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Epic Games

Principal VFX Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

... character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire. What You'll Do Epic is looking for a Principal FX Artist to join Rocket League, a live-service game with a huge passionate fanbase.

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Gatos, CA

$62.74/hr

Artists on this team will help shape storytelling and visual aesthetics with creative leadership ... Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to generate concept frames, style frames, character explorations ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$62.74/hr

Artists on this team will help shape storytelling and visual aesthetics with creative leadership ... Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to generate concept frames, style frames, character explorations ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$62.74/hr

Artists on this team will help shape storytelling and visual aesthetics with creative leadership ... Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to generate concept frames, style frames, character explorations ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Angeles, CA

$62.74/hr

Artists on this team will help shape storytelling and visual aesthetics with creative leadership ... Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to generate concept frames, style frames, character explorations ...

Lakshya Digital

VFX Artist Reviewer

About the Role We are seeking a skilled VFX Artist / Reviewer on a freelance basis. In this role ... Review real-time VFX assets (environmental effects, combat FX, character abilities, particle ...

NxT Level

Technical Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$130K - $156K/yr

Work across several art disciplines including shading, environment art, character art, animation ... Lead efforts in building foundational systems for art to establish scenes, animation, rigging, FX ...

NxT Level

Technical Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

Work across several art disciplines including shading, environment art, character art, animation ... Lead efforts in building foundational systems for art to establish scenes, animation, rigging, FX ...

Absurd Ventures

Senior VFX Artist

San Rafael, CA · On-site

$145K - $180K/yr

Exceptional eye for the timing, animation, weight, and motion of real-world phenomena and visual FX ... Apply now and lead our character art team as the Lead Character Artist with Absurd Ventures. The ...

Arrow International, Inc.

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL

$130K - $156K/yr

The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography, animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play a ...

Arrow International, Inc

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography, animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play a ...

Arrow International Inc

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography, animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play a ...

Swaybox Studios

Lead Compositing Artist

New Orleans, LA · On-site

... FX elements to achieve both photorealistic and stylized composites. Working closely with the ... Work closely with CG, Character Comp, Tracking, and other departments to ensure smooth handoffs and ...

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How much do character fx artist jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for character fx artist in the United States is $246,250.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,500.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Character Fx Artist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Character Fx Artist, you need a strong background in character animation physics, 3D modeling, and visual effects, often backed by a degree in computer graphics, animation, or a related field. Mastery of industry-standard software such as Maya, Houdini, and their FX toolsets, along with possible certifications in these platforms, is highly valuable. Creative problem-solving, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate closely with animators and technical directors are crucial soft skills. These abilities ensure the creation of realistic and compelling character effects while supporting the overall vision and workflows of the production team.

What does a typical workday look like for a Character Fx Artist?

A typical day for a Character Fx Artist involves collaborating with animators and technical directors to design and implement complex simulations such as hair, cloth, and muscle effects for animated characters. You’ll spend much of your time in 3D software building, testing, and refining dynamic simulations to ensure they integrate seamlessly with animation and meet artistic requirements. Daily responsibilities also include troubleshooting technical issues, optimizing simulations for performance, and attending team meetings to review progress and receive feedback. The role often requires balancing creative artistry with technical problem-solving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What is a Character Fx Artist job?

A Character FX Artist is responsible for creating and simulating character-related effects such as cloth, hair, fur, and muscle dynamics in animated films, TV shows, or video games. They work closely with animators and technical directors to ensure that characters move realistically and believably. Using software like Maya, Houdini, or proprietary tools, they develop physics-based simulations and animation rigs. This role requires a blend of artistic sensibility and technical skills to enhance the overall look and realism of characters.

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Principal VFX Artist

Principal VFX Artist

Epic Games

Cary, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
ART
What We Do
Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire.
What You'll Do
Epic is looking for a Principal FX Artist to join Rocket League, a live-service game with a huge passionate fanbase. You'll own FX systems, solve hard technical problems, and set the visual and technical standard for how effects work across the game. You're someone who gets energized by constraints, thinks in systems, and loves the moment when a gnarly technical problem becomes a beautiful effect in the build.
In this role, you will
  • Drive VFX systems and quality, design reusable, scalable solutions that support rapid iteration and long-term production across gameplay, cosmetics, and arena systems
  • Author outstanding real-time effects across a range of styles, from grounded and physical to high-energy and stylized
  • Collaborate with Tech Art and Engineering to define performance budgets and hit them without sacrificing visual quality
  • Prototype and validate new VFX workflows
  • Set the quality bar, defining what "good" looks like for the team
  • Mentor and elevate artists across disciplines; raise the floor and the ceiling
What we're looking for
  • Real-time FX portfolio required, shipped titles carry more weight than student work
  • Deep proficiency with Niagara and Unreal Engine's material system
  • Shader authoring experience (HLSL or Material Editor)
  • Scripting experience - Python, Blueprint, or equivalent; this is what separates a technical FX artist from a visual one
  • Strong understanding of GPU performance - draw calls, particle costs, memory - and a track record of optimizing without killing the look
  • A critical eye for timing, weight, and motion grounded in how things actually behave in the real world
  • Experience shipping multiple titles in the game industry
  • Experience on a live-service game is a strong plus
  • Houdini experience is a plus for candidates who work from simulation reference
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
ABOUT US
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

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