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Senior VFX Artist

Frisco, TX · Remote

What We Are Looking For The Senior VFX Artist works across all our titles and interacts directly ... Good understanding of the general art pipeline in a game studio. * Understanding of individual ...

TheLab

VFX AI Pipeline

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$125K/yr

The VFX AI Pipeline Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the ... Experience working within commercial advertising, production, or animation studios. Technical ...

TheLab

VFX AI Pipeline

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The VFX AI Pipeline Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the ... Experience working within commercial advertising, production, or animation studios. Technical ...

thelab

VFX AI Pipeline

Manhattan, NY

The VFX AI Pipeline Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the ... Experience working within commercial advertising, production, or animation studios. Technical ...

Adobe

Staff AI VFX Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

You'llwork directly with studios, VFX houses, and creative leadership to take Firefly Foundry from pilot to production-scale deployment. WhatYou'llDo * Build andvalidateAI-driven VFX workflows:

Adobe

Staff AI VFX Engineer

Seattle, WA

You'llwork directly with studios, VFX houses, and creative leadership to take Firefly Foundry from pilot to production-scale deployment. WhatYou'llDo * Build andvalidateAI-driven VFX workflows:

Adobe

Staff AI VFX Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

You'llwork directly with studios, VFX houses, and creative leadership to take Firefly Foundry from pilot to production-scale deployment. WhatYou'llDo * Build andvalidateAI-driven VFX workflows:

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Staff AI VFX Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

You'll work directly with studios, VFX houses, and creative leadership to take Firefly Foundry from pilot to production-scale deployment. What You'll Do * Build and validate AI-driven VFX workflows:

Adobe

Staff AI VFX Engineer

San Jose, CA

You'llwork directly with studios, VFX houses, and creative leadership to take Firefly Foundry from pilot to production-scale deployment. WhatYou'llDo * Build andvalidateAI-driven VFX workflows:

Cinnamon

Technical Artist (VFX / Shaders)

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$85 - $120/hr

Lightfold Games · Atlanta, GALightfold is a creator-first entertainment studio bringing fans and ... Role DescriptionThe Technical Artist (VFX / Shaders) is a full-time hybrid role based in Atlanta ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for vfx studio in the United States is $19.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A VFX Studio job involves creating visual effects for films, TV shows, video games, and commercials. Artists and technicians use software to design computer-generated imagery (CGI), enhance live-action footage, and create realistic environments, creatures, and effects. Roles in a VFX studio include compositors, 3D modelers, animators, and FX artists. These professionals collaborate with directors and producers to bring creative visions to life.

What does a typical day look like for someone working at a VFX studio?

A typical day at a VFX studio involves collaborating with artists, supervisors, and other departments to create visual effects for films, TV, games, or commercials. You might spend your time animating characters, compositing layers, or troubleshooting technical issues while participating in daily review meetings to ensure your work matches the director’s vision. Expect a dynamic, fast-paced environment where deadlines and creative problem-solving go hand-in-hand. Team members often provide feedback on each other's work, making communication skills and openness to critique very important. Being adaptable and detail-oriented helps you balance creativity with production demands.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the VFX studio position, and why are they important?

To thrive at a VFX studio, you need expertise in digital animation, compositing, and computer graphics, usually supported by a degree in visual effects, animation, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, Adobe After Effects, Nuke, or Houdini, along with knowledge of rendering engines, is typically required. Strong teamwork, creative problem-solving, and effective communication are essential soft skills in this collaborative environment. These skills ensure the delivery of high-quality visual effects that align with creative visions and production timelines.

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Senior VFX Artist

2K

Frisco, TX • Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Who We Are

The Gearbox Entertainment Company is home to a world-class team that entertains the world with award-winning and genre-defining video games. Our games are entrenched with rich universes that are expanded upon via transmedia storytelling, live experiences, and consumer products. Gearbox Entertainment has become widely known for developing successful game franchises such as Borderlands, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, and Brothers in Arms, as well for continued development of acquired properties including Duke Nukem, Risk of Rain, and Homeworld. 

The company was founded as Gearbox Software in 1999 by a team of industry veterans and is headquartered in Frisco, Texas. The Gearbox Entertainment Company is proud to be part of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).  

For more information, visit www.GearboxSoftware.com.

What We Are Looking For

The Senior VFX Artist works across all our titles and interacts directly with the VFX Director, Art Directors, and Designers to create world-class special effects that push the technical boundaries of Unreal Engine 5, Xbox, and PlayStation. This role is open to VFX artists of all levels.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the visual effects team to create impressive real-time particle systems.

  • Build elegant materials in Unreal Engine 5 for particle systems and world geometry.

  • Create memory-efficient texture assets using programs like Adobe Photoshop, Substance Designer, Houdini, or Embergen.

  • Produce basic 3D models, UV mapping, and simple animations when necessary.

  • Meet style and quality targets established by the Art Director.

  • Work closely with the Technical Art Director and Lead Artist to understand and, if necessary, establish production processes that consider the technical constraints of the game.

  • Participate in meetings to discuss the implementation of visual effects with the goal of conveying gameplay concepts and meeting our aesthetic objectives.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience as a VFX Artist in the video game industry.

  • Shipped at least 2 multiplatform titles.

  • Experience with Unreal and Houdini.

  • Experience with 3DS Max (or Maya), Substance Designer, and Photoshop.

  • Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

  • Curiosity and a desire to improve our methods.

  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.

  • Demonstrable mastery of artistic concepts and common practices.

  • Knowledge of the limitations of console games with fixed technical specifications.

  • Good understanding of the general art pipeline in a game studio.

  • Understanding of individual impact on performance in relation to the project's frame rate objectives.

  • Enthusiastic, positive, and team-oriented attitude.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Gearbox Entertainment is committed to ensuring that all team members work in an environment free from discrimination and harassment, and one that reflects the diversity of the world it strives to entertain.  As an equal opportunity employer, Gearbox Entertainment does not  discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Gearbox Entertainment is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, and to enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment equal to those enjoyed by individuals without disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point during the job application process, please contact us for more information.  

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