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FX Artist Senior Multiple PositionsRodeo FX • Montreal, Quebec, Canada
FX Artist Senior Multiple Positions

FX Artist Senior Multiple Positions

Rodeo FX • Montreal, Quebec, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The FX Artist designs and creates complex visual simulations such as fire smoke fluids destructions and abstract effects while respecting Rodeo FXs 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 projects 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 (10 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 :

  • Multiple temporary contracts available with a strong possibility of extension.
  • Flexible start dates.

Diversity : At Rodeo FX diversity is a core value. Were 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.

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Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Contract


Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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