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Epic Games

Principal Technical VFX Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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

Naughty Dog

Senior Character Artist

Santa Monica, CA

$135K - $142K/yr

The Character Art team is looking for a highly technical and artistic Senior Character Artist to ... FX and Lighting artists to create characters that meet artistic and technical requirements

Naughty Dog

Senior Character Artist

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$69.09 - $86.35/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

The Character Art team is looking for a highly technical and artistic Senior Character Artist to ... FX and Lighting artists to create characters that meet artistic and technical requirements

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$47.01/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to help artists generate concept frames, style frames, character explorations, and environment designs based on scripts, outlines, or verbal direction. * Test and ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Los Gatos, CA

$47.01/hr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Working alongside our growing team of artists, this role will specifically support experienced CG ... character explorations, and environment designs based on scripts, outlines, or verbal direction.

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Vancouver, WA

$47.01/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to help artists generate concept frames, style frames, character explorations, and environment designs based on scripts, outlines, or verbal direction. * Test and ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Los Angeles, CA

$47.01/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to help artists generate concept frames, style frames, character explorations, and environment designs based on scripts, outlines, or verbal direction. * Test and ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Los Gatos, CA

$47.01/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to help artists generate concept frames, style frames, character explorations, and environment designs based on scripts, outlines, or verbal direction. * Test and ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Los Angeles, CA

$47.01/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Working alongside our growing team of artists, this role will specifically support experienced CG ... character explorations, and environment designs based on scripts, outlines, or verbal direction.

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Gatos, CA

$62.74/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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

$62.74/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

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How much do internship character fx artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship character fx artist in the United States is $13.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $14.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an internship character FX artist?

Internship Character FX Artists are entry-level professionals or students who assist in creating and refining the visual effects (such as hair, fur, clothing, and skin simulations) for characters in animation, film, or video games. They typically work under the guidance of senior FX artists, learning industry-standard software and techniques. These internships provide practical experience in the production pipeline, allowing interns to build portfolios and gain valuable skills for a career in visual effects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an internship character FX artist?

To thrive as an Internship Character Fx Artist, you need a foundational understanding of character animation, rigging, and simulation, often supported by coursework in computer graphics or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, Houdini, and Adobe Creative Suite is typically expected, along with a strong demo reel showcasing relevant projects. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities help you collaborate effectively and adapt to feedback in a production environment. These skills are crucial for creating believable character effects that enhance storytelling and meet the technical demands of animation studios.

How does an internship character FX artist typically collaborate with other departments during a production?

As an Internship Character FX Artist, you'll regularly collaborate with animators, rigging artists, and technical directors to ensure that character effects—such as hair, cloth, and fur simulations—integrate seamlessly with character movements and the overall visual style. You may attend team meetings to review feedback, adjust simulations based on animation updates, and troubleshoot technical challenges together. This collaborative environment helps you gain exposure to the full animation pipeline, build communication skills, and understand how your work impacts the final product.

What is the difference between Internship Character Fx Artist vs Character Fx Artist?

AspectInternship Character Fx ArtistCharacter Fx Artist
Required CredentialsBasic knowledge of FX software, portfolio, ongoing educationAdvanced skills, professional experience, often a degree in related field
Work EnvironmentInternship programs, learning-focused, entry-level projectsFull-time studio work, complex FX tasks, collaborative teams
Employer & Industry UsageVFX studios, animation companies, gaming studiosVFX studios, film production, high-end gaming
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level roles, career starting pointsSkill development, career progression, professional work

The main difference between an Internship Character Fx Artist and a Character Fx Artist is experience level and scope of work. Internships are designed for beginners gaining foundational skills, while Character Fx Artists are experienced professionals handling complex effects in production environments.

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Principal Technical VFX Artist

Epic Games

Cary, NC • On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 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 Technical 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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