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Epic Games

Principal Technical VFX Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

... 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 ...

Naughty Dog

Senior Character Artist

Santa Monica, CA

$135K - $142K/yr

... in game Maintain a clear and consistent workflow under an established schedule Work closely to FX ... Provide direction to character artists for aesthetic and technical considerations * Work closely ...

Naughty Dog

Senior Character Artist

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$69.09 - $86.35/hr

Create high poly models, UVs, in game topology and textures to ensure high quality in game ... FX and Lighting artists to create characters that meet artistic and technical requirements

Human Computer Lab

Character Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$142K - $149K/yr

What to expect We're looking for a character artist to help define how LeLamp looks, moves, and ... Take ownership over your work end to end, from first sketch to a behavior that's live in the robot.

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$47.01/hr

... in the building and fine tuning of generative image and video models * Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to help artists generate concept frames, style frames, character explorations, and environment ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Los Gatos, CA

$47.01/hr

... in the building and fine tuning of generative image and video models Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to help artists generate concept frames, style frames, character explorations, and environment ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Vancouver, WA

$47.01/hr

... in the building and fine tuning of generative image and video models * Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to help artists generate concept frames, style frames, character explorations, and environment ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Los Angeles, CA

$47.01/hr

... in the building and fine tuning of generative image and video models * Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to help artists generate concept frames, style frames, character explorations, and environment ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Los Gatos, CA

$47.01/hr

... in the building and fine tuning of generative image and video models * Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to help artists generate concept frames, style frames, character explorations, and environment ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Los Angeles, CA

$47.01/hr

... in the building and fine tuning of generative image and video models Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to help artists generate concept frames, style frames, character explorations, and environment ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Gatos, CA

$62.74/hr

Actively participate in creative discussions and brainstorming sessions. Use GenAI tools such as ... Ability to help develop character and visual designs that align with the desired style and ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Angeles, CA

$62.74/hr

Actively participate in creative discussions and brainstorming sessions. * Use GenAI tools such as ... Ability to help develop character and visual designs that align with the desired style and ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

$62.74/hr

Actively participate in creative discussions and brainstorming sessions. * Use GenAI tools such as ... Ability to help develop character and visual designs that align with the desired style and ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$62.74/hr

Actively participate in creative discussions and brainstorming sessions. Use GenAI tools such as ... Ability to help develop character and visual designs that align with the desired style and ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$62.74/hr

Actively participate in creative discussions and brainstorming sessions. * Use GenAI tools such as ... Ability to help develop character and visual designs that align with the desired style and ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for live in character fx artist in the United States is $120,531.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,000.00 and $127,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Live In Character Fx Artist vs Character FX Artist?

AspectLive In Character Fx ArtistCharacter FX Artist
CredentialsPortfolio, experience in FX and character effectsPortfolio, experience in FX and character effects
Work EnvironmentFilm, TV, live performances, theme parksFilm, animation, video games
Industry UsageUsed in live-action and immersive experiencesPrimarily in animation and gaming
Search IntentLive action effects, immersive character effectsDigital character effects, animation effects

The Live In Character Fx Artist specializes in creating effects that interact with live actors or environments, often in live-action or immersive settings. In contrast, the Character FX Artist focuses on digital effects for animated characters or CGI in films and games. Both roles require similar skills and experience but differ mainly in their work environment and application.

What does a live in character FX artist do?

A live-in character FX artist creates real-time visual effects for characters in live performances, films, or virtual environments. They use software and tools like Houdini or Maya to design and implement effects such as fire, smoke, or magical elements, often working closely with animators and designers to ensure seamless integration. This role requires strong technical skills, creativity, and knowledge of visual effects pipelines.

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Infographic showing various Live In Character Fx Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,531 per year, or $57.9 per hour.

Expression of Interest - FX Artist

AGBO Films LLC

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Temporary

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

About the Company:
Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the future of film and television. The Russo Brothers and AGBO have generated more than $7 billion at the global box office, including Avengers: Endgame. The studio's projects include Academy Award-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once, Netflix hits The Gray Man and Extraction, and Prime Video's visceral thriller The Bluff and the global Citadel franchise. Citadel Season 2 premieres in May 2026.
AGBO is currently in production with Netflix on Tygo and Mercenary, both part of the Extraction universe, as well as with Lionsgate on John Rambo, a prequel to the iconic franchise. The studio is in post-production on The Whisper Man, starring Robert De Niro, and Avengers: Doomsday, which will be released December 18, 2026. AGBO will begin shooting Avengers: Secret Wars later this year. Both upcoming Avengers films are directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and co-produced by AGBO and Marvel Studios.
About the Position:
AGBO is seeking a talented FX Artist to join our Visual Effects (VFX) team. The FX Artist will help bring all forms of real-time FX to life and push the visual development of a high quality project. The Artist will develop an artistic vision of hand-crafted FX to be used in the Unreal Engine.
This is an Expression of Interest role.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with the Lead Artist and other departments to deliver spectacular quality visual effects.
  • Provide technical setup, integration, and troubleshooting of performant FX in real-time.
  • Paint FX textures from scratch and combine traditional hand-crafted art techniques with next gen shaders and materials to create a unique visual style for all types of FX (magic, water, fire, smoke, etc.).
  • Document and communicate specifications and visual benchmarks to support the artistic vision to both studio and external artists.
  • Will use sprite-based particle systems along with pixel and vertex shaders to build a wide variety of real-time special effects.
  • Ability to use traditional visual effects software such as Maya, Max, Photoshop, Houdini, etc. along with proprietary tools to deliver high quality visual effects simulating real world physical elements.
  • Read and write script code to sequence effects.
  • Troubleshoot artistic, technical, and performance issues.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:
  • 3+ years professional experience as an FX artist and/or art lead and specialize in using Maya, Photoshop, and in game VFX systems.
  • Working knowledge of 3D rendering engines and experience designing FX shaders, particle systems, physics, ribbons, shaders, etc.
  • Exceptional understanding of next generation asset creation and VFX pipelines and tools.
  • Have an exceptional understanding of the role FX has in production and know how to use color, shape, timing, rhythm, and readability to create compelling, memorable, and performant FX.
  • Strong understanding of real-time simulation, offline simulation, materials, and performance including Niagra within Unreal Engine.
  • Mastery of relevant software packages such as Houdini, Substance, EmberGen, Photoshop, After Effects and/or Maya.
  • The ability to be self-sufficient, reliable, and responsible for large tasks.
  • Have an eye for polish and detail for final production.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating your artistic and technical capabilities.

Additional Information:
  • This is a temporary position with the possibility of extension based on project needs.
  • This is an Expression of Interest role. You will be contacted once an opportunity becomes available.
  • Remote candidates may be considered; however, preference will be given to those who can work in Los Angeles.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
  • Please submit a portfolio or demo reel for consideration.

AGBO Labs LLC is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education and experience.
AGBO participates in E-Verify - English | Spanish
The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent to this position.

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