Freelance Animation Artist

About the role

Rodeo FX, a high-end visual effects, advertising, animation and experiential creative company, is hiring several freelance Animation Artists. The artist delivers hyper-realistic performances for creatures, characters and animated objects, working closely with the Animation Lead and Supervisor to meet artistic vision, technical specs and deadlines. Positions start immediately and run on temporary contracts until December 18.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver polished animation work that meets creative intent and production specifications, adapting quickly to realistic creatures, mechanical objects and stylized characters.
• Interpret creative direction and references, propose original motion choices, and integrate feedback constructively.
• Keep animation clean, functional and export-ready, and troubleshoot rigging or scene issues with technical teams.
• Maintain naming conventions, file structures and pipeline standards.
• Give realistic time estimates, flag roadblocks early and propose solutions, and take part in dailies and reviews.
• Share knowledge with peers and stay current with software and animation methods.

Required profile

• Minimum 6 years of experience in a VFX or animation studio.
• Solid grasp of body mechanics and facial animation, and ability to animate from reference with strong acting performances.
• High attention to detail, autonomy, deadline management and strong communication skills.

Required skills

• Strong proficiency in Maya; other animation tools are a plus.
• Experience with ShotGrid or other production tracking tools.
• Knowledge of rigging fundamentals or custom tool development is an asset.