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Magnopus

AI Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100K - $160K/yr

Contract This is an initial fixed-term project hire through the end of September 2026, with an ... A strong artistic foundation and excellent visual judgement, particularly when creating ...

Magnopus

AI Artist

Los Angeles, CA

$100K - $160K/yr

Contract This is an initial fixed-term project hire through the end of September 2026, with an ... A strong artistic foundation and excellent visual judgement, particularly when creating ...

Magnopus

AI Tech Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$136K - $163K/yr

Contract This is an initial fixed-term project hire through the end of September 2026, with an ... Work closely with artists and production teams to understand creative challenges and develop ...

Loeb & Loeb LLP

Contract & Royalty Analyst

Nashville, TN · On-site

$66K - $80K/yr

Evaluating incoming contracts and royalty statements for clients in relation to potential catalog ... Reviewing producer/artist-related agreements and drafting terms for attorney review; * Using AI ...

Magnopus

AI Tech Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$136K - $163K/yr

Contract This is an initial fixed-term project hire through the end of September 2026, with an ... Work closely with artists and production teams to understand creative challenges and develop ...

State of Washington

Contract Specialist

Olympia, WA · On-site

$67K - $88K/yr

Description CONTRACT SPECIALIST for Aging and Adult Services of Coastal Washington (AASCW) based in ... Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in liberal arts or social /health sciences and minimum of three ...

Loeb & Loeb LLP

Contract & Royalty Analyst

Nashville, TN · On-site

$66K - $80K/yr

Evaluating incoming contracts and royalty statements for clients in relation to potential catalog ... Reviewing producer/artist-related agreements and drafting terms for attorney review; * Using AI ...

Lakeshirts

Production Artist

Detroit Lakes, MN

$17/hr

We're looking for a Production Artist to support our screenprint production floor and help ensure ... contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed based on ...

Lakeshirts

Production Artist

Detroit Lakes, MN · On-site

$17/hr

We're looking for a Production Artist to support our screenprint production floor and help ensure ... contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed based on ...

Leidos

Graphics Artist, Journeyman

Odenton, MD · On-site

$142K - $170K/yr

This opportunity is in anticipation of a potential future contract award. What you'll be doing: * Provide timely, accurate, relevant support in manner that best supports USCYBERCOM as graphics artist ...

Leidos

Graphics Artist, Journeyman

Odenton, MD

$142K - $170K/yr

This opportunity is in anticipation of a potential future contract award. What you'll be doing: * Provide timely, accurate, relevant support in manner that best supports USCYBERCOM as graphics artist ...

Lakeshirts

Production Artist

Detroit Lakes, MN · On-site

$17/hr

We're looking for a Production Artist to support our screenprint production floor and help ensure ... contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed based on ...

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How much do contract artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the contract artist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Artist, you need a strong portfolio demonstrating artistic skill, creativity, and proficiency in your chosen medium (such as illustration, 3D modeling, or graphic design), often supported by a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with industry-standard software like Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Maya, or Blender is typically required, and certifications or specialized training can be advantageous. Strong communication, time management, and adaptability are crucial for collaborating with clients, meeting deadlines, and adjusting to shifting project needs. These skills ensure you can deliver high-quality work on schedule and maintain positive, professional relationships with clients and teams.

What types of projects and collaboration can a contract artist expect?

As a Contract Artist, you may work on a wide variety of creative projects, such as illustrations, character designs, concept art, or digital assets for games and marketing materials, depending on the industry and client needs. Most contract roles involve collaborating closely with creative directors, project managers, or marketing teams to align your work with overall project goals. Communication is key, as you’ll typically discuss project briefs, receive feedback, and iterate on your artwork remotely or as part of a distributed team. Being able to effectively incorporate feedback and adapt to different artistic styles or brand guidelines is essential for success and client satisfaction.

What is a contract artist?

A Contract Artist is a freelance or temporary visual artist hired to create artwork for specific projects. They work with clients or companies across various industries, such as gaming, advertising, publishing, and entertainment. Contract Artists typically specialize in areas like illustration, graphic design, animation, or concept art. Their responsibilities may include designing characters, environments, branding materials, or promotional visuals. Since they work on a contract basis, they may juggle multiple projects simultaneously and must manage deadlines and client expectations efficiently.

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Infographic showing various Contract Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 6% Temporary, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 83% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,263 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

AI Artist

Magnopus

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$100K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Magnopus is looking for an AI Artist to create high-quality, photorealistic imagery and motion content for a major new project.
As a spatial design and innovation company, we work at the intersection of technology, creativity and emerging experiences. Our teams bring together artists, engineers, designers and producers to create visionary work using both established production techniques and rapidly evolving technologies.
In this role, you'll combine a strong artistic eye with hands-on experience using generative AI tools to create and refine characters, environments and motion assets for production.
You'll work with image and video generative AI tools, node-based workflows and more conventional creative techniques to take work from initial generation through iteration and refinement to production-ready output.
This is first and foremost an artist role. We're looking for someone with excellent visual judgement who can use generative AI effectively as part of their creative toolkit, working within innovative workflows to deliver consistently high-quality results.
Contract
This is an initial fixed-term project hire through the end of September 2026, with an anticipated extension through February 2027, subject to project requirements.
Location
This role requires working onsite at our Downtown Los Angeles studio five days per week. The project is highly collaborative and fast-moving, with the team working closely together in person throughout production.
What you'll do
  • Create feature-film quality character elements, environments and motion assets for use in production.
  • Use generative AI image and video tools to create, explore and iterate visual ideas against a clear creative brief.
  • Work within node-based generative AI workflows to generate and refine production assets.
  • Use conditioning and control techniques to shape composition, pose, character consistency and overall visual style.
  • Create and refine image-to-video, video-to-video and other generative motion outputs, maintaining visual quality and consistency across sequences.
  • Adjust lighting, perspective, composition and other visual elements using multimodal editing tools and established creative techniques.
  • Identify and correct artifacts, inconsistencies and other visual issues in generated content.
  • Perform light compositing, paint and finishing work where needed to deliver polished, production-ready assets.
  • Collaborate with other artists, technical artists and production teams to maintain the creative vision and quality of the project.
  • Test emerging tools and techniques, providing feedback to help improve the workflows used by the wider team.

What will help you succeed in this role
  • A strong artistic foundation and excellent visual judgement, particularly when creating photorealistic imagery.
  • Strong professional experience creating high-quality visual content within film, VFX, animation, games or another relevant creative production environment.
  • Hands-on experience using generative AI tools to create and refine high-quality, photorealistic imagery.
  • Experience using node-based generative AI workflows such as ComfyUI or similar graph-based tools.
  • Experience using conditioning and control techniques within generative AI workflows to manage composition, pose, character and stylistic consistency.
  • Strong hands-on experience with generative video tools, including image-to-video and video-to-video workflows.
  • A strong understanding of composition, lighting, color, perspective, camera and lens characteristics, continuity and visual consistency.
  • The ability to critically evaluate generated output, identify visual issues and iterate efficiently towards a clear creative target.
  • Experience refining generated assets using multimodal editing tools, compositing, digital painting or similar techniques.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality visual work across generative imagery and motion content.
  • The ability to collaborate effectively with artists, technical artists and production teams in a fast-moving production environment.

Even better if you also have
  • A background in compositing, digital matte painting, LookDev, animation or another relevant production art discipline.
  • Experience delivering visual assets within feature film, VFX, AAA game, or another high-end production environment.
  • Experience working with rapidly evolving generative AI tools and adapting established creative workflows as new capabilities emerge.

Think you could be a great fit?
If you have strong artistic experience, hands-on expertise with generative AI image and video workflows, and believe you could make an immediate impact on the project, we'd love to hear from you.
$100,000 - $160,000 a year
About Magnopus
Magnopus is an experience-focused technology company founded by a team of Oscar-winning artists, designers and engineers from the worlds of film, games and immersive media.
We create experiences that bring together storytelling, creativity and technology in new ways - from immersive attractions and interactive installations to virtual production, spatial computing, AI-powered experiences and emerging technologies. Our work helps some of the world's most recognisable brands and organisations connect with audiences in ways that weren't previously possible.
We've built experiences for millions of people around the world and continue to explore what's possible at the intersection of creativity, technology and human connection.
Though we've delivered a lot of incredible work, here are just a few examples you can explore yourself:
Metallica: Music Experience in UEFN
Mission: ISS
Alo Moves XR
World of Fallout
Daft Punk Experience, Fortnite
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere
We're proud of the work we create, but we're equally proud of how we create it. Magnopus is built around collaboration, curiosity and respect. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere, and we strive to create an environment where talented people can learn, grow and do some of the best work of their careers.
You'll join a multidisciplinary team of artists, designers, engineers, producers and technologists who specialise in bringing ambitious ideas to life. Studio work at Magnopus is varied, collaborative and often unlike anything you've worked on before, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects that push creative and technical boundaries.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process - for example, to transcribe interviews and generate summaries. These tools are not used to review applications or analyse resumes, and they do not replace human judgement. All hiring decisions are made by people. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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