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How much do commission vfx artist jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for commission vfx artist in the United States is $105,989.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,500.00 and $121,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Commission Vfx Artist vs Vfx Artist?

AspectCommission Vfx ArtistVfx Artist
CredentialsPortfolio, relevant software skills, sometimes freelance or contract experiencePortfolio, software proficiency, often formal education in VFX or related fields
Work EnvironmentFreelance, contract, or project-based; often remoteStudio or company-based; collaborative environment
Industry UsageUsed in freelance projects, independent work, or small studiosCommon in large studios, film, TV, and advertising

The main difference is that a Commission Vfx Artist typically works independently or on a freelance basis, handling specific projects for various clients, while a Vfx Artist usually works within a studio or company environment as part of a larger team. Both roles require strong VFX skills and software knowledge, but their work settings and employment types differ.

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Creative Director - Small Business

Creative Director - Small Business

Autodesk

San Francisco, CA

$146K - $261K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Autodesk rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 245 rated software companies


Job description

Job Requisition ID #

26WD98289

Creative Director, Flow Studio

Autodesk builds the tools behind the world around us. From the buildings we live in to the products we use, our customers design and makewhat'snext, and we power that work.
We're evolving into a Design and Make platform, connecting the full lifecycle from idea to reality.It'sa shift from standalone tools to a more connected, intelligent system, andit'schanging how things get made.
Within Autodesk, Flow Studio is building a new category at the intersection of AI, creativity, and storytelling.

Why this role exists

Flow Studio sits at the intersection of product and culture. We need a Creative Director who can define how the product shows up in the world, not just through campaigns, but through everything we make.
This role requires a builder mindset. Someone who can create a distinct creative voice,operateat speed, and bring a level of craft that stands out in a crowded AI and creative tools landscape.

Whatyou'lldo

  • Define the creative standard for all content-ensuring it is both visually compelling and technically credible

  • Establish a clear point of view on what "great" looks like for VFX-driven product storytelling

  • Push the team beyond expected formats into more distinctive, category-defining work

  • Lead creative direction across campaigns, product marketing, and always-on social content

  • Develop a distinct visual and storytelling language for Flow Studio

  • Translate product features, especially AI-driven capabilities, into compelling, human stories

  • Partner deeply with marketing and product to ensure creative is grounded in real use cases

  • Guide collaboration between:

  • Technical artists / VFX

  • Design and motion

  • Editorial and copy

  • Ensure work feels integrated, not handed off between silos

  • Bring a strong point of view on film, storytelling, and content formats across platforms

  • Build systems that allow us to produce high-quality work at speed
    Continuously push the work to feel modern, relevant, and culturally aware

  • Provide clear creative direction and actionable feedback

  • Mentor across disciplines (design, VFX, storytelling)

  • Build a culture of:

  • curiosity

  • ownership

  • high standards

What great looks like

  • Flow Studio work stands outimmediatelyin a crowded AI and creative tools space

  • Creative feels culturally relevant while staying rooted in the product

  • We show, not tell. The product is visible, understood, and desirable

  • Social content is as considered as campaign work

  • The team delivers high-quality work at speed without losing craft
    We consistently create work people want to watch, not skip

What you bring

  • Strong portfolio across brand, product, and social content

  • Experience in media, entertainment, or film is a strong plus

  • Background in fast-moving, content-driven environments

  • Ability to concept and execute, not just direct

  • High taste level with attention to detail and storytelling craft

  • Understanding of how AI is shaping creative workflows and output

  • Comfort working across formats including film, social, digital, and product storytelling

  • Collaborative mindset with a bias toward making

About the team

We'rebuilding a fully integrated marketing and creative team designed for how modern products grow. High taste, high velocity, and a clear focus on impact. We believe the best creative comes from teams that care deeply about the product and move fast enough to keep up with it.

Learn More

About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - it's at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you're an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $146,000 and $261,360. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.


Belonging

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Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. Our technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment, empowering innovators everywhere to solve challenges big and small. From greener buildings to smarter products to more mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk software helps our customers to design and make a better world for all. For more information visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk.

Industry

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Rafael, CA, US

Year founded

1982