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The Walt Disney Company

Sr. VFX Artist

Glendale, CA · Remote

$120K - $186K/yr

This is a remote role. What You Will Do: * Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to ... Add life, movement and color to our worlds though atmospherics, weather and environmental effects ...

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Arrow International, Inc

Senior Artist

$130K - $155K/yr

... remote role. The ideal candidate is a highly versatile game artist with experience creating and ... Exceptional artistic skills including composition, color theory, typography, visual hierarchy, and ...

Pipeworks Studios

Technical Artist

Eugene, OR · On-site +1

$127K - $152K/yr

We're happy to support our team no matter where they prefer to work: remote, in office, or hybrid ... Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they ...

Pipeworks Studios

Technical Artist

Eugene, OR · On-site +1

$70K - $82K/yr

We're happy to support our team no matter where they prefer to work: remote, in office, or hybrid ... Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they ...

Prisms VR

3D Artist (Remote)

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$110K - $140K/yr

As a 3D Artist, you will craft characters, environments, and educational 3D motion graphic ... Solid understanding of compositions, color theories, and other industry-standard best 3D art ...

ARTHREX

Technical Artist III- UI/UX (REMOTE)

OR · Remote

$89K - $170K/yr

Technical Artist III- UI/UX (REMOTE) Salary Range: Salary Minimum: $89,500 Salary Maximum: $170,000 ... to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin ...

QVC

Retouching Artist (US)

We are only able to consider you for this remote role if you live in PA, NJ, or DE. Relocation ... An eye for retouching concepts such as color correction and dust removal to produce finalized ...

Stone Kite

Staff Environment Artist

Seattle, WA · Remote

$150K - $170K/yr

This role is a remote based position. What You'll Do: Environment Art & Pipeline * Create high ... Strong understanding of lighting, composition, color, and spatial storytelling * Experience ...

The E.W. Scripps Company

Graphic Artist, Remote

$130K - $155K/yr

This remote role offers the opportunity to design for our local, national, and corporate businesses ... Strong understanding of layout, typography, color theory, and brand consistency across print and ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$125K - $149K/yr

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin ...

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How much do remote color artist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote color artist in the United States is $129,541.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $152,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote color artist?

Remote color artists are creative professionals who work from a remote location to add color, shading, and visual effects to illustrations, comics, animations, or other visual projects. They collaborate with art directors, illustrators, and clients through digital platforms to ensure the final artwork meets the desired style and quality. Remote color artists use specialized software, such as Adobe Photoshop or Procreate, to digitally color and enhance images. Their work is essential in bringing depth, mood, and vibrancy to visual content, often for publishing, entertainment, or advertising industries.

How does a remote color artist typically collaborate with other members of the creative team?

As a remote color artist, collaboration with writers, pencillers, inkers, and editors usually happens through digital platforms and frequent communication. File sharing is commonly managed via cloud-based tools, and feedback is exchanged through video calls, emails, or project management software. Clear communication and proactive updates are key to ensuring your color work aligns with the creative vision and meets deadlines. Although you may work independently, staying connected with the team helps maintain a cohesive visual style and smooth workflow.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote color artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Color Artist, you need strong artistic ability, a deep understanding of color theory, and proficiency in digital illustration, often supported by a relevant degree or portfolio. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and drawing tablets is typically required. Excellent communication, time management, and self-motivation are crucial soft skills for remote collaboration and meeting deadlines. These skills and qualities are vital to producing high-quality visual work that meets client expectations and project requirements in a distributed work environment.

What is the difference between Remote Color Artist vs Remote Concept Artist?

AspectRemote Color ArtistRemote Concept Artist
Required SkillsColor theory, digital painting, software proficiency (Photoshop, Painter)Sketching, visual storytelling, digital illustration
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with art directors, primarily in post-production or digital art teamsWorks closely with designers and directors during pre-production
Industry UsageVideo games, animation, film post-productionVideo games, animation, film pre-production

Remote Color Artists focus on applying color to existing artwork, while Remote Concept Artists create initial visual ideas and designs. Both roles require strong digital art skills and often work within the same industries, but their responsibilities differ in the project pipeline.

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Infographic showing various Remote Color Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,541 per year, or $62.3 per hour.

Sr. VFX Artist

The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, CA • Remote

$120K - $186K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life

Posted 2 days ago

New

Key responsibilities

  • Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to visualize gameplay, magical powers, and transformations.

  • Add life, movement, and color to worlds through atmospherics, weather, and environmental effects created in Unreal 5, Niagara, and other tools.

  • Technically implement, integrate, troubleshoot, and ensure the visual fidelity and performance of VFX in game.

Walt Disney Company rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 130 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 52 rated entertainment

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Sr. VFX Artist

Req ID:

10158840

Job Description:

Senior VFX ArtistAbout the Role & Team

Disney Digital Entertainment, a division of Disney Experiences, is embarking on a mission to create the 'digital front door' for The Walt Disney Company, bringing all of the magic of Disney together into a new interactive universe.

We are building an expert development team that will be building a groundbreaking game experience that will herald the next generation of Disney to the world. Working with top-class industry talent, this role is perfect for the seasoned transformative concept artist looking to create something epic - collaborating with an incredible group of game developers focusing on individual experiences to build a wonderfully rich and cohesive product that is truly "Disney".

We are looking for a uniquely talented Senior VFX Artist to join us on a daring and exciting new project. If you are an imaginative creator with superb real time visual effects skills, and have a love of Disney/Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel properties, you'll want to check out this opportunity!

The Senior VFX Artist will report to the Lead VFX Artist. This is a remote role.

What You Will Do:
  • Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to visualize incredible gameplay, magical powers and amazing transformations based on Disney's robust portfolio of characters and worlds including Disney/Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars.
  • Add life, movement and color to our worlds though atmospherics, weather and environmental effects created in Unreal 5, Niagara and other tools.
  • Technically implement, integrate, troubleshoot and ensure the visual fidelity and performance of VFX in game.
  • Iterate on game assets with fellow artists via paint overs, studies and group critiques.
  • Serve as a key member of a growing game development team at Disney,
Required Qualifications & Skills:
  • 5 years of game development experience, including holding a position of VFX Artist for at least 3 years.
  • Extensive understanding of 3D graphics, shaders, particles systems, physics, ribbons, etc.
  • Excellent sense of VFX movement, animation, timing, impact and anticipation.
  • Ability to visualize effects with or without concept art, and the ability to create VFX textures, materials and geometry from scratch, matching a broad range of styles.
  • Strong game design awareness and ability to prototype, create and refine effects that support and communicate gameplay.
  • Technical aptitude and high level of comfort working with complex, node-based systems, scripts and tools.
  • Expert level proficiency with Maya, Substance, Photoshop and/or equivalent 3D and 2D software
  • Experience with Unreal 5 and Niagara in a production environment preferred.
  • Proficiency with Houdini and/or other VFX simulation tools a plus.
  • Enjoy creative problem-solving and building something new and innovative.
  • Value building and being part of an inclusive and positive team culture.
Education
  • A Bachelor's degree in Art and/or Design or equivalent combination of education and experience
Additional Information
  • Please include a portfolio demonstrating consistently excellent, eye-catching real time VFX you've created for games. If you have a password, kindly include it with submission for consideration.
Benefits:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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The hiring range for this remote position is $120,800 to $186,200 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

NA - Games

Job Posting Primary Business:

Regional (NA - Games)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Games-Art-Animation

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-09-01

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About Walt Disney

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

Industry

Amusement, gambling, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Burbank, CA, US

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