Senior FX Artist

Responsibilities

• Produce complex simulations including smoke, fire, explosions, liquids, destructions, and magical or abstract effects
• Use Houdini (Pyro, Flip, RBD, Vellum, SOPs) to generate optimized and adaptable effects
• Maintain high autonomy in managing FX tasks from initial setup to final render
• Ensure rigorous quality control of files, caches, and workfiles
• Propose artistic solutions aligned with project vision and participate in dailies
• Optimize caches and ensure setup stability while respecting internal technical conventions
• Collaborate with Pipeline teams to test new tools and ensure compatibility with layout, lighting, and comp departments
• Provide realistic estimations and communicate technical risks or delays to production
• Share knowledge, tools, and techniques with colleagues to improve department methods

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in FX within a VFX studio
• Expert mastery of Houdini (Pyro, Flip, RBD, Vellum, SOPs)
• Basic knowledge of compositing (Nuke) and rendering (Arnold and Karma)
• Knowledge of USD and Solaris
• Strong understanding of movement, physics, and visual rhythm
• Based in Montreal with Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or an open work permit

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Flow Production Tracking
• Experience in Houdini tool development
• Proficiency in Python or VEX

About the Company

Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company with over 15 years of experience offering visual effects, animation, advertising, and experience services. An Oscar-winning independent studio, Rodeo FX works with world-class storytellers including Netflix, HBO, Disney, Marvel, and Amazon Studios.