Rodeo FX
Motion Pictures And Film
MidandSeniorFXArtist
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“Mid and Senior FX Artist at Rodeo FX. Skills: Houdini, Visual effects, Complex simulations. Design complex simulations. Create complex simulations”
Industry & Context.
Identify technical problems; Provide functional solutions
Must be based in Montreal, Canadian citizenship, Permanent residency, Open work permit
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5 years minimum FX experience, Excellent command of Houdini, Basic knowledge of compositing, Basic knowledge of rendering, Knowledge of USD, Knowledge of Solaris, Good sense of movement, Good sense of physics, Good sense of visual rhythm, Rigor, Autonomy, Attention to detail, Team spirit, Proven experience as FX Artist
Nice to Have
Experience in developing Houdini tools, Python scripts experience, VEX scripts experience
What You'll Do.
Design complex simulations
Create complex simulations
Respect artistic standards
Respect technical standards
Collaborate with FX teams
Collaborate with CG supervision
Collaborate with other departments
Deliver photorealistic shots
Deliver dynamic shots
Deliver technically solid shots
Translate project intentions
Produce complex simulations
Generate optimized effects
Generate adaptable effects
Ensure quality control
Propose artistic solutions
Integrate feedback constructively
Adapt effects to narrative
Adapt effects to visual style
Adapt effects to scene pace
Ensure cache optimization
Ensure setup stability
Ensure compliance with conventions
Identify technical problems
Provide functional solutions
Collaborate with Pipeline team
Check effects compatibility
Provide realistic estimates
Communicate difficulties
Communicate risks of delay
Maintain fluid exchange
Maintain respectful exchange
Communicate issues clearly
Communicate deadlines clearly
Communicate needs clearly
Communicate technical limitations
Participate in turnovers
Participate in briefings
Participate in progress monitoring
Participate in documenting methods
Participate in improving methods
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
FX teams; CG supervision teams; Other departments; Pipeline team; Production; Leads; Artists from other disciplines; Project team
Communication Scope
Communicate difficulties; Communicate risks; Communicate issues; Communicate deadlines; Communicate needs; Communicate limitations
Full Job Description
Repeatedly voted one of Montreal’s Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual effects, advertising, animation, and experiential. Nominated for multiple Emmy® Awards for its work on the series Stranger Things season 4, The Witcher season 2, and The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power season 1, the independent, Oscar®-winning company boasts close to 900 artists crafting from studios in Montreal, Québec City, Toronto, Los Angeles and Paris. Rodeo FX is a creative partner to the world’s best storytellers including Netflix, HBO, Disney, Marvel, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros., and Sony, and has collaborated on ads for YouTube, NBC, and Apple. Current projects include Blue Beetle, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon. Recently released projects include John Wick: Chapter 4, Black Adam, Disney's The Little Mermaid, and Love, Death and Robots Volume 3, for which the company won a 2023 VES award. The FX Artist designs and creates complex visual simulations such as fire, smoke, fluids, destructions, and abstract effects, while respecting Rodeo FX’s artistic and technical standards. Integrated at the heart of the 3D pipeline, they collaborate closely with the FX and CG supervision teams, as well as with other departments, to deliver photorealistic, dynamic, and technically solid shots. Their creativity, precision, and mastery of procedural tools allow them to effectively translate the project's visual intentions. Main responsibilities: Mastery of his craft * Produce complex simulations (smoke, fire, explosions, liquids, destruction, magical or abstract effects) while respecting artistic and technical guidelines. * Use Houdini effectively (Pyro, Flip, RBD, Vellum, SOPs) to generate optimized and adaptable effects. * Maintain a high level of autonomy in the management of assigned FX tasks, from initial setup to final rendering. * Ensure rigorous quality control of
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