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Freelance: Nuke - New York

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$600 - $900/day

A working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline * Programming and coding experience and knowledge * Experience with Hiero, Shotgun, After effects, Final Cut, Flame is an advantage * Compositing ...

CGI Lead

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$225K/yr

Collaborate with AI Developers, pipeline engineers, and production teams to implement workflow ... CGI, VFX, or digital production, with demonstrated leadership experience. * Proven expertise ...

CGI Lead

Manhattan, NY

$20.75 - $28.25/hr

Collaborate with AI Developers, pipeline engineers, and production teams to implement workflow ... CGI, VFX, or digital production, with demonstrated leadership experience. * Proven expertise ...

Collaborate with AI Developers, pipeline engineers, and production teams to implement workflow ... CGI, VFX, or digital production, with demonstrated leadership experience. * Proven expertise ...

CGI Lead

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$20.75 - $28.25/hr

Collaborate with AI Developers, pipeline engineers, and production teams to implement workflow ... CGI, VFX, or digital production, with demonstrated leadership experience. * Proven expertise ...

As a leading provider of world-class art, animation, VFX, and engineering services for the video game industry, we partner with AAA studios and publishers to bring their creative visions to life. Our ...

Interface with and provide support to VFX and marketing groups for graphics generation, as necessary. Ideal Experience & Skillsets: * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related ...

Interface with and provide support to VFX and marketing groups for graphics generation, as necessary. Ideal Experience & Skillsets: * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related ...

... engineering our bespoke software solutions to gaining early access to bleeding-edge technology and ... Familiarity with render farm infrastructure and VFX production environments * Exposure to cloud ...

Must have relevant experience in VFX, post-production, production design, and/or game design. Volume Control Fellows: * Must have relevant experience in engineering, lighting, and live events.

Must have relevant experience in VFX, post-production, production design, and/or game design. Volume Control Fellows: * Must have relevant experience in engineering, lighting, and live events.

Partner with designers, animators, editors, producers, and developers to integrate AI workflows ... VFX, generative visual production, or a related visual discipline. * A strong portfolio or reel ...

Regularly contribute and expand upon the team's knowledge of production partners - Directors, editors, VFX, Sound engineers, musicians etc. * Work closely with the Business Affairs Department ...

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How much do vfx developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for vfx developer in New York is $67.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60.48 and $74.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Vfx Developer vs Vfx Artist?

AspectVfx Developer
Required SkillsProgramming, scripting, software development, understanding of visual effects pipelines
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with technical teams, develops tools and plugins, integrates VFX into projects
Common EmployersFilm studios, game developers, animation companies, VFX houses

Vfx Developers focus on creating the technical tools, scripts, and software that enable visual effects. They work behind the scenes to develop pipelines and automate processes, whereas Vfx Artists primarily create the visual effects themselves using software. Both roles often collaborate but differ in their core responsibilities and skill sets.

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What cities in New York are hiring for Vfx Developer jobs? Cities in New York with the most Vfx Developer job openings:
Infographic showing various Vfx Developer job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 73% In-person, 9% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $139,928 per year, or $67.3 per hour.

Applied Scientist, Prime Video - Generative AI

Amazon

New York, NY

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago


Amazon rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 7,069 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. Prime members can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports - including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies; licensed fan favorites; and programming from Prime Video subscriptions such as Apple TV+, HBO Max, Peacock, Crunchyroll and MGM+. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads.
Are you interested in shaping the future of entertainment

Prime Video's technology teams are creating best-in-class digital video experience. As a Prime Video team member, you'll have end-to-end ownership of the product, user experience, design, and technology required to deliver state-of-the-art experiences for our customers. You'll get to work on projects that are fast-paced, challenging, and varied.

You'll also be able to experiment with new possibilities, take risks, and collaborate with remarkable people.
We'll look for you to bring your diverse perspectives, ideas, and skill-sets to make Prime Video even better for our customers. With global opportunities for talented technologists, you can decide where a career Prime Video Tech takes you!
Key job responsibilities
As an Applied Scientist at Prime Video, you will have end-to-end ownership of the product, related research and experimentation, applying advanced machine learning techniques in computer vision (CV), Generative AI, multimedia understanding and so on.
You'll work on diverse projects that enhance Prime Video's content localization, image/video understanding, and content personalization, driving impactful innovations for our global audience

Other responsibilities include:
- Research and develop generative models for controllable synthesis across images, video, vector graphics, and multimedia
- Innovate in advanced diffusion and flow-based methods (e.g., inverse flow matching, parameter efficient training, guided sampling, test-time adaptation) to improve efficiency, controllability, and scalability.
- Advance visual grounding, depth and 3D estimation, segmentation, and matting for integration into pre-visualization, compositing, VFX, and post-production pipelines.
- Design multimodal GenAI workflows including visual-language model tooling, structured prompt orchestration, agentic pipelines.
A day in the life
Prime Video is pioneering the use of Generative AI to empower the next generation of creatives

Our mission is to make world-class media creation accessible, scalable, and efficient.
We are seeking an Applied Scientist to advance the state of the art in Generative AI and to deliver these innovations as production-ready systems at Amazon scale. Your work will give creators unprecedented freedom and control while driving new efficiencies across Prime Video's global content and marketing pipelines.

This is a newly formed team within Prime Video Science!


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Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is an American multinational technology company. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and initially started as an online marketplace for books. Since then, Amazon has expanded its operations and become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Amazon's primary business is its online retail platform, where customers can purchase a vast array of products, including electronics, clothing, books, home goods, and much more. The company offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, with features such as fast shipping, customer reviews, and personalized recommendations. In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has diversified its business into various other areas. One of its notable ventures is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides services such as storage, compute power, and database management to individuals and businesses. AWS has become a leader in the cloud computing industry, powering many websites and applications worldwide. Amazon has also developed its own consumer electronics, including the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. The Alexa voice assistant, integrated into these devices, allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, perform tasks, and access information. Furthermore, Amazon has expanded into media and entertainment. It operates Prime Video, a streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. Amazon Music provides a platform for streaming and purchasing digital music, while Audible offers audiobooks and other audio content. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction and convenience is demonstrated by its membership program, Amazon Prime. Prime members receive various benefits, including free two-day shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more.

Industry

It services, book publishers, retail, real estate and computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Seattle, WA, US