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Adobe Specialists - After Effects

The ideal candidate should have hands-on expertise in Adobe After Effects and a strong understanding of animation, compositing, visual effects, and motion design principles. Professionals with ...

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As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for visual effects job in the United States is $26.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Visual Effects Job vs Motion Graphics Designer?

AspectVisual Effects JobMotion Graphics Designer
CredentialsPortfolio, relevant software skills (After Effects, Nuke)Portfolio, graphic design skills, software proficiency (After Effects, Illustrator)
Work EnvironmentFilm, TV, advertising post-productionAdvertising, broadcast, digital media
Industry UsageUsed for integrating CGI, compositingUsed for animated graphics, titles, branding

Visual Effects Jobs focus on integrating CGI and compositing for film and TV, while Motion Graphics Designers create animated graphics and titles mainly for advertising and digital media. Both roles require proficiency in similar software and often overlap in skills, but their primary applications differ.

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Infographic showing various Visual Effects Job job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,759 per year, or $26.3 per hour.
Adjunct Faculty in Visual Effects

Adjunct Faculty in Visual Effects

DePaul University

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 13 days ago

DePaul University rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

337th of 544 rated colleges and universities

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Description
DePaul's Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media (CDM) is located in the heart of Chicago's Loop, the central business district of Chicago. Our students represent many different experiences, perspectives, and cultures, and the university strives to recruit and sustain a faculty community where all backgrounds are valued and supported. Part-time teaching positions are available throughout the academic year, including summer sessions. Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter, and the college will work with selected individuals to determine a quarterly schedule. Courses are not guaranteed, however the college does its best to give ample notice about available courses. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview.
The School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs incluuding Film and Television, Animation, Creative Producing, Documentary, and Screenwriting on the Loop campus and at DePaul Cinespace Studios. Find out more about SCA at https://www.cdm.depaul.edu/academics/Pages/School-of-Cinematic-Arts.aspx.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a master's degree in the discipline, or 18 semester/27 quarter hours of graduate work in the discipline, or an undergraduate degree with a minimum of five years demonstrated relevant professional experience. Exceptions may be considered with approval of the dean.
Application Instructions
DePaul University's School of Cinematic Arts is expanding its visual effects curriculum and hiring experienced visual effects artists to teach courses in all phases of the production pipeline.
Considerations:
Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical/practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enrolled or under-enrolled.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/part-time/Pages/default.aspx
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

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