We create moving work that has the power to resonate with all of us.
We bring our passion for craft and technological creativity to all our projects.
Full-service, award-winning creative company with teams in Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, and Munich.

Rodeo FX

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Rodeo FX is a full-service, award-winning creative company that specializes in bringing innovative projects to life across multiple mediums, including films, advertising, and visual effects. With teams located in major cities like Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, and Munich, Rodeo FX is committed to crafting work that resonates with audiences through its passion for artistry and technological creativity in areas like 3D animation, compositing, and motion design.

We create moving work that has the power to resonate with all of us. We bring our passion for craft and technological creativity to all our projects.

Full-service, award-winning creative company with teams in Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, and Munich.

• 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 its files, caches and workfiles before any submission
• Propose simple, effective artistic solutions aligned with the vision of the project
• Actively participate in dailies and integrate feedback constructively
• Adapt the effects to the narrative needs, visual style and pace of the scene
• Improve shooting by adding creative value to simulations
• Ensure cache optimization, setup stability and compliance with internal technical conventions
• Quickly identify technical problems and provide functional solutions
• Collaborate with the Pipeline team to integrate or test new tools as needed by the project
• Check the compatibility of effects with other departments (layout, lighting, comp)
• Provide realistic estimates, communicate quickly if there are difficulties or risks of delay, and collaborate with production to adjust priorities if necessary
• Maintain a fluid and respectful exchange with production, leads and artists from other disciplines
• Communicate clearly about issues, deadlines, needs or technical limitations
• Actively participate in turnovers, briefings or progress monitoring with the project team
• Stay up to date with the latest practices, techniques and references in visual effects
• Share your knowledge, tools or techniques with your colleagues
• Participate in documenting or improving the working methods of the FX department
• Welcome feedback with openness with a view to continuous progress

Freelance FX Artist

Freelance FX Artist creating photorealistic effects for film and advertising at Rodeo FX. Collaborating in the 3D pipeline to deliver dynamic and technically solid visual content.

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• Produce complex simulations (smoke, fire, explosions, fluids, destruction, magical or abstract effects) in accordance with artistic and technical direction.
• Use Houdini efficiently (Pyro, FLIP, RBD, Vellum, SOPs) to create optimized, adaptable effects.
• Maintain a high level of autonomy in managing assigned FX tasks, from initial setup through final render.
• Ensure rigorous quality control of files, caches and workfiles before any submission.
• Propose simple, effective artistic solutions that align with the project's vision.
• Actively participate in dailies and incorporate feedback constructively.
• Adapt effects to narrative needs, visual style and scene pacing.
• Enhance shots by bringing creative added value to simulations.
• Ensure cache optimization, setup stability and adherence to internal technical conventions.
• Quickly identify technical issues and provide functional solutions.
• Verify the compatibility of effects with other departments (layout, lighting, comp).

Freelance FX Artist, FX

FX Artist with expertise in Houdini creating complex simulations for visual effects projects. Joining a diverse team at Rodeo FX to deliver high-quality visual storytelling.

• Deliver high-quality animations that capture both natural and stylized/exaggerated motion as required by the project.
• Create convincing performances for creatures, characters, and props based on the creative vision and project requirements.
• Ensure animations are technically sound, adhere to guidelines, and integrate efficiently across various pipelines.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments, providing clear feedback and discussing creative and technical solutions to achieve optimal results.
• Share knowledge, participate in department-wide learning sessions, and mentor junior animators.

Senior Freelance Animation Artist

Senior Animation Artist at Rodeo FX responsible for creating hyper-realistic animations for characters and objects. Requiring strong technical and creative skills within the animation industry.

• Deliver polished animation work that meets both creative intent and production specifications.
• Demonstrate a solid grasp of animation principles—timing, weight, arcs, and posing—across different performance styles.
• Adapt quickly to varying animation contexts (realistic creatures, mechanical objects, stylized characters).
• Interpret creative direction and reference materials to build nuanced and expressive performances.
• Propose original ideas and motion choices that enhance the storytelling and overall impact of the shot.
• Seek and integrate feedback constructively to elevate the quality of animation.
• Ensure animation is clean, functional, and export-ready for downstream departments.
• Anticipate and troubleshoot rigging or scene-related issues in collaboration with technical teams.
• Maintain naming conventions, file structures, and technical requirements as per pipeline standards.
• Provide realistic time estimates, communicate promptly in case of issues or potential delays, and collaborate with production to adjust priorities if needed.
• Maintain open communication with production, leads, and adjacent departments to support smooth handoffs and problem-solving.
• Flag roadblocks proactively and propose viable solutions when technical or creative issues arise.
• Participate actively in dailies and reviews, clearly presenting work and responding to notes.

Freelance Animation Artist

Freelance Animation Artist delivering hyper-realistic performances and collaborating with animation teams at Rodeo FX. Contributing to various high-profile projects in animation and visual effects.

We create moving work that has the power to resonate with all of us. We bring our passion for craft and technological creativity to all our projects. Full-service, award-winning creative company with teams in Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, and Munich.

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