Salina, KS · On-site
$120K/yr
Contribute to visual consistency across materials, surfacing, simple VFX, and animated elements as needed to support experience delivery. * Assist in defining content conventions and scalable ...
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Salina, KS · On-site
$120K/yr
Contribute to visual consistency across materials, surfacing, simple VFX, and animated elements as needed to support experience delivery. * Assist in defining content conventions and scalable ...
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A Vfx Assistant’s day-to-day tasks usually involve organizing and tracking visual effects shots, communicating between different departments, assisting artists with administrative tasks, and maintaining up-to-date databases of assets and shot versions. You may also be responsible for prepping files, distributing reference material, and ensuring important deadlines and milestones are clearly tracked. The role often requires balancing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while collaborating closely with VFX supervisors, producers, and artists. This variety makes the role an excellent entry point for those interested in learning the ins and outs of the VFX production pipeline.
To thrive as a Vfx Assistant, you need a solid understanding of visual effects processes, attention to detail, and organizational skills, often supported by a degree in film, animation, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects, Nuke, and Shotgun, as well as a basic knowledge of CGI pipelines, is highly valuable. Strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to effectively manage time and priorities are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial for supporting VFX supervisors and artists, ensuring smooth project workflows and meeting tight production deadlines.
A VFX Assistant supports the visual effects (VFX) team by organizing assets, managing data, and assisting artists with technical tasks. They help track shots, maintain project files, and ensure smooth communication between departments. Their role is essential in keeping workflows efficient and meeting production deadlines. This entry-level position provides hands-on experience in the VFX pipeline and is a stepping stone to more advanced roles in the industry.
$120K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement
Re-posted 16 days ago
Job Location: Salina, Kansas
About Us
Pure Imagination Studios started in 2012 as a diversified entertainment company built by a team of creators who shared a true passion for storytelling. We thrive on imagination, and everything we do is set to bring a tangible experience to anything our clients, partners and even ourselves, are able to imagine. We believe that pure imagination should be the fuel to our reality.
Pure Imagination Labs designs immersive, interactive experiences that make complex training and simulation intuitive, purposeful, and fun. Our projects blend real-time systems, tactile interfaces, and narrative framing to support education, decision-making, teamwork, and user engagement in high-stakes scenarios. We take the best of game design and apply it to real-world learning environments that demand more than just entertainment. The environments are dynamic, the challenges are varied, and the work is as rewarding as it is technically ambitious.
Overview
Pure Imagination Labs' Senior Unreal Technical Artist owns asset integration and performance readiness in Unreal Engine. Optimizes externally authored content for real-time use, manages LODs, lightmaps, and asset organization. Builds lightweight tools and utilities to streamline asset validation and pipeline efficiency. Supports install-phase testing, visual troubleshooting, and cross-discipline content alignment.
Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Additional Qualifications
o Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.
o Required Residence: This candidate must live or reside in the state of Kansas; or relocate within six (6) months of offered employment.
o Required Travel: This candidate is required to travel up to 15% for specific project installations.
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. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), medical leave, and a variety of other perks. A bonus and incentive plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, dependent on the level and position offered.
Learn more about the opportunities offered by Pure Imagination by visiting the Careers page of the company website.
Annual Salary: $120,000 (bonus eligible)
Pure Imagination Studios is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).