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. Rodeo FX is a creative partner to the world’s best storytellers including Netflix, HBO, Disney, Marvel, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros. Current projects include Dune: Prophecy, Silo Season 2 and Sonic 3. Recently released projects include The Rings of Power Season 2, Venom: The Last Dance, Taika Waitit's Time Bandits, and House of the Dragon Season 2. Please note that we have several positions to fill, with an immediate start and contracts running until December 18. The Freelance Animation Artist 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. 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. 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. Flag roadblocks proactively and propose viable solutions when technical or creative issues arise. Stay current with evolving trends, software, and animation methodologies to refine your practice. Minimum 6years of experience in a VFX or animation studio workplace. 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. Asset : Experience with ShotGrid or other production tracking tools. Asset : Knowledge of rigging fundamentals or custom tool development. Temporary contracts ending around December 18, 2026 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity, challenges our thinking, and helps us deliver better work. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment 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. #

📌 Animation Artist Freelance (Canada)
🏢 Rodeo FX
📍 Canada