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Astrid Entertainment

Senior UI / UX Designer

... outsourced graphic designers. WHO YOU ARE Above all, we're looking for someone with solid gaming ... Simple shouldn't mean sterile, though: we love the small animations and satisfying feedback that ...

USM

Lead Android Developer

Orlando, FL

... Outsourcing and Technology assistance supplier headquartered in Chantilly, VA with off-shore ... animations / Picasso / Universal Image Loader Experience with Roboguice / Dagger Demonstrate ...

Side

Lead Generalist Programmer

Ability to work across multiple gameplay-adjacent domains such as gameplay systems, UI, animation ... Experience in a co-development, outsourcing, or service-based studio environment * Experience with ...

USM

NJ · Hybrid

$51.75 - $71.25/hr

... T Outsourcing and Technology assistance supplier headquartered in Chantilly, VA. We offer world ... Experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, Networking frameworks, Sqlite ...

ODL

Senior Multimedia Designer

Zeeland, MI

Edit and assemble video contentutilizingb-roll, graphics, and animation to support storytelling ... Support quarterly large-scale productions; coordinate with outsourced vendors for full-scale video ...

ODL, Inc.

Senior Multimedia Designer

Zeeland, MI · On-site

Edit and assemble video content utilizing b-roll, graphics, and animation to support storytelling ... Support quarterly large-scale productions; coordinate with outsourced vendors for full-scale video ...

Raid Base Inc.

Senior Producer

$150K - $220K/yr

Experience in art, animation, engineering, or design disciplines is a plus. * Onboarding, managing, producing external vendors and groups for outsourcing, localization, and testing * Experience with ...

Pearl Certification

Head of Content Strategy

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$100K - $120K/yr

... animations, infographics, podcasts, webinars, and other emerging formats. Match the right format to ... We manage this internally today, but expect this role to be outsourced or part-time moving forward ...

Netflix

Principal Technical Artist, Games R&D - Tech Lab

$130K - $155K/yr

Profile, diagnose, and resolve bottlenecks in rendering, shaders, animation, asset streaming, and ... Experience working successfully with art outsourcing, including establishing technical specs and ...

Netflix

Principal Technical Artist, Games R&D - Tech Lab

OR · On-site +1

$126K - $151K/yr

Profile, diagnose, and resolve bottlenecks in rendering, shaders, animation, asset streaming, and ... art outsourcing, including establishing technical specs and review processes that protect ...

NBCUniversal

Sr Mechanical Engineer

Universal City, CA · Hybrid

$125K - $155K/yr

... DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the ... Development of some projects will require basic management of outsourcing services, third party ...

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As of Jun 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for animation outsourcing in the United States is $39.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $63.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Animation Outsourcing vs Animation Artist?

AspectAnimation OutsourcingAnimation Artist
CredentialsTypically no formal credentials required; industry experience preferredUsually holds a degree or certification in animation or related field
Work EnvironmentWorks with external vendors or studios, often remotelyWorks in studios, animation houses, or freelance settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by studios to delegate animation tasks; common in film, gaming, TVEmployed as in-house or freelance animator within similar industries

Animation Outsourcing involves delegating animation tasks to external vendors, often remotely, to reduce costs and increase flexibility. An Animation Artist creates animations directly, either in-house or freelance, focusing on producing specific animated content. While both roles require animation skills, outsourcing emphasizes project management and vendor coordination, whereas an artist focuses on the creative process.

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Infographic showing various Animation Outsourcing job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,974 per year, or $39.4 per hour.

Senior CG Texture and Lookdev Artist

Swaybox Studios

New Orleans, LA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Create high-quality, production-ready textures and shaders for characters, props, and environments that match the visual style of the film.

  • Utilize techniques such as hand painting, photo-sourcing, and projection mapping using live-action reference to replicate practical assets and the film's aesthetic.

  • Collaborate with other CG artists, supervisors, and technical directors to improve workflows, solve creative challenges, and ensure visual consistency across assets.

Job description

Why join Swaybox Studios?
Swaybox Studios is rewriting the rulebook of visual storytelling. As we collaborate with DC Studios/Warner Bros Pictures Animation and Matt Reeves' 6th and Idaho on a revolutionary new project, you'll help bring bold creative visions to life through hands-on artistry and performance. This is your chance to be a part of a production that's equal parts innovative and unforgettable.
Job Summary:
Swaybox Studios is looking for a talented and detail-driven Senior CG Texture and Lookdev Artist to bring characters, props, vehicles, and environments to life through rich, realistic, and stylistically consistent texture and shading work. This role blends technical expertise with artistic finesse and plays a vital part in achieving the visual tone of the project.
You'll work across a range of hero assets (with the main focus being characters): developing textures from scratch, using live-action reference footage/photography, or projecting real-world materials digitally. A solid understanding of UV mapping, pixel density, lighting, color theory, and the structure of 3D models is essential. You will play a hands-on role in bringing our CG assets to life, improving workflows, resolving creative challenges, and collaborating with Supervisors and Technical Directors to evolve tools that enhance production efficiency. This is a perfect position for a VFX artist who understands the fine details and synchronization between texture, shading, and lighting.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Create high-quality, production-ready textures and shaders for characters, props, and environments that match the visual style of the film.
  • Utilize various techniques including hand painting, photo-sourcing, and projection mapping using live-action reference to replicate our practical assets and overall aesthetic of our film.
  • Research and collect visual reference materials to inform surface detail and realism.
  • Collaborate with outsource vendors, other CG artists, and comp artists on visual looks, tech, training, and workflow for characters, props, vehicles, and environments.
  • Adhere to any pre-lighting or color key reference that have been established in pre-vis, when taking texture and lookdev to the final output.
  • Maintain output quality and momentum in a fast-paced environment.
  • Manage and optimize UV mapping for clean and efficient texture workflows.
  • Work closely with modelers and supervisors to ensure seamless texture & shader application, and visual consistency across various assets, and determine best approaches to solving challenges when developing the final look.
  • Collaborate with VFX Supervisor, MoMo Art Supervisor, and TDs to identify areas of improvement in the pipeline, including tool and workflow development.
  • Create efficient shader setups in order to optimize render farm usage.
  • Maintain organized texture libraries and adhere to studio naming conventions and pipeline standards.
  • Communicate effectively with production and creative leads to align visual performance with narrative goals.

Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of professional experience in texture painting and shader creation for film, TV, or cinematic animation/VFX.
  • Strong understanding of UV mapping, form, light, color, and perspective in a 3D context.
  • Proficiency in Maya, Houdini, and at least one industry standard texturing package (e.g., Substance Painter, Mari, Photoshop).
  • Expert knowledge of how textures and shading integrate with modeling, rigging, and lighting pipelines.
  • Keen eye for detail and the ability to match style across a wide range of assets.
  • Deep understanding of visual language- color, scale, perspective, proportion, spatial awareness, etc.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of physically based rendering and optimizations, as it pertains to texture and lookdev, using Arnold or similar engines.
  • Solid grasp of geometry formatting, including, but not limited to Primvars.
  • Ability to build and maintain complex shading networks with artist usability and user-interface support in mind.
  • Robust problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly to unique or proprietary workflows.
  • Experience with projection techniques and integrating textures from live-action reference footage.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time well, and provide accurate time estimates.
  • An artistic mindset and willingness to receive and implement constructive feedback, whether that's with draw-overs, over the shoulder adjustments, or team meetings.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Solid eye for cinematic and real-world lighting, color grading, and shot continuity is a plus.
  • Paint or traditional art background is advantageous.
  • Understanding of cinematography, photography, exposure, color grading, lens and camera behavior, and HDR workflows.
  • Experience with ZBrush or other modelling programs.
  • Understanding of real-time rendering or game engine workflows (e.g., Unreal Engine).
  • Comfort working across stylized and photorealistic visual styles.

At Swaybox Studios, we believe that great storytelling comes from diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, talents, and identities.
We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Swaybox Studios also complies with applicable Louisiana laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are dedicated to fostering a creative, inclusive, and respectful environment for all.

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