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Virtual Producer

Unreal Artist/Generalist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Create Unreal Engine FX including Environmental FX and particle FX. * Work with Environmental Artist and Technical artist to ensure experiences meet performance requirements. * Work with Technical ...

Epic Games

Principal Technical VFX Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

You'll own FX systems, solve hard technical problems, and set the visual and technical standard for ... Deep proficiency with Niagara and Unreal Engine's material system * Shader authoring experience ...

Virtual Producer

Unreal VFX Artist

Pleasant Grove, UT · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Experience in using Unreal's Niagara to create fx with a supporting reel. * A general understanding ... Work with an incredible team of artists and developers. * Be involved with awesome, world-class IPs.

Epoch Games

Unreal Engine Technical Artist

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$109K - $130K/yr

... Effects (FX) for The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO), an open-world Fantasy RPG being ... Unreal Engine 4 experience, and experience with creating Shaders, Lighting, Particles, Optimization ...

Swaybox Studios

Unreal Generalist

New Orleans, LA · On-site

The Unreal Artist (Generalist) will focus on the creation and execution of CG replacements and set ... FX, lighting, and rendering. * Proficiency with industry-standard DCC and texturing applications ...

Virtual Producer

Unreal Engine Developer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

... artists and engineers to identify problems and provide innovative solutions. * Experience working in a professional gaming or film/TV production environment. * Familiarity with Unreal In‑Camera FX ...

Swaybox Studios

Unreal Generalist

New Orleans, LA

The Unreal Artist (Generalist) will focus on the creation and execution of CG replacements and set ... FX, lighting, and rendering. * Proficiency with industry-standard DCC and texturing applications ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist - Ink

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$62.74/hr

Artists on this team will help shape storytelling and visual aesthetics with creative leadership ... Unreal Engine. * Ability to help develop character and visual designs that align with the desired ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist - Ink

Los Gatos, CA

$62.74/hr

Artists on this team will help shape storytelling and visual aesthetics with creative leadership ... Unreal Engine. Ability to help develop character and visual designs that align with the desired ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist - Ink

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$62.74/hr

Artists on this team will help shape storytelling and visual aesthetics with creative leadership ... Unreal Engine. * Ability to help develop character and visual designs that align with the desired ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist - Ink

$62.74/hr

Artists on this team will help shape storytelling and visual aesthetics with creative leadership ... Unreal Engine. * Ability to help develop character and visual designs that align with the desired ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist - Ink

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$62.74/hr

Artists on this team will help shape storytelling and visual aesthetics with creative leadership ... Unreal Engine. * Ability to help develop character and visual designs that align with the desired ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist - Ink

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$62.74/hr

Artists on this team will help shape storytelling and visual aesthetics with creative leadership ... Unreal Engine. Ability to help develop character and visual designs that align with the desired ...

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How much do unreal fx artist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for unreal fx artist in the United States is $246,250.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,500.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Unreal Fx Artist vs VFX Artist?

AspectUnreal Fx ArtistVFX Artist
CredentialsPortfolio, possibly some software certificationsPortfolio, often formal VFX or related certifications
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in game development, real-time enginesFilm, TV, advertising, post-production
Industry UsageVideo game studios, real-time visualizationFilm studios, VFX companies
Common Search IntentReal-time effects, game assetsHigh-quality visual effects, compositing

The Unreal Fx Artist specializes in creating real-time visual effects within Unreal Engine for games and interactive media, focusing on performance and integration. In contrast, a VFX Artist works on high-end visual effects for film and television, emphasizing compositing and post-production. While both roles involve visual effects creation, Unreal Fx Artists focus on real-time, interactive environments, whereas VFX Artists work on pre-rendered effects for cinematic projects.

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Infographic showing various Unreal Fx Artist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, 44% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $246,250 per year, or $118.4 per hour.

Expression of Interest - FX Artist

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

AGBO Films LLC
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Temporary

Re-posted 4 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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