Beverly Hills, CA · On-site
$50 - $125/hr
Job Title: 3D / Generative AI + VR Visual Artist (VFX & Real‑Time) Company: MemeHouse Design ... composition, lighting, color, motion, and an instinct for syncing visuals to music.
Quick apply
Beverly Hills, CA · On-site
$50 - $125/hr
Job Title: 3D / Generative AI + VR Visual Artist (VFX & Real‑Time) Company: MemeHouse Design ... composition, lighting, color, motion, and an instinct for syncing visuals to music.
Lehi, UT · On-site
We're looking for a Video Editor / VFX Artist to join our post-production team, working primarily ... Eye for detail on product-accurate color, lighting, and presentation * Ability to balance a fast ...
Lehi, UT · On-site
We're looking for a Video Editor / VFX Artist to join our post-production team, working primarily ... Eye for detail on product-accurate color, lighting, and presentation * Ability to balance a fast ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
... VFX, animation, or digital production. * Strong artistic eye for composition, lighting, color, and photographic realism. * Deep understanding of digital photography, lens behavior, perspective, and ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
... VFX, animation, or digital production. * Strong artistic eye for composition, lighting, color, and photographic realism. * Deep understanding of digital photography, lens behavior, perspective, and ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$150K/yr
... VFX, animation, or digital production. * Strong artistic eye for composition, lighting, color, and photographic realism. * Deep understanding of digital photography, lens behavior, perspective, and ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$150K/yr
... VFX, animation, or digital production. * Strong artistic eye for composition, lighting, color, and photographic realism. * Deep understanding of digital photography, lens behavior, perspective, and ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
... VFX, animation, or digital production. * Strong artistic eye for composition, lighting, color, and photographic realism. * Deep understanding of digital photography, lens behavior, perspective, and ...
Quick apply
Manhattan, NY · On-site
... VFX, animation, or digital production. * Strong artistic eye for composition, lighting, color, and photographic realism. * Deep understanding of digital photography, lens behavior, perspective, and ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
The Role We're hiring an artist to help build the 3D world of Tolan. You'll create beautiful ... Tune materials, shaders, lighting setups, and VFX to create a stylized, expressive and rich world.
San Francisco, CA · On-site
The Role We're hiring an artist to help build the 3D world of Tolan. You'll create beautiful ... Tune materials, shaders, lighting setups, and VFX to create a stylized, expressive and rich world.
New York, NY · On-site
$60 - $90/hr
... VFX , or video game industry. * Proven track record on 2 or more professional films or games. * Specialization as Lighting Technical Director (TD) , Lighting, 3D Lighting, or Look Development Artist ...
Quick apply
New York, NY · On-site
$60 - $90/hr
... VFX , or video game industry. * Proven track record on 2 or more professional films or games. * Specialization as Lighting Technical Director (TD) , Lighting, 3D Lighting, or Look Development Artist ...
Lehi, UT · On-site
About the Role We're looking for a Video Editor / VFX Artist to join our post-production team ... Eye for detail on product-accurate color, lighting, and presentation * Ability to balance a fast ...
Quick apply
Lehi, UT · On-site
About the Role We're looking for a Video Editor / VFX Artist to join our post-production team ... Eye for detail on product-accurate color, lighting, and presentation * Ability to balance a fast ...
$60 - $90/hr
Lighting Supervisor, Lead, or Artist: Deep understanding of illumination, lighting consistency, and ... Role: Visual Quality Expert (Film, VFX & Animation) * Engagement Type: Part-Time * Expected ...
$60 - $90/hr
Lighting Supervisor, Lead, or Artist: Deep understanding of illumination, lighting consistency, and ... Role: Visual Quality Expert (Film, VFX & Animation) * Engagement Type: Part-Time * Expected ...
VFX Reports To: VFX Supervisor and CG Supervisor Employment Type: Full Time Why join Swaybox ... Lighting, and Compositing. * Create accurate rotomation of CG character rigs to match puppet and ...
VFX Reports To: VFX Supervisor and CG Supervisor Employment Type: Full Time Why join Swaybox ... Lighting, and Compositing. * Create accurate rotomation of CG character rigs to match puppet and ...
Lehi, UT · On-site
We're looking for a Video Editor / VFX Artist to join our post-production team, working primarily ... Eye for detail on product-accurate color, lighting, and presentation * Ability to balance a fast ...
Lehi, UT · On-site
We're looking for a Video Editor / VFX Artist to join our post-production team, working primarily ... Eye for detail on product-accurate color, lighting, and presentation * Ability to balance a fast ...
Buffalo, NY · On-site
$65K/yr
THE ROLE Agency 15 is looking for a VFX Generalist to own video editing, 2D/3D animation, and ... This role blends traditional post-production craft -- editing, compositing, lighting, and animation ...
Quick apply
Buffalo, NY · On-site
$65K/yr
THE ROLE Agency 15 is looking for a VFX Generalist to own video editing, 2D/3D animation, and ... This role blends traditional post-production craft -- editing, compositing, lighting, and animation ...
Our mission is grounded in empowering artists while ensuring the responsible and commercially safe ... on-set lighting and lens characteristics, and hitting the fidelity bar that supervisors demand.
Our mission is grounded in empowering artists while ensuring the responsible and commercially safe ... on-set lighting and lens characteristics, and hitting the fidelity bar that supervisors demand.
New Orleans, LA · On-site
$122K - $146K/yr
VFX Reports To: VFX Supervisor and CG Supervisor Employment Type: Full Time Why join Swaybox ... Lighting, and Compositing. * Create accurate rotomation of CG character rigs to match puppet and ...
New Orleans, LA · On-site
$122K - $146K/yr
VFX Reports To: VFX Supervisor and CG Supervisor Employment Type: Full Time Why join Swaybox ... Lighting, and Compositing. * Create accurate rotomation of CG character rigs to match puppet and ...
Cary, NC · On-site
$110 - $170/hr
Collaborate intensely with downstream teams (Level Designers, Lighting Artists, VFX Artists) to ensure concept designs translate flawlessly into playable, technically sound 3D spaces. * Team ...
Cary, NC · On-site
$110 - $170/hr
Collaborate intensely with downstream teams (Level Designers, Lighting Artists, VFX Artists) to ensure concept designs translate flawlessly into playable, technically sound 3D spaces. * Team ...
Our mission is grounded in empowering artists while ensuring the responsible and commercially safe ... on-set lighting and lens characteristics, and hitting the fidelity bar that supervisors demand.
Our mission is grounded in empowering artists while ensuring the responsible and commercially safe ... on-set lighting and lens characteristics, and hitting the fidelity bar that supervisors demand.
Austin, TX · On-site
$125K - $150K/yr
Senior Technical Artist Would you like to help push the visual quality of current and future games ... Experience working with both lighting and VFX in Unreal Engine * Knowledge in FluidNinja, Chaos ...
Quick apply
Austin, TX · On-site
$125K - $150K/yr
Senior Technical Artist Would you like to help push the visual quality of current and future games ... Experience working with both lighting and VFX in Unreal Engine * Knowledge in FluidNinja, Chaos ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$140K - $165K/yr
Provide world-class artistic and technical direction for all visual effects, ensuring the final ... Expert-level knowledge of cinematic techniques, camera systems, lighting, and color science.
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$140K - $165K/yr
Provide world-class artistic and technical direction for all visual effects, ensuring the final ... Expert-level knowledge of cinematic techniques, camera systems, lighting, and color science.
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$80K - $120K/yr
As a VFX and Animation Artist at Anatomage, you will be the driving creative force behind our real ... You will utilize your 3D generalist skills - spanning modeling, texturing, and lighting - to create ...
Quick apply
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$80K - $120K/yr
As a VFX and Animation Artist at Anatomage, you will be the driving creative force behind our real ... You will utilize your 3D generalist skills - spanning modeling, texturing, and lighting - to create ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$80K - $120K/yr
As a VFX and Animation Artist at Anatomage, you will be the driving creative force behind our real ... You will utilize your 3D generalist skills - spanning modeling, texturing, and lighting - to create ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$80K - $120K/yr
As a VFX and Animation Artist at Anatomage, you will be the driving creative force behind our real ... You will utilize your 3D generalist skills - spanning modeling, texturing, and lighting - to create ...
$42K - $52K
9% of jobs
$52K - $62K
5% of jobs
$62K - $72K
3% of jobs
$72K - $82K
5% of jobs
$84.3K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$82K - $92K
11% of jobs
$92K - $102K
1% of jobs
$102K - $112K
1% of jobs
The median wage is $114.8K / yr.
$112K - $122K
53% of jobs
$122K - $132K
4% of jobs
$132K - $142K
1% of jobs
$142K - $152K
6% of jobs
$42K
$106K
$152K
A VFX Lighting Artist is responsible for creating and fine-tuning the lighting in computer-generated scenes to enhance realism, mood, and storytelling. They work with 3D models, textures, and render engines to simulate how light interacts with surfaces, ensuring consistency with live-action footage or stylistic requirements. Their role is crucial in setting the atmosphere of a scene and directing the audience's focus. They collaborate with other departments, such as compositing and shading, to achieve the final visual look.
To thrive as a Vfx Lighting Artist, you need a strong grasp of lighting principles, color theory, digital composition, and an art or design-related degree or equivalent experience. Expertise with industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, Houdini, Arnold, and proprietary render engines is crucial, along with familiarity with rendering pipelines and possibly certifications in these tools. Collaboration, attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and clear communication are key soft skills that set outstanding Vfx Lighting Artists apart. These abilities are vital to produce visually compelling, technically precise sequences that integrate seamlessly with the broader visual effects team’s work and the project's creative vision.
Vfx Lighting Artists frequently collaborate with departments such as modeling, texturing, compositing, and animation to ensure that lighting integrates realistically and artistically across all visual elements. Daily, you can expect to review assets, discuss lighting needs with supervisors and lead artists, and address feedback from the compositing and VFX supervisors to achieve the desired look. Effective communication is essential, as adjustments may be required to accommodate changes in assets or overall project direction. This teamwork-driven workflow not only helps maintain consistency in quality and style but also provides opportunities to learn from peers and advance within multidisciplinary VFX teams.
Cities with the most Vfx Lighting Artist job openings:
The most popular types of Vfx Lighting Artist jobs are:
States with the most job openings for Vfx Lighting Artist jobs include:
The top searched job categories for Vfx Lighting Artist jobs are:
Beverly Hills, CA • On-site
$50 - $125/hr
Full-time
Re-posted 27 days ago
Job Title: 3D / Generative AI + VR Visual Artist (VFX & Real‑Time)
Company: MemeHouse Design Studios
Location: Beverly Hills / Los Angeles, CA – Hybrid or On‑Site
Employment Type: Contract / Full‑Time (Flexible)
Pay Rate: $50–$125 per hour (based on experience and project length)
Reports To: Creative Director / Head of Design Studios
About MemeHouse Design Studios
------------------------------
MemeHouse Design Studios is the visual‑world‑building arm of MemeHouse, creating immersive visuals for creators, live productions, short‑form media, and real‑world events. We blend real‑time 3D, VFX, and generative AI to create high‑impact, culture‑moving moments for electronic music and IRL‑first experiences.
Role Overview
-------------
We’re hiring a 3D / Generative AI + VR Visual Artist to build cinematic 3D scenes, real‑time visuals, and AI‑driven VFX for a melodic‑techno‑style music act and live‑experience projects. You’ll design festival LED‑style content, audio‑reactive visuals, social‑media assets, and optional VR / immersive experiments using a mix of traditional 3D/VFX tools and cutting‑edge AI software.
What You’ll Do
--------------
- Design and animate 3D environments, characters, and abstract forms for live shows, music videos, and social content.
- Build VFX and motion graphics packages for editors and show‑playback teams (loops, transitions, drops, mood‑pieces).
- Create real‑time / audio‑reactive visuals (MIDI/OSC‑driven) for live performances using tools like Unreal Engine, TouchDesigner, Notch, or Resolume (experience with equivalents welcome).
- Routinely use generative AI as part of a production pipeline: concepting, styleframes, texture generation, asset expansion, and look‑development, then refine and composite into final deliverables.
- Collaborate with Creative Director, music team, and live‑production partners; manage versioning, exports, and organized project files on tight deadlines.
Required AI & Software Experience
---------------------------------
You must be comfortable using AI tools in a real production pipeline, and have hands‑on experience with at least two of the following (or equivalent):
- Image‑to‑image / text‑to‑image:
- Stable Diffusion (including ComfyUI workflows)
- Midjourney
- Image‑to‑video / AI‑video:
- Runway Gen‑2 (or similar AI‑video tools)
- Upscaling / enhancement:
- Topaz tools (e.g., Gigapixel Video, Photo AI) or comparable upscalers
- Pipeline / workflow:
- Experience with LoRA‑style fine‑tuning, custom datasets, or prompt‑engineering systems for consistent visual style and reuse.
You’ll continue using traditional 3D/VFX software such as:
- 3D/Animation: Blender / Cinema 4D / Houdini / Maya (or equivalent)
- Motion/Compositing: After Effects / Nuke / DaVinci Resolve / Premiere
- Real‑time / live‑show: Unreal Engine / TouchDesigner / Notch / Resolume (or equivalent)
Required Qualifications
-----------------------
- Strong portfolio or showreel demonstrating 3D art, VFX, motion graphics, or real‑time visuals; live‑music / concert visuals are a major plus.
- 3+ years experience in 3D/VFX, motion design, or immersive media (studio or freelance).
- Demonstrated ability to use generative AI tools as part of your production workflow, not just for moodboards.
- Strong fundamentals: composition, lighting, color, motion, and an instinct for syncing visuals to music.
Nice‑to‑Have
------------
- Live‑show / festival LED content, VJ‑packs, or playback‑system experience.
- Audio‑reactive / MIDI / OSC workflows using Unreal, TouchDesigner, or Notch.
- VR / AR / XR experience (Unity/Unreal VR builds, interactive environments).
- Direct experience with ComfyUI workflows, LoRA creation, or dataset curation for consistent AI‑style systems.
Benefits
-----------------------------------
- Pay: $50–$125 per hour, depending on experience and project scope.
- Flexible contracting or full‑time arrangements.
- Opportunity to define the visual identity of a rising melodic‑techno act and scale it to major festivals and digital platforms.
- Access to MemeHouse’s production equipment, studio spaces, and live‑experience ecosystem.netinfluencer+1
How to Apply
------------
Please submit:
1. Resume or LinkedIn profile
2. Portfolio link (required) – show 3D/VFX, motion, and any AI‑assisted work
3. A short note describing:
- Your primary 3D/VFX tools
- Your core AI tools (e.g., “Stable Diffusion + ComfyUI + Runway”)
- How you integrate AI into your pipeline (1–2 sentences)
MemeHouse Design Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building a safe, creative, and inclusive studio culture.
