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Technical Artist III

Las Vegas, NV ยท On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Blending artistic and technical abilities, this role bridges the Art and Software teams, enabling ... Knowledge of 3D fundamentals: modeling, texturing/shading, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering.

Technical Artist III

Las Vegas, NV ยท On-site

$116K - $139K/yr

Blending artistic and technical abilities, this role bridges the Art and Software teams, enabling ... Knowledge of 3D fundamentals: modeling, texturing/shading, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering.

Technical Artist

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$139K - $166K/yr

The Technical Artist will assist teams of artists in tackling projects and be equipped to provide ... Lighting - Be well versed in the various lighting techniques in Unreal and instruct the artists in ...

Technical Artist

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$139K - $166K/yr

The Technical Artist will assist teams of artists in tackling projects and be equipped to provide ... Lighting - Be well versed in the various lighting techniques in Unreal and instruct the artists in ...

3D Artist (Remote)

San Francisco, CA ยท Remote

$110K - $140K/yr

As a 3D Artist, you will craft characters, environments, and educational 3D motion graphic ... Retargeting character animation using mocap data; * Scene Layout and Lighting in Unity; * Creating ...

3D Artist

Dallas, TX ยท On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

... scene by lighting and texturing the product, and then add animation to show how the product ... The 3D Artist position is a full-time role, with competitive salary, full employee medical benefits ...

Pipeline Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$150K - $186K/yr

Animation, rigging, cloth, and creature techniques * Shading, lighting, and rendering techniques ... Train and support artists to use the developed tools. * Perform other duties as assigned.

Strong skills in modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and animation in industry-standard tools ... Arts, or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence. Nice-to-Have * Experience ...

3D Artist

Dallas, TX ยท On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

... scene by lighting and texturing the product, and then add animation to show how the product ... The 3D Artist position is a full-time role, with competitive salary, full employee medical benefits ...

Pipeline Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$150K - $186K/yr

Animation, rigging, cloth, and creature techniques * Shading, lighting, and rendering techniques ... Train and support artists to use the developed tools. * Perform other duties as assigned.

Pipeline Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$150K - $186K/yr

Animation, rigging, cloth, and creature techniques * Shading, lighting, and rendering techniques ... Train and support artists to use the developed tools. * Perform other duties as assigned.

Senior VFX Artist

San Rafael, CA ยท On-site

$145K - $180K/yr

Expert understanding of particle systems, shaders, lighting, and real-time rendering pipelines ... Exceptional eye for the timing, animation, weight, and motion of real-world phenomena and visual FX.

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant animation lighting artist in the United States is $29.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.76 and $32.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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The Assistant Animation Lighting Artist primarily focuses on supporting the lighting process for animated scenes, working closely with lighting artists to set up and adjust lighting setups. They typically require knowledge of lighting software, basic animation principles, and industry-standard tools. Their work environment is often in animation studios, VFX companies, or game development teams. This role is commonly searched alongside similar positions like Lighting Artist or Lighting Technician, but the Assistant Animation Lighting Artist specifically emphasizes support tasks within animation projects.

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Supervisor, AI & Animation

Promise Advanced Imagination

Los Angeles, CA โ€ข On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

About Promise
Promise is a pioneering film and TV studio at the forefront of the generative AI revolution. Our mission is to reimagine what's possible in entertainment by bringing together the world's most visionary storytellers and GenAI creators, empowered by cutting-edge tools and proprietary workflows. Through bold collaborations and a forward-thinking approach to sourcing IP, we are building a dynamic slate of original and licensed projects that push creative boundaries. Backed by premier VC firms, Promise is shaping a new era in GenAI-powered storytelling, where creativity knows no limits.
Role Overview
As the Supervisor, you will be the key technical and creative innovative thinker driving the integration of Animation and GenAI technologies into our production workflows. This leadership role is responsible for researching new methods in AI, animation, ensuring our productions maintain visual excellence while leveraging the efficiency of modern tools. You will shepherd the visual quality of our projects from concept through final delivery, acting as the bridge between creative vision, AI animation, and our proprietary GenAI R&D initiat
Key Responsibilities
  1. Generative AI & Pipeline Advancement
    • Research and implement new methodologies in animation, with a core focus on Machine Learning (ML) and Generative AI applications.
      • Work closely with R&D teams to prototype and integrate AI tools with standard VFX software to accelerate asset creation, character animation, and compositing.
  2. Virtual & Hybrid Production Leadership
    • Lead and supervise methodology of complex Animation and/or Anime that can include character animation, digital environments, etc...), ensuring seamless technical and creative execution on set.
      • Knowledge of facial animation
      • Knowledge of character animation
      • AI integration with traditional animation
      • Character and creature design
    • Architect hybrid workflows that successfully bridge traditional animation and AI workflows.
  3. Creative Supervision & Project Execution
    • Provide world-class artistic and technical direction for all animation projects, ensuring the final output aligns with the Director's vision.
      • Oversee talent selection for large-scale, AAA film and television projects.
      • Mentor and lead internal and external VFX teams and supervisors, fostering an environment of technical excellence and creative problem-solving.

Qualifications
  • Experience in animation, including a significant tenure as a HOD on large-scale, AAA feature films or premium episodic content.
  • Proven leadership role experience, with the ability to inspire and manage highly skilled creative and technical teams.
  • Demonstrated history of advancing technology or implementing innovative workflows within a major Animation or VFX studio or production company.
  • Expert-level knowledge of cinematic techniques, lighting, and color science.
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience acting as the primary creative liaison with Directors and Producers.
Technical Skills / Qualifications
  • Deep, practical expertise in Machine Learning/Generative AI techniques as they apply to VFX (e.g., neural rendering, content generation, data management).
  • Strong command of industry-standard software packages.
  • Solid understanding of ML/data pipelines and asset management in a high-volume production environment.

Compensation
We offer a highly competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including equity.
Benefits
We believe in supporting our team's well-being and growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, with employee premiums covered 100%.
  • Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO) policy, including company holidays and sick leave.
  • Financial Security: 401(k) matching program to help you plan for your future.
  • Work Environment: A dynamic, creative, and inclusive hybrid work environment based out of our innovative studio.

Promise is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.