Mid ans Senior Animation Artist Temporary contract Paris

The Animation Artist at Rodeo FX 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 projects artistic vision technical specifications and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

Master your craft

• Deliver polished animation work that meets both creative intent and production specifications.
• Demonstrate a solid grasp of animation principlestiming weight arcs and posingacross 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.
• Propose original ideas and motion choices that enhance the storytelling and overall impact of the shot.
• 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.

Communication

• Provide realistic time estimates communicate promptly in case of issues or potential delays and collaborate with production to adjust priorities if needed.
• Maintain open communication with production leads and adjacent departments to support smooth handoffs and problem-solving.
• Flag roadblocks proactively and propose viable solutions when technical or creative issues arise.
• Participate actively in dailies and reviews clearly presenting work and responding to notes.

Teach learn and grow

• Share tools tips and approaches with peers to foster collective improvement.
• Engage in learning sessions studio initiatives or internal mentorship programs.
• Stay current with evolving trends software and animation methodologies to refine your practice.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 6 years of experience in a VFX studio environment.
• Strong proficiency in Maya; 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.
• High attention to detail autonomy and ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• Positive collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
• Asset : Experience with ShotGrid or other production tracking tools.
• Asset : Knowledge of rigging fundamentals or custom tool development.

Informations complémentaires :

• Multiple temporary contracts with start dates in July and August 2026 offering varying durations.
• Proven experience as a Mid or Senior Animation Artist in the VFX industry.
• Demo reel must include examples of photorealistic animation work for VFX projects.
• On-site presence required at our Paris studio

Diversité : Chez Rodeo FX la diversité est une valeur fondamentale. Nous nous engageons à créer un environnement de travail inclusif et équitable où les points de vue variés sont accueillis avec ouverture. Chaque membre de léquipe apporte une perspective unique qui enrichit notre créativité remet en question nos idées et nous aide à livrer un travail de qualité.

Rodeo FX peut utiliser des outils dintelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes du processus de recrutement comme la transcription des entrevues ou lanalyse préliminaire des candidatures. Ces outils peuvent être exploités par des fournisseurs tiers et les données peuvent être traitées à lextérieur du Québec. Ces outils ne remplacent jamais la prise de décision humaine : toutes les décisions finales dembauche sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement et nos gestionnaires.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract