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House Of Flavors LLC

Production Assistant

Laurel, MD · On-site

$15 - $25/hr

... Visuals Technician to join the House of Flavors Night Club team. In this role, you will be ... lighting and visual effects. * Maintain organized lighting scenes, shows, presets, and system ...

City Of Gary

Program Technician I

Gary, IN · On-site

$40K/yr

Program Technician I We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Videographer or Photographer ... up, visual effects, captions, and graphics. · Uses Adobe Creative Cloud applications and other ...

City of Gary, Indiana

Program Technician I

Gary, IN · On-site

$40K/yr

Program Technician I We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Videographer or Photographer ... up, visual effects, captions, and graphics. • Uses Adobe Creative Cloud applications and other ...

ANAKEESTA

AV Technician

Gatlinburg, TN · On-site

$20/hr

Job Summary Anakeesta is hiring an AV Technician to join our growing team in the Smoky Mountains ... and visual effects. Your Responsibilities * Maintain and repair lighting, audio, and video ...

Virtual Producer

VP Supervisor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

... and technicians. We've created thousands of commercials, music videos, tv shows, films, live ... Experience in a visual effects asset and shot production pipeline * Advanced knowledge of still ...

The HEAT Group

IPTV Technician

Miami, FL · On-site

The IPTV Technician will assist with day-to-day live event and presentation requirements ... Technology, Visual Effects/Motion Graphics, and/or minimum 2-3 years' experience with digital ...

Erm

Visual Simulations Technician

Chicago, IL · On-site

$95K - $121K/yr

ERM is seeking a Visual Simulations Technician to join our growing Visual Services team. This role ... Experience with additional Adobe Creative Suite products, including Premiere Pro, After Effects ...

Erm

Visual Simulations Technician

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$95K - $121K/yr

ERM is seeking a Visual Simulations Technician to join our growing Visual Services team. This role ... Experience with additional Adobe Creative Suite products, including Premiere Pro, After Effects ...

ERM

Visual Simulations Technician

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$95K - $121K/yr

ERM is seeking a Visual Simulations Technician to join our growing Visual Services team. This role ... Experience with additional Adobe Creative Suite products, including Premiere Pro, After Effects ...

ERM

Visual Simulations Technician

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$95K - $121K/yr

ERM is seeking a Visual Simulations Technician to join our growing Visual Services team. This role ... Experience with additional Adobe Creative Suite products, including Premiere Pro, After Effects ...

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How much do visual effects technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for visual effects technician in the United States is $25.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $29.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a visual effects technician?

Visual Effects Technicians are professionals who create and manipulate imagery that cannot be achieved with traditional filming techniques. They work on films, television, video games, and other media to add computer-generated elements, enhance scenes, or create illusions that appear realistic to viewers. Their responsibilities include compositing, animation, and integrating visual effects seamlessly into live-action footage. Visual Effects Technicians often collaborate with directors, producers, and other artists to bring creative visions to life. Their work is essential in producing the stunning visuals seen in many modern productions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a visual effects technician?

To thrive as a Visual Effects Technician, you need strong artistic ability, attention to detail, and technical proficiency in digital imaging, often supported by a degree in visual effects, animation, or related fields. Expertise in industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects, Autodesk Maya, Nuke, and familiarity with compositing and rendering systems is typically required. Creativity, problem-solving, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with directors and production teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing seamless, high-quality visual effects that meet creative and technical project demands.

What are the most common challenges visual effects technicians face when working on large-scale film or television projects?

Visual Effects Technicians often encounter challenges such as tight deadlines, frequent changes in project scope, and the need to rapidly adapt to new software or workflows. Collaborating with directors, animators, and other departments requires strong communication skills to ensure the visual effects align with the creative vision. Balancing technical accuracy with artistic requirements can also be demanding, especially when integrating effects seamlessly into live-action footage. However, overcoming these challenges helps build valuable experience and opens up opportunities for career growth within the visual effects industry.

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Infographic showing various Visual Effects Technician job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,887 per year, or $25.4 per hour.

3D Animation & Visual Effects Lab Technician

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Academy of Art University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 17 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support students, staff, and instructors in resolving academic and technical issues in the onsite lab and virtual lab.

  • Monitor student use of lab equipment and software, and assist with troubleshooting in-person and remotely.

  • Assist with maintaining equipment, managing displays, and supporting departmental events and exhibitions.

Job description

Driven. Engaging. Innovative. Do these words motivate you? If so, then we want to talk with you. Academy of Art University offers a rewarding employment experience for those who excel in a dynamic environment and who can consistently deliver high-caliber customer service. We thrive on ingenuity and pursue ideas every day that lead to extraordinary opportunities for tomorrow. Apply here for your next career!
Academy of Art University is seeking an experienced 3DAnimation & VFX Lab Technician for the School of Animation & Visual Effects to work directly with students, faculty and staff. This individual should have excellent communication skills and a passion for student success. This position is on-site in San Francisco, CA.
The Lab Technician will provide professional customer service, by communicating and troubleshooting directly with the students, staff, and faculty. Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting of software issues, investigating new solutions, and streamlining processes of various software systems.
Responsibilities:
  • Support students, staff, and instructors to resolve Academic / Technical issues in the onsite lab & rLab (virtual lab).Provide excellent customer service. Provide a cordial and friendly presence to students, faculty and staff.
  • Monitor student use of the onsite lab and rLab. Use the WCO tools to check-in/check-out students. Communicate and coordinate with the Campus Hosts to ensure the smooth workflow.
  • Ensure that defaulting students are not attending classes or using equipment.
  • Assist students with software/equipment troubleshooting in-person, through email, Discord, or Zoom.
  • Collaborate with IT- Classroom Support Group to assist instructors and students with computer and software issues, to ensure that teachers can get back to instruction in the classroom as quickly as possible.
  • Assist with department run exhibitions and festivals.
  • Help maintain departmental aesthetic (change and update displays within department), including desktop publishing (fliers, videos, and other promotional media).
  • Check the status of all equipment in lab and the classrooms.
  • Protect equipment from theft and vandalism.
  • Maintain a clean, functional and productive learning environment.
  • Providing support and assistance to the Department Director.•

Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Computer literacy / Problem solving / Confidentiality / Attention to detail / Editing skills / Professional Communication Skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to work professionally with faculty, staff, administrators, external contacts and the general public.
  • Expert knowledge in one or more the following softwares: Adobe CC Suite, Autodesk Maya, Z Brush, Mari, Unreal Engine, Substance Painter, Nuke, Houdini, Arnold.
  • Must possess strong troubleshooting skills in both hardware and software on PC/Windows 10.
  • Must have working knowledge of video editing, audio mixers.

Shift Available: Hours to be determined upon hiring, up to 40 hours per week. Must be flexible and willing to work weekend, morning or night hours.
Compensation: $22.00/hour
Benefits:
Academy of Art University offers full-time employees health insurance, 401k options, paid holidays, paid sick leave and a commuter benefit program. The Academy also offers full-time employees an opportunity to take one undergraduate course tuition free each semester.
Application Deadline: September 8, 2026
Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at recruitment@academyart.edu.

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