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SuperbTech, Inc

Digital Media Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$40/hr

Manipulate, retouch, and composite key art using Adobe Photoshop for multiple digital channels and ... Artist, Production Designer, or similar creative role. * Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop is ...

Swaybox Studios

CG Modeler

New Orleans, LA · On-site

It requires technical expertise, artistic sensibility, and a collaborative mindset. The CG Modeler ... composite into our final imagery. This person will play a hands-on role in breathing life into our ...

smartdept. inc.

3D Visualization Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

... the artistic side (photoreal lighting, materials, and composition) is essential. What You'll Do ... Composite and retouch renders into polished, client ready final images. Translate a creative brief ...

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How much do composite artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for composite artist in the United States is $24.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a composite artist do?

A Composite Artist is responsible for combining visual elements from multiple sources into a seamless final image or scene, typically in film, television, or advertising. They use software like Nuke or After Effects to integrate computer-generated imagery (CGI), live-action footage, and special effects. Their work ensures that all elements match in terms of lighting, perspective, and color to create a realistic or stylized final composition.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a composite artist?

To excel as a Composite Artist, you need a solid grasp of art fundamentals, photo manipulation, and visual effects compositing, often supported by a degree in visual arts or a related field. Expertise in industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects, Nuke, and Photoshop is essential, and additional certifications can be advantageous. Strong attention to detail, creativity, and effective communication skills help foster collaboration and deliver high-quality visual effects. These skills and qualities are crucial for seamlessly integrating visual elements and meeting production demands in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

What are the typical challenges faced by composite artists during a project?

Composite Artists often encounter challenges such as matching lighting and color across multiple elements, managing tight deadlines, and adapting to last-minute creative changes from supervisors or clients. Working closely with VFX supervisors, 3D artists, and other departments, they must ensure their work remains consistent with the overall visual style and narrative. Additionally, problem-solving skills are needed to overcome technical obstacles like integrating CGI with live-action footage. Successfully addressing these challenges requires both technical expertise and strong collaborative skills, making the role dynamic and creatively rewarding.

How do you become a composite artist?

To become a composite artist, typically one needs a strong background in visual effects, digital imaging, or graphic design, often gained through a relevant degree or training in software like Adobe After Effects, Nuke, or Photoshop. Building a portfolio of work and gaining experience through internships or entry-level positions in film, television, or advertising helps develop the necessary skills. Certifications in visual effects or related software can also enhance job prospects.

How much does a composite artist make?

A composite artist's salary varies based on experience, location, and industry, but typically ranges from $40,000 to $80,000 annually. Experienced professionals with advanced skills in visual effects and compositing software like Adobe After Effects or Nuke tend to earn higher wages, especially in film, television, or advertising environments.
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Dental Technician - Removable/Acrylic

Miami Lakes, FL • On-site

Zahntechnique
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Zahntechnique is a dedicated team of dental artists who are passionate about crafting smiles – one patient at a time. We are searching for a motivated and creative individual to join our team as a dental technician who will be responsible for fixed and removable acrylic dental restorations.


This opportunity will include the following critical tasks and responsibilities:

  • Read and understand the doctor’s prescription to understand the processes needed to fulfill the requirements of the prescription.
  • Evaluate records (i.e., conventional impressions, models and intra orals scans) to check for distortions, pulls or any other discrepancies that may inhibit the ability to fabricate an accurate restoration.
  • Set up denture teeth for full- or partial dentures.
  • Survey models to plan and fabricate partial dentures with metal and/or flexible frame.
  • Processing acrylic restorations in the pour and injection technique.
  • Fabricate silicon matrixes and indexes.
  • Stain and glaze with light cure stain and glaze kits.
  • Working with composite in tooth and gingiva colored composites.
  • Fabricating complex implant supported restorations with metal and/or polymer structures.
  • Bonding titanium bases and abutments to restorations.
  • Contour and polish tooth- implant supported provisionals.
  • Fabricate night guards, retainers and stents.
  • Polish 3D printed restorations, stents, retainers and night guards.
  • Bending metal clasps for removable provisionals.
  • Fabricating flexible partial restorations.


The Required Competencies and Qualifications for this opportunity:

  • Proficient in English - reading and writing
  • Full understanding of dental terminology and dental morphology
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a licensed dental laboratory
  • Competent in fabricating full- and partial dentures, tooth- and implant supported.
  • Competent in occlusal theories.
  • Competent in working with acrylic in the pour and injection technique.
  • Competent to invest, press and divest flexible restorations.
  • Able to bend accurate clasps on a surveyed model.
  • Competent in polishing different removable materials.


The Desired Competencies and Qualifications for this opportunity:

  • Ability to identify implant systems by evaluating the impression, model and parts given with a case. 
  • Competent in fabricating natural and life like aesthetics in wax, acrylic and composite.
  • Competent in working with composite.
  • Ability to work with a survey device.
  • Competent to bond titanium bases and abutments into implant restorations.
  • Competence in light cure stain and glaze materials.