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Rodeo FX

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501 - 1000 employees

📱 Media

🎮 Gaming

Media • Gaming

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.

📋 Description

• 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.

🎯 Requirements

• 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.

🏖️ Benefits

• Immediate start date • Multiple positions • Temporary contracts of varying lengths • Diversity: At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced.