Jobs at Rodeo FX

Deliver high-end, hyper-realistic or stylized creature and character animation for VFX. Interpret direction, produce clean, export-ready animation, troubleshoot rigging/scene issues, communicate with leads and production, participate in reviews, and contribute to studio knowledge-sharing and mentorship.

Create photorealistic FX simulations (fire, smoke, fluids, destruction, abstract effects) using Houdini. Collaborate with FX/CG supervision and other departments to deliver optimized, technically robust, and artistically aligned shots from setup to final render.

Deliver polished, high-end creature and character animation for VFX, interpreting direction to create believable timing, weight, and emotion. Collaborate with leads, troubleshoot technical issues, maintain pipeline standards, participate in reviews, and share knowledge. Meet deadlines on a 3.5-month contract starting July–August 2026.

Senior Animation Artist creating high-quality, hyper-realistic and stylized animations for creatures, characters and props. Collaborates with animation leads, rigging and technical teams to ensure pipeline compatibility, meets production deadlines, mentors junior animators, and contributes to process and tool improvements.

Create complex photorealistic simulations (fire, smoke, fluids, destruction, abstract effects) using Houdini; optimize caches and pipelines, collaborate with supervision and other departments, integrate feedback, ensure technical stability and quality, and contribute knowledge-sharing and tooling improvements.

Produce complex FX simulations (smoke, fire, fluids, explosions, destructions, abstract effects) using Houdini; optimize caches and setups; ensure technical compatibility with layout, lighting and comp; collaborate with supervision, pipeline and production; participate in dailies, integrate feedback, document and share techniques.

Freelance senior animation artist creating high-quality, realistic and stylized creature and character animations (especially flying creatures). Collaborate with animation leads and technical teams, mentor juniors, ensure technical pipeline compatibility, and iterate to meet creative and production deadlines.

Freelance Animation Artist delivers high-end, hyper-realistic creature, character, and object performances. Interpret direction, produce polished animation meeting technical and pipeline standards, troubleshoot rig/scene issues, communicate timelines, participate in reviews, and share knowledge to improve studio practices.

Concevoir et réaliser simulations FX photoréalistes (feu, fumée, liquides, destructions, effets abstraits) avec Houdini, collaborer au pipeline 3D, optimiser caches, intégrer feedbacks, assurer qualité technique et artistique.

Create complex photorealistic simulations (fire, smoke, fluids, destruction, abstract effects) using Houdini. Collaborate with FX, CG, pipeline, layout, lighting and comp teams to deliver optimized, stable caches and renders, participate in dailies, integrate feedback, and document and share techniques to improve department workflows.

Senior FX Artist produces complex simulations (fire, smoke, fluids, destructions, abstract effects) using Houdini, ensures technical quality and optimization, collaborates with CG, lighting, comp and pipeline teams, participates in dailies and reviews, communicates with production, and shares knowledge and tools to improve departmental workflows.

The Compositing Artist will focus on digital image compositing tasks, integrating elements in VFX shots while balancing technical and creative aspects.

L'Artiste éclairagiste crée des techniques d'éclairage et d'ombrage, livrant des rendus finaux au département de composition d'images tout en respectant les normes de qualité élevées de Rodeo FX.

The Digital Compositor will perform complex tasks in digital image composition and seamlessly integrate visual effects elements while maintaining the visual coherence and creative quality of each shot.

Create and optimize complex visual simulations (fire, smoke, fluids, destruction, magical effects) using Houdini. Collaborate with FX, CG, pipeline, layout, lighting, and comp teams; ensure technical stability, cache optimization, and artistic quality. Provide estimates, integrate feedback, document workflows, and share knowledge across the department.

Create and refine high-quality, photorealistic textures and lookdev for 3D assets, integrating textures with shaders and lighting, producing validation renders, ensuring technical optimization and pipeline compatibility, and collaborating with Modeling, Lighting, Compositing, and Production.

Create and refine hyperrealistic 3D looks by developing textures, shaders and validation lighting; produce render turntables and AOVs; deliver production-ready, optimized assets; collaborate with texturing, lighting, compositing and production; improve workflows and share technical/artistic knowledge.

Rodeo FX is building a freelance talent pool of experienced VFX artists. They seek skilled freelancers (FX, animation, modeling, surfacing, rigging, grooming, lighting, compositing, etc.) with strong artistic ability, industry-standard software mastery, autonomy, collaboration skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Create and refine photorealistic looks for 3D assets by developing textures, shaders, and validation lighting. Collaborate with Texturing, Lighting, Compositing, and Production to deliver optimized, production-ready assets, solve technical issues, and contribute to pipeline improvements and knowledge sharing.

Create high-quality, photorealistic textures and look development for 3D assets, integrating textures with shaders, lighting, and rendering. Deliver lighting-ready, optimized assets, produce validation renders, resolve technical issues, and collaborate with Modeling, Lighting, Compositing, Supervision, and Production. Contribute to pipeline improvements, share knowledge, and support tool development while meeting production standards and deadlines.