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TheLab

CGI Lighting

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Animation, Digital Arts, Visual Effects, or equivalent professional experience. * Experience in CGI lighting and rendering for commercial, retail, or ...

TheLab

CGI Lighting

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Animation, Digital Arts, Visual Effects, or equivalent professional experience. * Experience in CGI lighting and rendering for commercial, retail, or ...

thelab

CGI Lighting

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Animation, Digital Arts, Visual Effects, or equivalent professional experience. * Experience in CGI lighting and rendering for commercial, retail, or ...

Lighthouse games

Senior Lighting Artist

Whitehouse, TX · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

... visual standards. Your responsibilities will include creating lighting setups and executing post-processing effects, as well as collaborating with environment artists to ensure cohesive and immersive ...

thelab

Compositing Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Ensure continuity in lighting, shadows, reflections, perspective, and atmosphere to create ... Atmospheric & Visual Effects Enhancement * Enhance shots through the integration of atmospheric ...

Lighthouse games

Principal Lighting Artist

Whitehouse, TX · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

As our Principal Lighting Artist, you will be the driving force behind the lighting and visual atmosphere of our games. You will be responsible for achieving the artistic direction and standards for ...

thelab

Compositing Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Ensure continuity in lighting, shadows, reflections, perspective, and atmosphere to create ... Atmospheric & Visual Effects Enhancement * Enhance shots through the integration of atmospheric ...

TheLab

Compositing Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150K/yr

Ensure continuity in lighting, shadows, reflections, perspective, and atmosphere to create ... Atmospheric & Visual Effects Enhancement * Enhance shots through the integration of atmospheric ...

TheLab

Compositing Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Ensure continuity in lighting, shadows, reflections, perspective, and atmosphere to create ... Atmospheric & Visual Effects Enhancement * Enhance shots through the integration of atmospheric ...

Steamroller Animation

NY · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

About the role As a Senior Unreal Lighting Artist, you aren't just placing lights; you are a visual ... Bonus Skills * Experience with Blueprints to enhance lighting or environmental effects.

ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.

WI · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Senior Lighting Artist - Raven - Middleton, WI Raven Software is seeking a highly capable ... Employ volumetrics, color grading, and image effects to achieve desired visual and narrative ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for visual effects lighting artist in the United States is $107,828.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $152,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Visual Effects Lighting Artist job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, and 30% Part Time. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,828 per year, or $51.8 per hour.

Visual Effects Animation Artist

Anatomage Inc.

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

$100 - $125/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Who is Anatomage?

Founded in 2004, Anatomage is a world-leading health care technology company. Anatomage offers 3D software for anatomy and physiology education including a life-sized virtual dissection platform.

About the Role

As a VFX and Animation Artist at Anatomage, you will be the driving creative force behind our real‑time simulations and visual effects. While this role requires a well-rounded 3D generalist skillset including modeling, texturing, and lighting, your primary focus will be crafting stunning visual effects and lifelike animations.

What You’ll Do

You will utilize your 3D generalist skills—spanning modeling, texturing, and lighting—to create a variety of digital environments. Your main emphasis will be bringing these environments to life by executing workflows across both real‑time simulation and character animation within Unreal Engine. You will utilize the Niagara system and Houdini to create scientifically accurate special effects. You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger background or personal specialization in one of these areas, you will be expected to actively deliver results across both disciplines, ensuring all assets are technically optimized for our interactive platforms.

Skills and Abilities Required

Candidates should have a strong 3D generalist foundation in industry‑standard software such as Maya, Blender, or Substance Painter for modeling, texturing, and lighting environments. Alongside these generalist skills, candidates must possess deep, hands‑on experience in either real‑time VFX such as Niagara, Blueprints, Houdini simulation pipelines or advanced character rigging and animation fundamentals including experience with MetaHumans or a strong combination of both. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills, artistic talent, and exceptional attention to detail.

Resume and Portfolio required in order to be considered

Minimum Education and Experience Required

Formal education in Art, Digital Arts, 3D Modeling, Animation, Medical Illustration, or a related discipline is preferred. Equivalent professional experience and a strong portfolio demonstrating relevant skills will also be considered. Minimum 3 years of professional realtime VFX or Animation experience.

What We Offer
  • Health, Dental, and Vision care for you and your family
  • 401K savings plan with employer matching
  • Generous PTO leave and paid holidays
  • Casual work culture
  • Commuter benefits
  • On site gym facility
  • Team bonding activities, catered lunches, and free snacks in the office!
Compensation

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,000.00–$120,000.00 Annually. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S.. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.

Anatomage is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not offer H1B Sponsorship at this time. Local candidates preferred.

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