5 Visual Effects Artists jobs in the United States

Our client, a renowned studio at the forefront of cinematic innovation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US , is seeking an exceptionally talented and visionary Senior Visual Effects Supervisor. This role is critical in translating creative concepts into breathtaking visual realities for blockbuster films and groundbreaking visual experiences. You will lead and inspire a team of artists, collaborating closely with directors, producers, and cinematographers to achieve unparalleled artistic and technical excellence. The ideal candidate possesses a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of VFX pipelines, and a proven track record of delivering stunning visual effects on time and within budget. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to collaborate both on-site and remotely, fostering a dynamic and productive working environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire VFX pipeline from pre-visualization through final compositing and delivery.
• Collaborate with directors and producers to define the visual style and scope of VFX for projects.
• Lead and mentor a diverse team of VFX artists, including modelers, animators, lighters, compositors, and technical directors.
• Develop and implement creative and technical solutions to achieve desired visual effects.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for VFX departments.
• Conduct reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure artistic and technical quality.
• Liaise with external vendors and supervisors to ensure seamless integration of shots.
• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and implement innovative solutions.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in VFX software, hardware, and techniques.
• Present work-in-progress and final shots to clients and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the studio's creative culture and foster a collaborative team spirit.
• Ensure efficient workflow and communication between different VFX teams.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in visual effects, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality VFX for feature films or major television productions.
• Expertise in industry-standard VFX software such as Maya, Houdini, Nuke, and ZBrush.
• Strong understanding of 3D animation, modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, rendering, and compositing.
• Proficiency in real-time rendering engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• A strong artistic eye and a deep understanding of cinematography, color theory, and composition.
• Experience in a hybrid work environment, balancing on-site collaboration with remote team management.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Driven. Engaging. Innovative. Do these words motivate you? If so, then we want to talk with you. Academy of Art University offers a rewarding employment experience for those who excel in a dynamic environment and who can consistently deliver high-caliber customer service. We thrive on ingenuity and pursue ideas every day that lead to extraordinary opportunities for tomorrow. Apply here for your next career!

Academy of Art University is seeking a Lab Technician for the School of 3D Animation and VFX for the Fall 2025 an d Spring 2026 semesters. The Lab Technicians provide professional customer service by communicating and troubleshooting directly with the students, faculty, and staff on a variety of matters that ensure efficient and effective utilization of resources within the University's labs, equipment facilities and shop spaces. The Lab Technicians are responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting software issues, investigating new solutions, and streamlining process of various software systems.

This is a full-time, fixed term position working ONSITE in San Francisco up to 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Support students, staff, and instructors to resolve Academic / Technical issues in the onsite lab & rLab (virtual lab).
• Provide excellent customer service. Provide a cordial and friendly presence to students, faculty, and staff.
• Monitor student use of the onsite lab and rLab. Use the WCO tools to check-in/check-out students. Communicate and coordinate with the Campus Hosts to ensure smooth workflow.
• Ensure that defaulting students are not attending classes or using equipment.
• Assist students with software/equipment troubleshooting in-person, through email, Discord, or Zoom.
• Collaborate with IT- Classroom Support Group to assist instructors and students with computer and software issues, to ensure that teachers can get back to instruction in the classroom as quickly as possible.
• Assist with department run exhibitions and festivals.
• Help maintain departmental aesthetic (change and update displays within department), including desktop publishing (fliers, videos, and other promotional media).
• Check the status of all equipment in the lab and the classrooms.
• Protect equipment from theft and vandalism.
• Maintain a clean, functional, and productive learning environment.
• Providing support and assistance to the Department Director.
• Maintain guidelines set forth by the Academy of Art University

Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge in one of more of the following software's: Autodesk Maya, Z Brush, Mari, Unreal Engine, Substance Painter, Houdini, Nuke, Arnold, Adobe CC Suite.
• Must be able to work onsite in San Francisco (there will be opportunities to work remotely as well)
• Flexible and willing to work weekends and various hours.
• Possess strong troubleshooting skills in both hardware and software on PC/Windows 10.
• Working knowledge of video editing, audio mixers.
• Excellent customer service skills and be safety-minded always.
• Friendly and patient personality and enjoy working with a diverse student population.

Compensation: $22.00/hr

Benefits:

Academy of Art University offers full-time employees health insurance, 401k options, paid vacation based on years of service (15 days' accrual at start), paid holidays, paid sick leave and a commuter benefit program. The Academy also offers full-time employees an opportunity to take one undergraduate course tuition free each semester.

Application Deadline: September 5, 2025

Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at

**About the Role & Program**
**Be a part of an innovative team and culture.**   
Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.  
**The approximate date of this internship is January 2026 to June 2026 and will** **be located in** **Glendale,** **CA.**
The Visual Effects Design Intern will design, produce, and install digital video media content for Disney theme parks, resorts and attractions worldwide. The intern will support artists workflows and write tools/plugins.
**What You Will Do**
+ Build and improve visual media through 2D and 3D toolsets like Adobe After Effects, Maya, Unreal, Nuke, Houdini
+ Support Artist workflows through scripting and tool writing
+ Help to ingest files from various vendors
+ Learn Disney production techniques and workflow from staff level designers and above
+ Assist in the editorial process
+ Provide rendering and quality control of show files using department render facilities
**Required Qualifications & Skills**
+ Proficiency in Maya, Nuke, Adobe Creative Suite 3 or above
+ Working knowledge of various software including, Unreal, Houdini, Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Premier
+ Experience with film and video editing, digital compositing, color correction, and digital media formats and compression
+ Design experiences in 2D graphics
+ Knowledge of various post-production formats in both film and video post-production process
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Ability to script and write software for new tools (Scripting in Python)
+ Experience with media servers and projection mapping (e.g.Dataton Watchout)
**Education**
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree majoring in Digital Media, Computer Science or related field
**Eligibility Requirements & Program Information**   
**Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet** **all of** **the below requirements:**   
+ Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship   
+ Be at least 18 years of age   
+ Possess unrestricted work authorization   
+ Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.   
**Additional Information  **
+ Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work 
+ Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
+ Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship in Glendale, CA 
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The pay rate for this role in California is $26.50 per hour for undergraduate students and $27.50 per hour for graduate level students. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: ID:**
**Location:** Glendale,California
**Job Posting Company:** Walt Disney Imagineering
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Adjunct - Audio Visual Production (After Effects)

Overview
Classroom or online instruction for courses in the following areas:
•Digital and Audio Editing Software: After Effects, AVID, Final Cut Pro, and Pro Tools
•Audio Production Theory and Concepts
•Audio Equipment
•Audio Editing and Mixing
•Sound Design
•Motion Graphics and Composting

Essential Duties
•Deliver learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.
•Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons. Note preparation time will vary based on instructor experience in teaching that course
•Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved, standardized syllabus
•Provide Interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting
•Suitably challenge, engage, serve and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect
•Complete grade books, final grade sheets, learning assessments and final exam assessments on a timely basis
•Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus.
•Maintain a paper or electronic record (i.e., spreadsheet or grade book) of each student's progress and has it available upon request by students and/or appropriate College personnel.
•Facilitates meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment. .
•Promote student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and students and engaging students in the learning process.
•Design, administer, and grade examinations to assess achievement of course objectives as identified in the syllabus and as approved by the Academic Dean.
•Complete as directed all end of term responsibilities, including submission of final grades, copies of exams, attendance records, and all other designated materials to the Academic Office.
•Consult with the academic area chair or other appropriate College personnel on questions or issues involving course curricula, instructional strategies, and College policies and procedures.
•Respond to requests (e.g., from students, academic area chairs, department heads, committee chairs, Records Office) in a timely and thorough manner.

Minimum Qualifications:
•Associate's Degree in related field with specialization in After Effects Software
•At least 2 years industry or business experience in the teaching subject area.
•Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to act effectively as a member of a team.
•Ability to interact successfully with academic as well as business and regulatory personnel.
•Some night or weekend hours may be required

Preferred Qualifications
•Previous teaching experience in an academic environment.
•5 years' industry or business applied experience in the teaching subject area.
•Experience with on-line teaching and/or instruction in higher education.
•Experience working with students from diverse academic backgrounds and life experiences.
•Ability to build or enhance proficiency in the use of diverse methods of classroom technology, and innovative instructional/academic support systems and programs.

Desired Competencies
•Exhibits strong communication skills and serves as a role model for students in this area.
•Is fully committed to the mission and values of Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.
•Demonstrates success and commitment as a team player.
•Utilizes constructive feedback as an opportunity for growth and handles conflict and criticism effectively.
•Ability to create a positive learning environment that is respectful and promotes the interests of students first, while setting appropriate expectations for student growth and success.
•Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills
•Computer based software, analytical, and report writing skills.
•Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.
•Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents.
•Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision
•Ability to learn from students' participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual

Candidate notification: Please note that due to the high volume of candidates applying for adjunct positions, we will only follow up with candidates who we are considering for an interview. Please be assured that we will keep your resume on file until the position is closed. Upload an unofficial copy of your transcript. If, chosen for the position your Official Transcripts will be required.

Details
Position Available: Varies by semester
Compensation: $680 per lecture hour for new adjuncts
Contractual Affiliation: N/A
Exempt Classification: Non-Exempt
Status: Part time

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