Freelance FX Artist, FX

Rodeo FX

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.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in producing complex simulations using Houdini, with a strong focus on quality control, artistic solutions, and collaboration across departments. Capable of managing FX tasks autonomously while ensuring adherence to technical conventions and optimizing performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Houdini ProficiencyFX Production ExperienceCompositing Knowledge (Nuke)Rendering Knowledge (Arnold, Karma)Python Scripting or VEX Familiarity

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Hard Skills

HoudiniPyroFLIPRBDVellumSOPsCompositingRenderingUSDSolaris

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAutonomyTeam SpiritRigorCreative Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

NukeArnoldKarmaFlow Production Tracking

Industry Keywords

VFX StudioSimulationVisual EffectsArtistic DirectionTechnical Direction

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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.