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The Walt Disney Company

Sr. VFX Artist

Glendale, CA · Remote

$120K - $186K/yr

Job Posting Title: Sr. VFX Artist Req ID: 10158840 Senior VFX Artist About the Role & Team Disney ... Ability to visualize effects with or without concept art, and the ability to create VFX textures ...

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Unreal VFX Artist

Pleasant Grove, UT · On-site

Future House Studios is looking for an experienced, creative, team-oriented Unreal VFX Artist to ... Excellent sense of scale, timing, detail, form, texture and color. * Ability to technically ...

Studio Wildcard

Sr. VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

Senior VFX Artist _____ We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival ... texture atlases, shaders/materials, and scripting/Blueprints as needed * Work closely with ...

Studio Wildcard

Sr. VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

Senior VFX Artist We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved ... texture atlases, shaders/materials, and scripting/Blueprints as needed * Work closely with ...

Studio Wildcard

Sr. VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · Remote

Senior VFX Artist _____ We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival ... texture atlases, shaders/materials, and scripting/Blueprints as needed * Work closely with ...

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Sr. VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

Senior VFX Artist We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved ... texture atlases, shaders/materials, and scripting/Blueprints as needed * Work closely with ...

TheLab

VFX AI Pipeline

Manhattan, NY · On-site

This role collaborates closely with CGI Supervisors, Compositing Artists, Developers, Creative ... workflows such as texture synthesis, depth-map generation, image upscaling, rotoscoping ...

Mundo Gamer Network

NY · On-site

Create necessary building blocks for VFX systems: * textures (flipbooks, noises, tileable textures ... Operate closely with programmers, designers and artists * Work on the software that we use in our ...

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How much do vfx texture artist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for vfx texture artist in the United States is $105,989.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,500.00 and $121,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a VFX texture artist?

VFX Texture Artists are professionals who create detailed surface textures for 3D models used in visual effects for films, TV shows, and video games. They paint and design the look of objects, characters, and environments so they appear realistic or stylistically appropriate when rendered on screen. Their work involves using specialized software to add color, patterns, and surface qualities such as rust, wrinkles, or scratches, helping bring digital assets to life.

How does a VFX texture artist typically collaborate with other departments during a production?

As a VFX Texture Artist, collaboration is a key part of the workflow. You'll regularly work with modelers, look development artists, and lighting teams to ensure textures integrate seamlessly with 3D assets and the overall visual style. Communication is essential when interpreting feedback from supervisors or adapting textures based on changes in the modeling or shading process. This collaborative environment not only supports creative problem-solving but also helps maintain a consistent look across the project.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a VFX texture artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a VFX Texture Artist, you need strong artistic skills in texturing, shading, and UV mapping, typically supported by a background in fine arts, computer graphics, or a related field. Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Substance Painter, Mari, and 3D software like Maya or Blender is critical. Attention to detail, creativity, and effective communication help VFX Texture Artists collaborate and deliver visually compelling, realistic textures. These skills ensure high-quality visual effects that enhance the realism and appeal of films, games, and other media projects.

What is the difference between Vfx Texture Artist vs 3D Modeler?

AspectVfx Texture Artist3D Modeler
Primary FocusCreating textures and surface details for visual effectsModeling 3D objects and characters
Skills & ToolsTexturing software (Substance Painter, Photoshop), UV mappingModeling software (Maya, Blender), topology
Work EnvironmentVFX studios, post-production housesAnimation studios, game development, VFX
Common UsageEnhancing visual effects with realistic texturesCreating 3D assets for various media

The Vfx Texture Artist specializes in adding detailed textures to visual effects, focusing on surface realism. In contrast, a 3D Modeler creates the foundational 3D shapes and models used in animations and VFX. Both roles often collaborate but serve distinct purposes in the production pipeline.

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Infographic showing various Vfx Texture Artist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Summer. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,989 per year, or $51 per hour.

Sr. VFX Artist

Glendale, CA • Remote

The Walt Disney Company
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation • 10K+ employees
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$120K - $186K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life

Posted 10 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to visualize gameplay, magical powers, and transformations.

  • Add life, movement, and color to worlds through atmospherics, weather, and environmental effects created in Unreal 5, Niagara, and other tools.

  • Technically implement, integrate, troubleshoot, and ensure the visual fidelity and performance of VFX in game.

Walt Disney Company rating

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Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

Job Posting Title:

Sr. VFX Artist

Req ID:

10158840

Job Description:

Senior VFX ArtistAbout the Role & Team

Disney Digital Entertainment, a division of Disney Experiences, is embarking on a mission to create the 'digital front door' for The Walt Disney Company, bringing all of the magic of Disney together into a new interactive universe.

We are building an expert development team that will be building a groundbreaking game experience that will herald the next generation of Disney to the world. Working with top-class industry talent, this role is perfect for the seasoned transformative concept artist looking to create something epic - collaborating with an incredible group of game developers focusing on individual experiences to build a wonderfully rich and cohesive product that is truly "Disney".

We are looking for a uniquely talented Senior VFX Artist to join us on a daring and exciting new project. If you are an imaginative creator with superb real time visual effects skills, and have a love of Disney/Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel properties, you'll want to check out this opportunity!

The Senior VFX Artist will report to the Lead VFX Artist. This is a remote role.

What You Will Do:
  • Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to visualize incredible gameplay, magical powers and amazing transformations based on Disney's robust portfolio of characters and worlds including Disney/Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars.
  • Add life, movement and color to our worlds though atmospherics, weather and environmental effects created in Unreal 5, Niagara and other tools.
  • Technically implement, integrate, troubleshoot and ensure the visual fidelity and performance of VFX in game.
  • Iterate on game assets with fellow artists via paint overs, studies and group critiques.
  • Serve as a key member of a growing game development team at Disney,
Required Qualifications & Skills:
  • 5 years of game development experience, including holding a position of VFX Artist for at least 3 years.
  • Extensive understanding of 3D graphics, shaders, particles systems, physics, ribbons, etc.
  • Excellent sense of VFX movement, animation, timing, impact and anticipation.
  • Ability to visualize effects with or without concept art, and the ability to create VFX textures, materials and geometry from scratch, matching a broad range of styles.
  • Strong game design awareness and ability to prototype, create and refine effects that support and communicate gameplay.
  • Technical aptitude and high level of comfort working with complex, node-based systems, scripts and tools.
  • Expert level proficiency with Maya, Substance, Photoshop and/or equivalent 3D and 2D software
  • Experience with Unreal 5 and Niagara in a production environment preferred.
  • Proficiency with Houdini and/or other VFX simulation tools a plus.
  • Enjoy creative problem-solving and building something new and innovative.
  • Value building and being part of an inclusive and positive team culture.
Education
  • A Bachelor's degree in Art and/or Design or equivalent combination of education and experience
Additional Information
  • Please include a portfolio demonstrating consistently excellent, eye-catching real time VFX you've created for games. If you have a password, kindly include it with submission for consideration.
Benefits:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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The hiring range for this remote position is $120,800 to $186,200 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. 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. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

NA - Games

Job Posting Primary Business:

Regional (NA - Games)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Games-Art-Animation

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-09-01

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About Walt Disney

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

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