Refractory specialist optimizing high - temperature materials for RHI Magnesita, a global supplier serving Canada’s steel industry. Leading trials, technical support, training, and sustainable product improvements.
About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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).
Requirements
- Prior experience in FX at a VFX studio (minimum 10 years recommended).
- Excellent command of Houdini (Pyro, FLIP, RBD, Vellum, SOPs).
- Basic knowledge of compositing (Nuke) and rendering (Arnold and Karma).
- Knowledge of USD and Solaris.
- Strong sense of motion, physics and visual rhythm.
- Rigour, autonomy, attention to detail and team spirit.
- Asset: familiarity with Flow Production Tracking, experience developing Houdini tools, Python scripting or VEX.
Benefits
- Diversity: At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed. Each team member brings a unique viewpoint that enriches our creativity, challenges our ideas and helps us deliver high-quality work.
- Rodeo FX may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the hiring process, such as interview transcription or preliminary candidate screening. These tools may be provided by third-party vendors and data may be processed outside of Quebec.
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