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Insomniac Games

OR · On-site

The Lead VFX Artist is responsible for managing and developing a visual effects team. Has the ... Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and ...

Swaybox Studios

Senior CG Lighting Artist

New Orleans, LA · Hybrid

$122K - $146K/yr

Collaborate with VFX Supervisor, MoMo Art Supervisor, and TDs to identify areas of improvement in the pipeline, including tool and workflow development. * Maintain output quality and momentum in a ...

Swaybox Studios

Senior CG Lighting Artist

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$122K - $146K/yr

Collaborate with VFX Supervisor, MoMo Art Supervisor, and TDs to identify areas of improvement in the pipeline, including tool and workflow development. * Maintain output quality and momentum in a ...

COSA VFX INC

Compositor

Sherman Oaks, CA · On-site

$65K - $150K/yr

... supervisors, managers, and teammates. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of 3 years experience working in photo-real VFX for episodic television and motion pictures. High-level knowledge of Nuke, VFX color ...

COSA VFX INC

Compositor

Sherman Oaks, CA · On-site

$65K - $150K/yr

... supervisors, managers, and teammates. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of 3 years experience working in photo-real VFX for episodic television and motion pictures. High-level knowledge of Nuke, VFX color ...

Company3

Compositor (General Submission)

New York, NY · On-site

They will take direction from the VFX and Compositing Supervisors and will also be expected to work autonomously in a fast paced environment to deliver an extremely high level of work. The Compositor ...

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As of Jun 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for vfx supervisor in the United States is $81,677.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a VFX Supervisor, you need deep expertise in visual effects production, a strong understanding of animation and compositing, and demonstrated leadership experience, often acquired through a background in film, animation, or computer graphics. Proficiency with industry-standard software such as Houdini, Maya, Nuke, and a familiarity with render farms and pipeline management tools is essential. Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving abilities help you effectively guide teams and collaborate with clients and production leads. These competencies ensure that complex visual effects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to high creative standards.

What does a VFX Supervisor do?

A VFX Supervisor oversees the visual effects process in film, television, or gaming projects, ensuring that digital effects seamlessly integrate with live-action footage. They work closely with directors, producers, and VFX artists to achieve the creative vision while staying within budget and schedule constraints. Their responsibilities include planning visual effects sequences, managing teams, supervising on-set shoots, and guiding post-production work to ensure high-quality results.

What are some of the main challenges a VFX Supervisor faces during a production?

VFX Supervisors often face the challenge of balancing creative vision with technical and budgetary constraints, as projects can evolve rapidly in scope or direction. They are responsible for overseeing complex workflows, ensuring seamless collaboration between artists, and addressing feedback from directors and producers. Tight deadlines and the need to rapidly troubleshoot unexpected issues, such as software glitches or last-minute change requests, are common. Successful supervisors stay adaptable, plan ahead for potential bottlenecks, and foster a supportive and communicative team environment to maintain both quality and morale throughout the production process.

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NEW YORK, USA - VFX Production Coordinator

NEW YORK, USA - VFX Production Coordinator

Barnstorm VFX

New York, NY • On-site

$27 - $36/hr

Temporary

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

About Barnstorm
Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio based in Los Angeles and with operations in Vancouver, Montreal, Atlanta, NYC and the UK. We provide photo-realistic visual effects for a variety of episodic and select sequences in feature films. We pride ourselves in our artists' talent and dedication to producing world-class visual effects.
Who You Are
You are an experienced VFX Coordinator eager to bring your skills to a dynamic studio environment where a wide variety of creative projects await. With a proven track record in VFX production, you excel at supporting cross-functional teams through your strong project management capabilities and effective time management. You are a clear and confident communicator, known for your high level of organization, proactive mindset, and positive attitude. Your strong creative vision and collaborative spirit make you a valuable asset to any team, and you're ready to contribute meaningfully to a growing company that values innovation and excellence.
What You'll Do
  • Schedules, prioritizes, and tracks internal technical assignments and project details
  • Organizes dailies, rounds, and project meetings; organize and setup rooms/media
  • Ensures Shotgun (project management software) statuses and task assignments and project scope is maintained daily
  • Coordinates and package shot deliveries including submission documentation
  • Ensures team members are clear on daily deliverables; calendar management, records all notes from clients, dailies, and rounds
  • Communicates team updates; understands priorities
  • Coordinates and monitor multiple projects
  • Documentation and report preparation; tasks tracked and managed
  • Communicates any schedule changes to appropriate stakeholders; escalates to Supervisors/Producers
  • Follows up on approved and completed work; ensure delivery on time and to specification
  • Establishes quality control and project closures processes

What You Bring
  • 5+ years of experience in the VFX or film production industry
  • Intermediate-Expert with Shotgrid/Flow; setting up, updating and maintaining projects
  • Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Google Suite
  • Demonstrated project management experience in VFX with the ability to problem-solve effectively in a fast-changing environment
  • Ability to effectively liaise and collaborate with clients, artists, and producers
  • Demonstrated aptitude for technical workflow challenges: directory structure, file formats, naming conventions, scripts, automation tools, etc.
  • A creative ability to interpret supervisor and client notes.
  • Demonstrated aptitude for technical workflow challenges: directory structure, file formats, naming conventions, scripts, automation tools, etc.
  • A thorough understanding of television/ episodic VFX production pipelines (and feature film a plus).
  • Knowledge VFX Software 2D/3D packages is considered an asset

About This Role
This is a remote based role.
Note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those artists legally eligible to work in the U.S.
The posted pay range is aligned with what we believe is fair pay at the time of posting this role. An applicant's relevant education, experience, skills and qualifications, location and currency may all be considered when deciding pay position within the range. Pay ranges may change. Benefit plans are dependent on the local plan offering and employment status but all US and Canada plans include a comprehensive health insurance plan, retirement savings, and paid time off. Barnstorm VFX is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive team that provides a meaningful work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Indigenous people, people of color, people of all genders or non-genders, and people with disabilities of all types are encouraged to apply. We thank everyone for their interest and application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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