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Creative / Art Director

Justin, TX · On-site

$142K - $150K/yr

... artists * Lead creative pitches from concept to final execution and present to key internal ... Experience with creating photoreal CG environments is a bonus * Experience with Unreal Engine (AR ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead cg artist in the United States is $25.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lead CG Artist?

To thrive as a Lead CG Artist, you need advanced proficiency in 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering, typically supported by a degree in computer graphics, animation, or a related field. Expertise with industry-standard tools such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, ZBrush, and rendering engines like Arnold or V-Ray is essential, along with experience using production tracking software. Strong leadership, creative problem-solving, and effective communication skills help guide teams and ensure project vision is met. These skills are crucial for delivering high-quality visual content, meeting deadlines, and fostering collaboration in demanding production environments.

What is a Lead CG Artist?

Lead CG Artists are senior professionals in the field of computer-generated imagery who manage and guide teams of artists to create high-quality visual assets for films, games, commercials, and other media. They oversee the development of 3D models, textures, lighting, and animation, ensuring that all elements meet the project's artistic vision and technical requirements. In addition to hands-on work, Lead CG Artists collaborate closely with directors, producers, and other departments to maintain consistency and quality, while also mentoring junior team members and troubleshooting technical challenges.

What are some common challenges faced by a Lead CG Artist when managing a team on complex projects?

As a Lead CG Artist, one of the main challenges is balancing creative vision with tight production timelines while ensuring high-quality output from the team. Managing a diverse group of artists often means addressing varying skill levels and encouraging collaboration to achieve a unified style. Additionally, the role requires clear communication between departments, such as animation, modeling, and lighting, to maintain consistency across all assets. Effective problem-solving and adaptability are crucial, as last-minute changes or technical issues frequently arise in large-scale projects.
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Manager, Production Services, Animation Series

Netflix

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Netflix rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

70th of 76 rated media


Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology.

Come be a part of what's next. The Opportunity Vine Studios is Netflix's LA-based Series Animation production facility, offering collaborative review spaces, premium offline edit bays, a scratch room, and a screening room. Our Production Services team acts as the primary point of contact for engineering and technical operational support for productions at Vine Studios, helping shows navigate production and post production challenges from development through delivery, and partnering with our broader engineering teams to resolve issues that require deeper technical expertise.

As the team grows, we're looking for a manager to lead its day-to-day operations and ensure productions get consistent, high-quality support. The Role The Production Services Manager leads the day-to-day operations of the Production Services team at Vine Studios, managing a team of support engineers. This role owns the relationships with production executives, producers, and post production managers across active shows, and is responsible for how the team triages, escalates, and resolves support requests.

It also requires a strong working partnership with Media Systems and Production Engineering teams to refine and evolve the engineering and technology support structure at Vine Studios. The ideal candidate brings a strong post production and production support background, is comfortable operating in high-pressure environments, and can bridge technical and creative conversations with ease. Responsibilities: Responsible for technical infrastructure and operations across specialty rooms and Editorial for Netflix Series Animation at Vine Studios, including on-site preventative maintenance and calibration to ensure optimum performance Leads day-to-day operations of the production services team, managing and prioritizing workload and projects - triaging incoming issues, assessing urgency against production context, and escalating appropriately Establishes and refines operational procedures for how the team triages, escalates, and resolves support requests - ensuring consistency and predictability Identifies recurring support patterns; drives root cause analysis and implements systemic fixes to reduce repeat incidents and improve team efficiency Builds a cross-training program so the team can support one another during periods of heavy workload and time off Owns relationships with production managers, producers, and post production managers across active shows, maintaining regular proactive touch points to stay ahead of issues Manages facility projects at Vine Studios including specialty room refreshes, edit bay upgrades, and infrastructure improvements in coordination with Media Systems and Production Engineering teams Partners with engineering stakeholder teams to evolve tools, platforms, and workflows that meet the future needs of production workflows and pipelines Partners with the in-house VFX Manager to implement color workflow guidance for productions and creative artists working remotely and at Vine Studios Supports the creative infrastructure and pipeline, evaluating software needs and discussing solutions with production stakeholders Works closely with internal tech support teams that handle initial production support, escalating issues to Production Services when necessary Provides real-world perspective, setting the context, parameters, and business requirements, for Media Systems and Production Engineering partners to deliver Tier 2 & 3 levels of support Manages screening room scheduling and usage across productions; ensures the team maintains operational readiness for screening and review room support Develops and delivers guidance for productions on how to engage with the team - what support is available, how to escalate, and what to expect Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in production or post engineering and/or production technology at a post production facility or studio Strong people manager with demonstrated ability to lead and drive initiatives, develop strategy, and hold the team accountable Experience leading, mentoring, and training direct reports and partners Post production and production support background with deep knowledge of production and post-production workflows - including non-linear editing, color science, VFX, and audio mastering Knowledge of the technical and artistic fundamentals of animation and VFX, including 2D and CG pipelines Strong relationships and hands-on knowledge of key industry manufacturers, their tools, and software, such as Avid, Adobe Premiere, Foundry, and SyncSketch Understanding of networking (switched IP protocols, DNS, ports), network storage, and workstation architectures and how they relate to and optimize production and post-production workflows and media management Experience across Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems and workstation hardware (GPUs, memory, etc.), along with the Google Tool Suite Collaborative relationship builder who bridges technical and creative gaps in conversations, brings cross-functional teams together, and breaks down silos Calm and decisive under pressure or in ambiguous situations - thinks on your feet and owns problems through to resolution Stays current on emerging production and post production technologies; flags relevant developments to leadership Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses

You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $197,000.00 - $340,000.00

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off.

Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here. Netflix is a unique culture and environment.

Learn more here. Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.


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About Netflix

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Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Gatos, CA, US

Year founded

1997