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The Mill

Senior Systems Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$114K - $156K/yr

Provide technical support for VFX Artists using Linux workstations. * Mentor Technical Engineers ... Support and mentor more junior members of the team. Qualifications Required skills, knowledge and ...

The Mill

Senior Systems Engineer

Manhattan, NY

$114K - $156K/yr

Provide technical support for VFX Artists using Linux workstations. * Mentor Technical Engineers ... Support and mentor more junior members of the team. Qualifications Required skills, knowledge and ...

WPP Production

Flame Artist

New York, NY · On-site

$125K - $295K/yr

Collaborate with executive producers and creative directors to break down scripts, bid VFX projects, and devise time/cost-effective pipelines. * Team Mentorship: Oversee junior artists and assistant ...

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How much do junior vfx artist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior vfx artist in Rutherford, NJ is $108,048.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,100.00 and $123,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior VFX artist?

A Junior VFX Artist is an entry-level position in the visual effects industry, responsible for assisting in the creation of digital effects for films, TV shows, video games, and commercials. They typically work under the supervision of senior artists, helping with tasks like compositing, 3D modeling, texturing, or animation. Junior VFX Artists are expected to have a strong foundation in industry-standard software such as Nuke, After Effects, Maya, or Houdini. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain experience, refine their technical skills, and advance to higher-level VFX positions over time.

What does a junior VFX artist do?

As a Junior Vfx Artist, your daily tasks usually involve working closely with more senior artists and supervisors to create, refine, and integrate visual effects shots for film, television, or games. You’ll spend much of your day using VFX software to composite elements, adjust textures, and troubleshoot visual errors, while attending team meetings to review feedback and track progress. Collaboration is frequent, as you share work-in-progress with your team and make revisions based on client or supervisor notes. The pace can be fast, especially as delivery deadlines approach, but the environment is also highly creative and supportive, making this a great starting point for building expertise in the VFX industry.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a junior VFX artist?

To thrive as a Junior Vfx Artist, you need a foundation in digital art, understanding of visual effects principles, and a relevant qualification such as a degree or diploma in animation, visual effects, or a related field. Proficiency with industry-standard software like Adobe After Effects, Nuke, or Houdini is crucial, and some employers may prefer familiarity with 3D packages and compositing tools. Attention to detail, teamwork, adaptability, and good time management are essential soft skills in this creative, collaborative field. These abilities enable you to effectively execute complex VFX sequences, meet project deadlines, and successfully contribute to studio workflows.

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Infographic showing various Junior Vfx Artist job openings in Rutherford, NJ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Temporary. Highlights an 50% In-person, and 50% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,048 per year, or $51.9 per hour.

Senior Systems Engineer

The Mill

Manhattan, NY • On-site, Remote

$114K - $156K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 hours ago

Job description

Company Description
The Mill is seeking Principal Technology Engineers to join our ever expanding group. The role is a staff role with benefits and will be based in our New York Studio. The Mill has offices in New York, Chicago, London, Bangalore and Los Angeles each with a local engineering team at each location. You will be working in collaboration with local and worldwide technology team leaders to maintain the upkeep of the facility and service all and any technical needs that arise all while adhering to global standards and practice.
The Principal Technology Engineer will have the knowledge and confidence to work within the VFX industry and carry out any tasks set by their line managers.The job consists of being the support contact for any technical queries and helping out any senior/managerial staff within the Technology department. Interpersonal skills are essential as you will be working closely with Artists, Producers as well as Engineers both local and from other offices. Shift work will be required from time to time as well as working on weekends when required.
Depending on experience, the role could also be intimately involved with network, video and audio services within the facilities. The successful candidate will show a willingness to turn their hand to any challenge presented to them and resource it in a timescale relevant to urgency. This will undoubtedly involve juggling tasks running in tandem and will be reporting to the local Head of Technology.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical support for VFX Artists using Linux workstations.
  • Mentor Technical Engineers and ensure their growth within the department.
  • Maintain server room and colocation facility equipment along with the Technology Engineers.
  • Network design, management and troubleshooting. Layer 2/3 network switches.
  • Support physical security systems/applications and ensure proper functioning.
  • Install, deploy, and troubleshoot VFX tools including Flame, Maya, Nuke, Baselight
  • Support and maintain infrastructure including Linux render nodes, Isilon storage, Linux servers and workstations, network equipment, and virtual machines.
  • Take ownership of and assist the Technology team with various evaluation, installation, development and decommissioning projects.
  • Manage preventative maintenance schedules.
  • Knowledge of other relevant security technologies and processes, e.g. encryption and authentication methods/ methodologies.
  • Virtualization, Containerization, Cloud Compute and knowledge thereof.
  • Upgrade and configure infrastructure systems and software per as needed.
  • Support and mentor more junior members of the team.

Qualifications
Required skills, knowledge and experience:
  • A knowledge of AWS/GCP concepts and workflows
  • A minimum of 3 years UNIX/Linux, Mac OS X and Windows system administration experience.
  • Engineering level knowledge of standard CG, compositing and color grading applications (Maya, Houdini, Flame, Nuke and Baselight)
  • Strong OS X and Windows support & configuration skills
  • Experience with scale strongly preferred. (Renderfarms, Clusters, Clouds, Enterprise, etc.)
  • Autonomous self-starter
  • Excellent communication, people skills, and team working skills.
  • System administration knowledge of Active Directory, DNS & DHCP
  • Programming or scripting experience beneficial. E.g. Bash / Python / PowerShell

Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
  • 5+ years working experience in VFX or similar industries.
  • GCS/AWS Cloud Certifications beneficial.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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