Head of Department – Unreal

The Head of Department Unreal ensures Rodeo FX remains at the forefront of real-time production both creatively and technologically. They provide clear and consistent leadership while ensuring quality process efficiency and consistency in Unreal Engine workflows across all projects.

Responsible for the long-term strategy of the department this person leads the integration of Unreal into film television advertising and original content productions. They oversee technological initiatives lead pipeline optimization efforts and promote the adoption of innovative features and practices aligned with Rodeo FXs creative and operational goals.

As the direct manager of the Unreal team they supervise and support artists developers and TDs. They help resolve project and pipeline challenges advise production teams and implement concrete solutions to ensure a high level of performance and execution at every stage.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Motivate and Hold Accountable (LMA)

• Lead supervise and inspire the Unreal team fostering a culture of accountability and performance.
• Recruit and grow a multidisciplinary team of artists TDs and specialized developers.
• Establish efficient production processes integrated with Lighting Assets Animation Comp and R&D departments.
• Oversee the technical and artistic quality of deliverables while ensuring smooth coordination with production teams.

Advise Productions with Your Expertise

• Serve as the Unreal point of contact for project teams from bidding to final delivery.
• Offer concrete technical solutions for scene structuring (sequencer levels shaders blueprints lighting simulation).
• Support supervisors in optimizing real-time scenes and solving performance issues.
• Ensure Unreal usage aligns with Rodeo FXs technical standards while supporting the projects creative vision.

Long-Term Vision

• Define a clear and ambitious vision for the Unreal department aligned with Rodeo FXs overall strategy.
• Build sustainable pipelines leveraging advanced Unreal features (PCG Niagara Chaos Blueprints).
• Participate in the exploration of new territories (virtual production interactive content proprietary tools in-house IP).
• Represent Rodeo FX externally at events conferences or industry strategic initiatives.

Performance

• Ensure strong technical execution and high visual quality across all Unreal projects.
• Implement effective optimization practices: level management profilers budgets graphics performance.
• Track department KPIs and collaborate with production and tech teams to resolve bottlenecks.
• Anticipate technical challenges early and propose long-term solutions.

Culture & Values

• Embody Rodeo FXs core values: excellence courage curiosity collaboration and respect.
• Foster a positive innovative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity learning and initiative.
• Promote upskilling knowledge sharing and professional development within the team.
• Encourage a culture of openness continuous improvement and commitment to collective goals.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 7 years of real-time production experience with Unreal Engine including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Deep expertise with Unreal Engine including:
  • Material Editor and shader creation
  • Blueprint systems
  • Sequencer and data structuring (levels sublevels sequences)
  • Scene optimization and performance tools
  • Procedural tools (PCG) simulation Chaos Destruction Niagara
• Strong experience in real-time environments lookdev lighting or 3D generalist work.
• Solid understanding of VFX pipelines and their integration in various contexts (film advertising video games etc.).
• Proven leadership initiative and strong team spirit.
• Ability to explain train and guide team members with diverse profiles.
• This position requires excellent spoken and written proficiency in both French and English.

The person in this role will work closely with our teams in Toronto and Los Angeles. They will also be involved in communications with our clients around the world in order to showcase Rodeo FXs technical and creative capabilities.

Additional Information :

• Full-time Permanent Contract;
• Flexible and hybrid work structure in all our locations;
• 5 paid sick/personal days;
• 2 additional statutory holidays in the winter holidays;
• Group Insurance access to Dialogue online support and to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• RRSP with employer contribution;
• Discounts on public transports several spas sports classes art center cafes furniture and several other local businesses.

At Rodeo FX diversity is a core value. Were 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time