Rodeo FX is an award-winning creative company offering services in visual effects, animation, advertising and experiential. We partner with some of the world's leading storytellers and entertainment companies, including Netflix, HBO, Disney, Marvel, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros. and Sony.

In 2026, Rodeo FX opened its newest studio in Bengaluru , expanding our global network across Canada, the United States, Europe and India. Located in International Tech Park Bengaluru , the new 40,000-square-foot studio is designed to accommodate up to 400 artists and supports both Rodeo FX and Mikros Animation.

Our Bengaluru team is fully integrated into Rodeo FX's global pipeline, collaborating with artists, supervisors and production teams across our international studios on incredible projects.

We're now building the senior creative and technical leadership for this studio. Joining us at this stage means having the opportunity not only to contribute to world-class projects, but also to help shape the team, workflows and culture of a growing global hub.

Work arrangements:

As an artist-founded and artist-led company, creativity is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to give our talent the freedom, resources, and environment they need to produce high-quality work and thrive in a stimulating, collaborative, and supportive setting.

To support close collaboration, strong team connections, and the creative energy of our studio, all Bengaluru roles are expected to work from the studio five days per week . This on-site presence helps foster effective communication, faster decision-making, knowledge sharing, and a consistent studio culture across teams.

Job Description

The FX Supervisor is responsible for the artistic vision, technical rigor, and overall performance of their department on a given project. They ensure the consistency of visual effects (smoke, fire, particles, destructions, fluids, abstract effects), ensuring their seamless integration into the CG pipeline. A committed leader, they guide FX artists, support VFX supervision, collaborate with CG, comp, and production teams, and participate in strategic project planning. In parallel, in collaboration with the Head of FX Department, they actively contribute to pipeline development, method optimization, and knowledge transfer.

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Quality

Translate the artistic vision of the project into concrete directives for FX artists.
Participate in dailies and guide the team in executing shots with high creative value.
Validate delivered effects based on the client's visual intentions and shot constraints.
Collaborate with VFX and CG supervisors to ensure consistent aesthetic continuity.
Intervene personally on the most complex shots if necessary.

Technical Quality

Define the technical standards to be met for all delivered effects.
Propose or validate the tools, templates, or methods to be used for the show.
Document project best practices, support artists in case of technical blocking.
Identify recurring problems and collaborate with the pipeline team to resolve them.
Ensure the optimization of caches, workfiles, and setups produced by the team.

Leadership & Communication

Supervise, motivate, and support FX artists with rigor and kindness.
Lead FX turnovers, technical meetings, and follow-up sessions with clarity.
Delegate shots strategically, according to the artists' level and specialty.
Maintain a healthy, respectful, and conducive work environment for collective performance.
Report critical issues to supervision or the department without delay.
In close collaboration with the Head of FX Department, participate in the improvement of the FX department with experience gained through projects.

Project Management

Evaluate workload with production, anticipate staffing needs.
Participate in FX casting and recommend the right profiles based on the shots to be delivered.
Assist in defining time estimates and prioritizing sequences.
Closely monitor project progress, ensuring deliverables are met on time.
Support production in strategic submissions or validations if required.

Workflow Strategies

Design FX methodologies adapted to the project's style, budget, and schedule.
Detect inefficiencies in processes and recommend adjustments.
Participate in the development or implementation of innovative tools for the team.
Contribute to the overall pipeline consistency between FX, CG, and comp departments.
Share project learnings in post-mortem and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in high-end visual effects for feature film and/or episodic productions, including significant experience as an FX Lead, FX Supervisor, or equivalent.
Expert-level Houdini skills, including Pyro, FLIP, RBD, Vellum and procedural workflows.
Strong portfolio of photoreal FX work demonstrating artistic judgement, physical realism and technically complex simulations.
Proven experience leading FX artists, reviewing work, providing clear creative and technical direction, and delivering to production schedules.
Strong understanding of FX pipelines and cross-department workflows involving CG, Lighting and Compositing.
Experience with USD/Solaris and modern rendering workflows such as Arnold and/or Karma.
Familiarity with Nuke and production tracking tools such as Flow Production Tracking (ShotGrid) or equivalent.
Python and/or VEX scripting knowledge is an asset.
Strong professional English communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with teams across multiple studios and time zones.
Experience contributing to pipeline development, tool development or workflow improvements is an asset.
Experience participating in client reviews or presentations is an asset.

Additional Information

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. We’re 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.

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