2 Visual Artist jobs in the United States
Visual Development Artist

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Los Angeles, California, United States
Artists in this role will work closely with a hardworking team of directors, art directors, producers, and visual development artists to visually explore and design all aspects of feature animated film projects. These may include: sets, locations, props, characters, visual effects, color and overall style.
Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.
**RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Collaborate with Directors to translate the vision for the film from concept to finished presentation. This is done through the use of drawings and paintings (including rough sketches, cleaned up renderings, tonals, sculpture and digital imagery).
+ Create character and environment concepts, color scripts, color keys, lighting studies, mood paintings and production illustrations.
+ Assist Art Director and Production Designer to bring the script to life.
+ Implement feedback promptly and professionally.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ Must exhibit proficiency in drawing (including human and animal anatomy), design, perspective, composition, painting, lighting and color theory as it pertains to feature film design.
+ Must be comfortable working in a variety of styles - from "cartoony" to highly realistic.
+ Areas of expertise to include one or more of the following: set/location/props design; character/costume design; special effects design; and/or color styling.
+ A solid understanding of 2D to 3D translations and hands-on use of 2D or 3D tools in your design process is helpful.
+ Able to solve problems creatively.
+ Manage time efficiently.
+ The ability to work creatively in a fast paced production environment under pressure.
+ Self motivated, good communication skills, and an excellent teammate with a phenomenal outlook.
+ Working knowledge of software and hardware including Photoshop andCintiq.
The anticipated base salary for this position is $51.61/hour to $81.75/hour. This role qualifies for benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors
To apply, please submit a resume and a link to your portfolio. Please make sure to include any passwords needed to review your work in your resume or cover letter.
_Sony Pictures Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics._
SENIOR AI VISUAL ARTIST & CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIST (San Francisco)
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Dulcedo Management began as a high-profile modeling agency and has since evolved into the largest multidisciplinary talent management group in Canada and a leading force in North America. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, our reach extends across all spheres of entertainment, from our offices in Montreal and Toronto to as well as remotely around the world. Our talented team of Agents and Account Managers work tirelessly to represent and manage the national and international careers of over 500 models, hundreds of Olympic and professional athletes, top-tier digital influencers, content creators, and streamers.
Dulcedo is, above all, a community of incredible individuals who ‘work hard but play harder.’ Our team is united, welcoming, and inclusive, with a company culture that remains a top priority for us. Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work for two years in a row, our mission is to continue empowering our employees by providing an environment where work feels motivating, fun, and, most importantly, meaningful.
About the Role:
We are building the next-generation AI Image & Video Studio—a visionary space where cutting-edge tools meet artistic mastery. We are looking for a Senior AI Visual Artist who is not only fluent in the latest generative technologies but also deeply rooted in visual storytelling, artistic direction, and executional excellence.
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with world class brands, clients, art directors, and brand strategists to bring creative visions to life—through high-end, stylistically curated AI-generated visuals and videos. You must bring a sharp eye, refined taste, technical fluency, and the ability to deliver flawless, emotionally resonant results.
Responsibilities:
- Interpret creative briefs and client requests to develop compelling AI-generated image and video content
- Use best-in-class tools such as Resleeve, Runway, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, DALL·E, and Pika/Kaiber/Sora to develop campaign-ready content
- Build, train, and fine-tune avatars, characters, and creative environments aligned with specific brand aesthetics
- Lead or contribute to styling, art direction, moodboarding, and visual language development for projects
- Polish outputs through post-processing, retouching, color grading, and cinematic video editing
- Stay ahead of generative AI trends, tools, and creative techniques to push boundaries and elevate the studio’s output
- Maintain a high standard of visual taste, execution quality, and deadline delivery across multiple client projects
- 5+ years in visual arts, photography, art direction, or stylist roles (agency or freelance)
- Proven mastery of generative AI tools (e.g. Resleeve, Midjourney, RunwayML, Stable Diffusion, etc.)
- Experience in image and video refinement using tools like Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Topaz, etc
- A stunning portfolio showcasing creative direction, stylized AI avatars, fashion/editorial looks, cinematic visuals, and/or storytelling through visuals
- Ability to independently lead projects, take feedback, and iterate rapidly to perfection
- Strong sense of composition, lighting, visual identity, and cultural sensitivity
- Comfortable presenting work to clients and collaborating in a fast-paced creative environment
- Background in fashion styling, photography, or commercial art direction
- Experience in video editing and animation using AI/ML-enhanced pipelines
- Familiarity with avatar development, virtual influencer creation, or 3D environments
- Knowledge of brand strategy and campaign storytelling
- Fluency in more than one language is an asset
- At Dulcedo, we break the mold by offering Unlimited Vacation. Yep, you read that right. Allowing you to focus on making every day count rather than counting the days
- Explore numerous internal advancement opportunities in our rapidly growing company, where the sky's the limit!
- Take advantage of our compensation structure which includes base salary + commission, amongst others, to reward our high-performing team members!
- Minimal office attendance requirements (for those leaving nearby an office), giving you the freedom to adapt your schedule to changing circumstances and prioritize your personal well-being alongside your professional responsibilities
- Enjoy flexibility in your work schedule where what matters most to us is productivity, creativity, and delivering great results!
- Experience the fun of Freestyle Fridays, where we wrap up work at 2:00 PM ET every Friday
- Benefit from Comprehensive Insurance that covers dental, vision, and medical needs for you and your loved ones after just one month
- Experience the best of both worlds by embracing a dynamic startup environment within a company backed by over 15 years of experience, providing the stability and support of a well-established organization
Après ses débuts comme agence de mannequins à grande notoriété, Dulcedo Management est maintenant le plus grand groupe multidisciplinaire de gestion de talents au Canada et un joueur d'avant-plan en Amérique du Nord. Notre portée s'étend à travers toutes les sphères du divertissement et ce, depuis nos bureaux dans le Vieux-Port de Montréal jusqu'à Toronto ainsi qu'à distance dans le monde entier. Tous les jours, notre équipe d’agents et de gestionnaires de comptes travaillent leur magie pour représenter et gérer la carrière de plus de 500 mannequins de mode, de centaines d'athlètes de niveau olympique et professionnel ainsi que des meilleurs influenceurs, streamers et créateurs de contenu que les réseaux sociaux ont à offrir.
Dulcedo c'est avant tout un rassemblement d'humains incroyables qui work hard but play harder. Notre équipe est unie, accueillante, inclusive, et notre culture d'entreprise est ce qui compte le plus pour nous. Nous sommes fiers de détenir la certification Great Place to Work pour une deuxième année consécutive, et notre mission est de continuer à responsabiliser nos employés en leur offrant un lieu de travail motivant, valorisant et, surtout, inspirant.
À propos du poste :
Nous bâtissons le studio d’images et de vidéos de nouvelle génération propulsé par l’intelligence artificielle — un espace visionnaire où les outils de pointe rencontrent la créativité artistique. Nous sommes à la recherche d’un·e Artiste Visuel·le Senior spécialisé·e en IA, à la fois expert·e des technologies génératives de dernière génération et profondément ancré·e dans la narration visuelle, la direction artistique et l’excellence en exécution.
Ce rôle est spécifiquement axé sur le marché du Québec. Vous collaborerez avec des marques d’envergure, des clients, des directeurs artistiques et des stratèges de marque pour donner vie à des visions créatives — à travers des visuels et vidéos générés par IA, haut de gamme, stylisés et empreints de sensibilité locale. Vous devrez faire preuve d’un œil aiguisé, d’un goût sûr, d’une aisance technique et d’une capacité à livrer des résultats percutants et émotionnellement puissants.
Responsabilités :
- Interpréter des briefs créatifs et demandes clients afin de produire du contenu visuel et vidéo généré par IA, captivant et adapté au marché québécois
- Utiliser les meilleurs outils du domaine : Resleeve, Runway, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, DALL·E, Pika, Kaiber, Sora, etc
- Concevoir, entraîner et affiner des avatars, personnages et environnements visuels en cohérence avec des esthétiques de marque spécifiques
- Contribuer activement au stylisme, à la direction artistique, à la création de moodboards et au développement du langage visuel des projets
- Effectuer la postproduction : retouche, correction des couleurs, finition d’image et montage vidéo de style cinématographique
- Se tenir à jour des tendances et des nouveaux outils en IA générative pour constamment repousser les limites créatives
- Maintenir un haut standard de qualité visuelle, d’exécution et de respect des délais, sur plusieurs projets clients en simultané
- Minimum 5 ans d’expérience en arts visuels, photographie, direction artistique ou stylisme (en agence ou à la pige)
- Maîtrise des outils de création IA (Resleeve, Midjourney, RunwayML, Stable Diffusion, etc.)
- Compétence en retouche et montage vidéo avec Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Topaz, etc
- Portfolio impressionnant démontrant direction artistique, avatars stylisés générés par IA, looks mode/éditoriaux, visuels cinématographiques et narration visuelle
- Capacité à diriger un projet de manière autonome, intégrer rapidement les retours et peaufiner les livrables
- Sens affûté de la composition, de l’éclairage, de l’identité visuelle et sensibilité aux nuances culturelles locales
- À l’aise en présentation client et dans un environnement créatif à rythme soutenu
- Expérience en stylisme mode, photographie ou direction artistique commerciale
- Compétences en montage vidéo et animation avec pipelines améliorés par IA/ML
- Connaissance de la création d’avatars, d’influenceurs virtuels ou d’environnements 3D
- Familiarité avec la stratégie de marque et la narration publicitaire
- Maîtrise de l’anglais et du français — un véritabl
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