Our Lead 3D Character Animator are fantastic storytellers and excellent motivators. Their day-to-day focuses on managing their team, delivering characterful animated performances, expert comedic timing, charming acting choices, and maintaining production deadlines, whilst meeting that all important brief from our Directors and Clients. How we animate is an essential part of what m...

Hollywood, CA - Hybrid

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Description de l'entreprise: We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities, while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work‑life balance. Note that some roles are fully office‑based and are not eligible for hybrid work. Description du poste: As a Modeler at Ubisoft Toronto, you will be part of our Object Bank team, creating high‑quality, versatile 3D assets that bring our worlds to life. You will collaborate closely with level art, animation, and cinematics teams to deliver props, structures, and other hard‑surface or organic models used across gameplay, cinematics, and in‑game environments.As you grow in the role, you will work alongside level art and level design teams to ensure your assets align with artistic direction while respecting technical requirements. Open to feedback, you will refine your work to balance creativity and functionality.What you’ll do* Create versatile 3D assets such as props, structures, vehicles, and both hard‑surface and organic models for games * Collaborate with level art, animation, and cinematics teams to ensure assets meet artistic and gameplay needs * Model with proper topology, UV layouts, and optimized meshes including retopology, UV unwrapping, and texturing * Research references and study concept art and narrative guidelines to design accurate and stylistically consistent objects * Maintain artistic quality while meeting technical performance constraints such as polygon count and memory usage * Adjust assets based on feedback from play testers, artists, and other development teams Qualifications: What you bring to the team* Proficiency in modeling or texturing for AAA games, including hard‑surface and/or organic assets * Strong knowledge of 3DS Max and Maya; familiarity with Substance Painter, ZBrush, and Photoshop * Solid understanding of topology, materials, textures, and proportions * Creativity, curiosity, and a collaborative approach * Clear communication skills and openness to iterative feedback * Experience with 3D scanning and optimization techniques is considered an asset What to send our way* Your CV highlighting relevant skills and experiences * A portfolio showcasing your best 3D work, with images or links to your website/online portfolio -The base salary range for this full-time position is 75,000 CAD to $ 125,000 CAD per year. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on experience, skills, scope and qualifications and will be determined after the interview process. Informations supplémentaires: About us Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help create the unknown!

Job vacancy for the role of Studio Manager & Executive Assistant

Company 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. Job Description: The Animation Artist at Rodeo FX is responsible for delivering high-end, hyper-realistic performances for creatures, characters, and animated objects. With a sharp eye for timing, weight, and emotion, the artist brings life and credibility to animated assets, whether realistic or stylized. Working closely with the Animation Lead and Supervisor, the artist contributes creatively and technically to the success of each shot, while adhering to the project’s artistic vision, technical specifications, and deadlines.Key Responsibilities:Master your craft* 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). Creative Quality* 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. Technical Quality* 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. Communication* 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. Teach, learn and grow* Share tools, tips, and approaches with peers to foster collective improvement. * Engage in learning sessions, studio initiatives, or internal mentorship programs. * Stay current with evolving trends, software, and animation methodologies to refine your practice. Qualifications: * Minimum 6 years of experience in a VFX or animation studio environment. * Strong proficiency in Maya; experience with other animation tools is a plus. * Solid understanding of body mechanics, facial animation.. * Ability to animate from reference and build compelling acting performances. * High attention to detail, autonomy, and ability to manage deadlines effectively. * Positive, collaborative mindset and strong communication skills. * Asset : Experience with ShotGrid or other production tracking tools. * Asset : Knowledge of rigging fundamentals or custom tool development. Additional Information: * Proven experience as a Mid or Senior Animation Artist. * Must be based in Montreal. * Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or open work permit is required. * Availability to work on-site at the studio 3 days a week. Diversity : At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity, challenges our thinking, and helps us deliver better work. Rodeo FX may use AI-based tools to support certain steps of the recruitment process, such as interview transcription or preliminary application analysis. These tools may be operated by third-party providers, and data may be processed outside Quebec. These tools never replace human decision-making: all final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. To learn more about how we protect your personal information and your rights, please consult our Privacy Policy.

Company 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. Job Description: The Visual Development Artist creates and refines the looks of 3D models to ensure hyperrealistic rendering, combining textures, shades, and surface properties. They contribute directly to the artistic and technical quality of delivered assets, ensuring they meet Rodeo FX's high standards and integrate harmoniously into sequences. Working closely with texturing, lighting, compositing, supervision, and production teams, they actively participate in the pipeline and in achieving creative and technical objectives.Key Responsibilities:Master your craft* Develop and refine the looks of 3D models, ensuring their visual realism and technical solidity. * Prepare turntables and validation renders to evaluate artistic and technical quality. * Quickly integrate requested corrections and ensure asset finalization within deadlines. Creative Quality* Propose relevant artistic solutions to improve renders and support the project's creative vision. * Ensure aesthetic consistency with other departments (textures, shading, lighting, compositing). * Maintain a high level of detail and realism to meet Rodeo FX's visual standards. Technical Quality* Create and maintain a library of optimized shaders for various surface types. * Implement shading structures and Nuke scripts that promote efficiency in lighting and compositing stages. * Quickly detect and correct technical problems to avoid any pipeline blockages. Communication* Collaborate closely with supervisors and colleagues from the Assets, Lighting, and Compositing departments to align working methods. * Keep the production team informed of progress, challenges, and potential deadlines. * Actively participate in dailies and constructive exchanges with the supervision team. Teach, learn and grow* Share knowledge and best practices with department colleagues. * Contribute to the development of tools and techniques that promote efficiency and quality. * Stay up-to-date on technological and artistic advancements in Lookdev and propose their integration when relevant. Qualifications: * Experience in a VFX environment (minimum 6 years). * Proficiency in Katana and Nuke software. * Good knowledge of rendering engines such as Arnold. * Solid understanding of the production pipeline and interactions with other departments. * Rigor, autonomy, attention to detail, and a collaborative attitude. * Asset: knowledge of Flow Production Tracking. * Asset: experience in tool or script development. * Asset: familiarity with Houdini or Maya for inter-department integration. Additional Information: * Proven experience as a Mid or Senior Animation Artist. * Must be based in Montreal. * Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or open work permit is required. * Availability to work on-site at the studio 3 days a week. Diversity : At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity, challenges our thinking, and helps us deliver better work. Rodeo FX may use AI-based tools to support certain steps of the recruitment process, such as interview transcription or preliminary application analysis. These tools may be operated by third-party providers, and data may be processed outside Quebec. These tools never replace human decision-making: all final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. To learn more about how we protect your personal information and your rights, please consult our Privacy Policy.

Company 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. Job Description: The Texture Artist is responsible for creating realistic or stylized textures for a wide variety of objects and surfaces, in compliance with Rodeo FX's artistic, technical, and performance requirements. They work closely with the assets, shading, lookdev, and lighting teams to ensure seamless integration into the pipeline and contribute to the final quality of the delivered shots. Autonomous and rigorous, they are also a team player committed to the continuous evolution of their craft.Key Responsibilities:Master your craft* Create high-quality textures from photographic references, scans, digital paintings, or generative materials. * Adapt textures to the specific constraints of objects (organic, hard surface, props, environments) and the pipeline. * Maintain a rigorous approach to work, with a constant concern for clarity, legibility, and organization. * Respect deliverables, priorities, and deadlines established with the production team. Creative quality* Interpret provided visual references and propose relevant and inspired artistic choices. * Ensure that textures effectively contribute to the visual coherence of assets and shots. * Refine details, variations, and visual richness according to the project's style. * Be attentive to artistic feedback and respond with openness and professionalism. Technical quality* Produce optimized, technically solid textures ready for production use. * Understand the interaction between textures, shaders, and lighting in different contexts (e.g., lookdev, lighting, rendering). * Participate in the integration of textures into the pipeline, respecting nomenclature and resolution standards. * Detect and resolve technical issues related to UVs, displacements, tiling, color space, etc. Communication* Maintain fluid dialogue with lookdev, shading, modeling, lighting artists, as well as supervisors. * Promptly report issues or blockages that may affect quality or deadlines. * Document technical and artistic choices when they deviate from standards. * Actively participate in dailies and team reviews with a constructive attitude. Teach, learn and grow* Stay up-to-date on emerging texturing techniques and tools. * Share best practices and discoveries with colleagues. * Contribute to the improvement of department tools and processes. * Welcome feedback as a lever for continuous improvement. Qualifications: * Minimum 6 years of experience in texturing in a VFX or 3D animation environment. * Proficiency in Mari, Substance Painter and Designer, and Maya software. * Basic knowledge of Houdini, Nuke, and shading workflows (e.g., Solaris, Arnold, USD). * Good understanding of color management, UVs, PBR, and complex maps. * Strong ability to manage priorities and deliver meticulous work on time. * Collaborative spirit, curiosity, attention to detail, and autonomy. * Asset: knowledge of Flow Production Tracking or other production management tools. * Asset: experience in developing texturing tools or templates. * Asset: familiarity with real-time rendering constraints or multi-studio pipelines. Additional Information: * Proven experience as a Mid or Senior Artist. * Must be based in Montreal. * Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or open work permit is required. * Availability to work on-site at the studio 3 days a week. Diversity : At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity, challenges our thinking, and helps us deliver better work. Rodeo FX may use AI-based tools to support certain steps of the recruitment process, such as interview transcription or preliminary application analysis. These tools may be operated by third-party providers, and data may be processed outside Quebec. These tools never replace human decision-making: all final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. To learn more about how we protect your personal information and your rights, please consult our Privacy Policy.

Company 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. Job Description: The Modeling Artist is responsible for creating high-quality mechanical, organic, or stylized assets, ensuring their smooth integration into the pipeline. In collaboration with supervisors and other departments, they help maintain the visual quality and technical robustness of the delivered models. They produce optimized assets that meet Rodeo FX’s technical, aesthetic, and production standards, while maintaining clear and effective communication with other teams.Main responsibilities:Mastery of his craft* Model complex 3D models from concepts, photo references or scanned elements. * Produce clean topologies that comply with the production standard. * Follow internal nomenclature, organization and delivery conventions. * Manage your priorities and respect the defined deadlines. Creative quality* Faithfully respect the visual style of the project, whether realistic or stylized. * Accurately reproduce volumes, proportions and details. * Model accurately even from partial or absent references. Technical quality* Build a clean and optimized topology, suitable for subsequent steps. * Correct artifacts, maintain clean UVs if required, and verify compliance with standards. * Prepare models for export to the following departments. * Keep up to date on modeling tools, techniques and methodologies. Communication* Communicate effectively with supervisors and production regarding progress, issues or blockages. * Collaborate with other teams to ensure smooth continuity between departments. * Actively participate in dailies, taking into account artistic and technical feedback. Document non-standard decisions or special cases to ensure work traceability.Learn, transmit and evolve* Share your techniques, tools or approaches with your colleagues during internal or informal sessions. * Participate in improving department standards and workflows. * Welcome feedback with openness and use it as a lever for progress. * Explore new tools (e.g., AI, procedural modeling, photogrammetry) to enhance your skills. Qualifications: * Experience in modeling for VFX (minimum of 6 years). * Proficiency in Maya software. * Proficiency in ZBrush software. * Solid understanding of topology. * Solid understanding of volumes, proportions and details. * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with other departments. * Professional attitude, attention to detail, rigor and adaptability. * Asset: experience with Houdini, Wrap, Mush, Marvelous Designer or other software. Additional Information: * Proven experience as a Mid or Senior Artist. * Must be based in Montreal. * Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or open work permit is required. * Availability to work on-site at the studio 3 days a week. Diversity : At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity, challenges our thinking, and helps us deliver better work. Rodeo FX may use AI-based tools to support certain steps of the recruitment process, such as interview transcription or preliminary application analysis. These tools may be operated by third-party providers, and data may be processed outside Quebec. These tools never replace human decision-making: all final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. To learn more about how we protect your personal information and your rights, please consult our Privacy Policy.

Company 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.Work arrangements: As a company founded and led by an artist, creativity above all guides us. Our mission is to provide our talents with the freedom and resources they need to deliver quality work and thrive in a stimulating, caring environment. While we require employees to be present in the studio at least three days a week, we maintain flexible work arrangements for the remaining days. This balance ensures that we foster collaboration, maintain our vibrant culture, and encourage in-person interaction and teamwork. Job Description: Please note: We do not have an open position at the moment, but this posting allows you, if you wish, to express your interest in future opportunities.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 its files, caches and workfiles before any submission. Creative quality* 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. Technical quality* 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). Communication* 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. Learn, transmit and evolve* 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. Qualifications: * Previous experience in FX in a VFX studio (5 years minimum 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. * Good sense of movement, physics and visual rhythm. * Rigor, autonomy, attention to detail, team spirit. * Asset: knowledge of Flow Production Tracking, experience in developing Houdini tools, Python or VEX scripts. Additional Information:  * Proven experience as a Mid or Senior Animation Artist. * Must be based in Montreal. * Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or open work permit is required. * Availability to work on-site at the studio 3 days a week. Diversity : At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity, challenges our thinking, and helps us deliver better work. Rodeo FX may use AI-based tools to support certain steps of the recruitment process, such as interview transcription or preliminary application analysis. These tools may be operated by third-party providers, and data may be processed outside Quebec. These tools never replace human decision-making: all final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. To learn more about how we protect your personal information and your rights, please consult our Privacy Policy.

Company 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.Work arrangements: As a company founded and led by an artist, creativity above all guides us. Our mission is to provide our talents with the freedom and resources they need to deliver quality work and thrive in a stimulating, caring environment. While we require employees to be present in the studio at least three days a week, we maintain flexible work arrangements for the remaining days. This balance ensures that we foster collaboration, maintain our vibrant culture, and encourage in-person interaction and teamwork. Job Description: Please note: We do not have an open position at the moment, but this posting allows you, if you wish, to express your interest in future opportunities.The FX Lead plays a key role in the execution and supervision of visual effects for the project. They create dynamic and photorealistic simulations (smoke, fire, fluids, particles, abstract effects) while supporting the team's FX artists with leadership, rigor, and kindness. A true artistic and technical anchor point, they ensure the visual consistency of deliverables, support the vision of the FX Supervisor, and collaborate closely with the CG, compositing, and production teams. While mentoring colleagues, they remain an expert practitioner, capable of producing exemplary work and directly intervening on complex shots.Key Responsibilities:Creative Quality* Actively participate in dailies and internal reviews, proposing effective and creative solutions consistent with the project's vision. * Help FX artists translate visual concepts into clear, dynamic, and expressive simulations. * Collaborate with FX, CG, and compositing supervisors to ensure fluid visual continuity across departments. * Support supervision in the artistic development of the show, while ensuring the creative quality of the team's deliverables. Technical Quality* In collaboration with the project's FX supervisor, produce and supervise advanced FX simulations in Houdini (Pyro, Flip, RBD, Vellum, SOPs), optimized and adapted to project constraints. * Verify the technical continuity of effects, ensure compliance with standards, and document the methods used. * Quickly identify and resolve technical problems encountered by artists. * Participate in tool development tests and provide constructive feedback to the pipeline team. Leadership & Communication* Supervise FX artists calmly and clearly, fostering a team culture based on listening, mutual support, and rigor. * Collaborate with the project's FX supervisor to conduct turnovers, briefings, task follow-ups, and other key FX team meetings. * Collaborate with production and the FX supervisor to ensure realistic and balanced workload planning. * Communicate any issues, risks, or support needs at the right time and to the right people. Department Support* Train FX artists on the methods, tools, or workflows used in the show. * Provide constructive feedback and participate in performance evaluations, sharing their perspective on the team members' progress. * Identify specific training or support needs and report them to the Head of Department. * Contribute to the creation of reference documents or internal technical training sessions. Optimization* Ensure that delivered simulations are efficient, stable, and easy to reuse by other FX artists and other departments. * Propose improvements to existing workflows to gain performance or quality. * Participate in the development or updating of FX templates used in the studio. * Identify recurring bottlenecks and propose concrete optimization solutions. Qualifications: * Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in an FX Lead role in a VFX environment. * Advanced proficiency in Houdini (Pyro, Flip, RBD, Vellum, SOPs). * Good proficiency in USD and Solaris. * Functional knowledge of Nuke, Arnold, Karma, and Python scripting. * Knowledge of Flow Production Tracking for task management. * Ability to deliver complex simulations while technically supporting a team. * Natural leadership, rigor, proactive attitude, and calm under pressure. * Assets: creation of templates, technical documentation writing, participation in artist training, contribution to internal tool development. Additional Information: * Proven experience as a FX Lead. * Must be based in Montreal. * Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or open work permit is required. * Availability to work on-site at the studio 3 days a week. Diversity : At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity, challenges our thinking, and helps us deliver better work. Rodeo FX may use AI-based tools to support certain steps of the recruitment process, such as interview transcription or preliminary application analysis. These tools may be operated by third-party providers, and data may be processed outside Quebec. These tools never replace human decision-making: all final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. To learn more about how we protect your personal information and your rights, please consult our Privacy Policy.

Company 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. Job Description: Please note: We do not have an open position at the moment, but this posting allows you, if you wish, to express your interest in future opportunities.The FX Supervisor is responsible for the artistic vision, technical rigor, and overall performance of their department on a given project. They ensure the consistency of visual effects (smoke, fire, particles, destructions, fluids, abstract effects), ensuring their seamless integration into the CG pipeline. A committed leader, they guide FX artists, support VFX supervision, collaborate with CG, comp, and production teams, and participate in strategic project planning. In parallel, in collaboration with the Head of FX Department, they actively contribute to pipeline development, method optimization, and knowledge transfer.Key Responsibilities:Creative Quality* Translate the artistic vision of the project into concrete directives for FX artists. * Participate in dailies and guide the team in executing shots with high creative value. * Validate delivered effects based on the client's visual intentions and shot constraints. * Collaborate with VFX and CG supervisors to ensure consistent aesthetic continuity. * Intervene personally on the most complex shots if necessary. Technical Quality* Define the technical standards to be met for all delivered effects. * Propose or validate the tools, templates, or methods to be used for the show. * Document project best practices, support artists in case of technical blocking. * Identify recurring problems and collaborate with the pipeline team to resolve them. * Ensure the optimization of caches, workfiles, and setups produced by the team. Leadership & Communication* Supervise, motivate, and support FX artists with rigor and kindness. * Lead FX turnovers, technical meetings, and follow-up sessions with clarity. * Delegate shots strategically, according to the artists' level and specialty. * Maintain a healthy, respectful, and conducive work environment for collective performance. * Report critical issues to supervision or the department without delay. * In close collaboration with the Head of FX Department, participate in the improvement of the FX department with experience gained through projects. Project Management* Evaluate workload with production, anticipate staffing needs. * Participate in FX casting and recommend the right profiles based on the shots to be delivered. * Assist in defining time estimates and prioritizing sequences. * Closely monitor project progress, ensuring deliverables are met on time. * Support production in strategic submissions or validations if required. Workflow Strategies* Design FX methodologies adapted to the project's style, budget, and schedule. * Detect inefficiencies in processes and recommend adjustments. * Participate in the development or implementation of innovative tools for the team. * Contribute to the overall pipeline consistency between FX, CG, and comp departments. * Share project learnings in post-mortem and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Qualifications: * Minimum of 10 years of experience in visual effects in a VFX environment. * Confirmed experience in team supervision or project management. * Advanced proficiency in Houdini (Pyro, Flip, RBD, Vellum, SOPs). * Functional knowledge of Nuke, Arnold, Karma, and Python scripting. * Good command of USD and Solaris. * Good command of Flow Production Tracking and a keen understanding of the VFX pipeline. * Strong artistic and technical skills, ability to arbitrate quickly. * Positive leadership, strategic mind, composure, and clarity in communication. * Assets: FX tool development, participation in pipeline innovation initiatives, client presentations. Additional Information: * Proven experience as a FX supervisor. * Must be based in Montreal. * Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or open work permit is required. * Availability to work on-site at the studio 3 days a week. Diversity : At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity, challenges our thinking, and helps us deliver better work. Rodeo FX may use AI-based tools to support certain steps of the recruitment process, such as interview transcription or preliminary application analysis. These tools may be operated by third-party providers, and data may be processed outside Quebec. These tools never replace human decision-making: all final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. To learn more about how we protect your personal information and your rights, please consult our Privacy Policy.

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