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About the Role

The Animation Artist at Rodeo FX is responsible for delivering high-end, hyper-realistic performances for creatures, characters, and animated objects. The artist brings life and credibility to animated assets, whether realistic or stylized, by working closely with the Animation Lead and Supervisor to meet project artistic vision, technical specifications, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver polished animation work that meets 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 storytelling and overall impact.
• Seek and integrate feedback constructively to elevate animation 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.
• Provide realistic time estimates and communicate promptly regarding issues or potential delays.
• Collaborate with production to adjust priorities if needed.
• Maintain open communication with production, leads, and adjacent departments.
• Flag roadblocks proactively and propose viable solutions.
• Participate actively in dailies and reviews, presenting work and responding to notes.
• Share tools, tips, and approaches with peers.
• Engage in learning sessions, studio initiatives, or internal mentorship programs.
• Stay current with evolving trends, software, and animation methodologies.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of experience in a VFX studio environment.
• Proven experience as a Senior Animation Artist.
• Must be based in the Province of Quebec.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada (Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or holder of a valid open work permit).

Skills

• Maya
• Animation principles (timing, weight, arcs, posing)
• Body mechanics
• Facial animation
• Animation from reference
• Acting performances
• Attention to detail
• Autonomy
• Deadline management
• Communication skills
• ShotGrid or other production tracking tools
• Rigging fundamentals
• Custom tool development

Location

• Quebec

Work Type

• Temporary contract
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior

About the Company

• 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 Stranger Things season 4, The Witcher season 2, and The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power season 1.
• An independent, Oscar®-winning company with close to 900 artists across studios in Montreal, Québec City, Toronto, Los Angeles and Paris.
• A creative partner to the world’s best storytellers including Netflix, HBO, Disney, Marvel, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros., and Sony.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
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