adhere strictly to internal technical pipelines and naming conventions. * Troubleshoot complex technical hurdles independently and provide scalable solutions for the broader team. * Collaborate with the Pipeline team to test, integrate, and document new tools or workflows. * Verify asset and effect compatibility with upstream and downstream departments, including Layout, Lighting, and Compositing. 4. Production communication & growth. * Provide realistic time estimates, flag production risks or delays early, and collaborate with production management to balance priorities. * Share technical knowledge, custom tools, or workflow techniques with the broader FX department to foster a culture of continuous learning. Role requirements & qualifications for Senior FX Artist. Core technical profile. * Experience: A minimum of 10 years of professional experience specializing in FX within a recognized VFX studio environment. * Houdini Mastery: Expert-level command of SideFX Houdini, specifically across Pyro, FLIP, RBD, Vellum, and SOPs. * Ecosystem Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of USD (Universal Scene Description) and Solaris. * Rendering & Comp Foundations: Solid fundamental understanding of rendering engines (Arnold and Karma) and basic compositing workflows (Nuke). Professional & artistic skills. * An exceptional eye for natural physics, real-world scale, timing, and visual rhythm. * High level of autonomy, attention to visual detail, and a collaborative team-first mindset. Highly regarded assets. * Experience with Flow Production Tracking (formerly ShotGrid). * A proven track record of developing custom Houdini tools, Python scripts, or VEX expressions. Commitment to diversity & inclusion. At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. Festybay is dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where varied perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insights that strengthen its collective creativity, challenge its standard thinking, and empower Festybay to deliver exceptional global work. How to apply for Senior FX Artist role. Interested candidates who meet the location and residency requirements are invited to submit their application, resume, and current VFX showreel through its careers portal. Recruitment Transparency Note: Rodeo FX may utilize AI-based tools to support specific administrative phases of the recruitment process, such as automated interview transcription or preliminary application sorting. These tools never replace human judgment; all final hiring decisions are evaluated and made solely by its recruitment team and hiring managers.

FanBolt

Apr 3rd, 2026

VFX firm Rodeo FX, the studio behind 'Dune' and 'Rings of Power' just planted its flag in Paris.

VFX firm Rodeo FX, the studio behind 'Dune' and 'Rings of Power' just planted its flag in Paris. Rodeo FX opens Paris studio, blending VFX and animation for Stranger Things, John Wick, and more. Huge win for European talent and blockbuster fans. Table of Contents Rodeo FX opens its fifth studio in Paris. Rodeo FX has inaugurated a new, larger Paris studio in the city's 10th arrondissement, bringing all of its French divisions under one roof for the first time. The 40,000-square-foot space on Rue Dieu houses Film & Episodic, Advertising & Experiences, and Mikros Animation, the acclaimed animation studio the company acquired in 2025 following the collapse of the Technicolor Group. This is the move that completes the Mikros integration. Mikros President Julien Meesters called it "a key step in our integration within the Rodeo FX family." The new studio is not the company's first Paris presence. The original outpost opened in 2023, in the 11th arrondissement. President and CEO Sébastien Moreau credited the pace of growth in the two years since that original opening: "We're incredibly proud to see our Paris office grow at such a remarkable pace. This expansion is a testament to the exceptional work delivered by our local teams and reinforces our decision to bolster Rodeo FX's European presence." VFX Supervisor and Head of the Paris Studio Franck Lambertz noted that consolidating all the teams into a shared space was itself a creative motivation. The company is headquartered in Montreal and has studios in Quebec City, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, and now this expanded Paris location. What Rodeo FX and Mikros bring to the table. The studio's credit list covers the kind of productions this deal signals: The Rings of Power, Dune Parts 1 and 2, Stranger Things, Game of Thrones, and John Wick: Chapter 4. The studio has received three Emmy nominations for VFX, for its work on Stranger Things Season 4, The Witcher Season 2, and Foundation Season 1. The Paris Film & Episodic division is currently working on projects for Netflix and Pathé, and the Advertising & Experiences team has delivered campaigns for Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, and Hermès. Previous European productions include Luc Besson's Dracula and Alexandre Astier's Kaamelott. Mikros Animation brings a different but complementary piece. The studio made PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, both international theatrical successes, before Technicolor Group's bankruptcy put it in play. Acquiring Mikros and now physically consolidating them into a single Paris location turns the combined operation into something with genuine breadth: live-action VFX, advertising, and theatrical animation all sharing a pipeline and a building. Why the scale of this matters. France has been actively improving its post-production incentive structure, adding a 10% bonus on top of its 30% Tax Rebate for International Production specifically to attract VFX work. Rodeo FX's decision to grow in Paris rather than stay put in its North American locations is partly a response to that policy environment and partly a recognition that European shoots increasingly want European post-production capacity nearby. The 40,000-square-foot footprint is not a satellite office. It's a serious infrastructure bet on the continent. The integration of Mikros is the detail most coverage has underweighted. This isn't just a live-action VFX expansion. It's building something closer to a full-service European creative studio: effects work on prestige television and franchise film, animation capabilities at a theatrical scale, and a luxury advertising division. For clients with projects spanning those categories, having a single partner in Paris who handles all three is a different conversation than it was two years ago.