Jobs via Dice is hiring: VFX Artist in Menlo Park

VFX Artist

Location: Menlo Park, CA – This is a fully remote contract position.

Pay: $60.00/hr - $70.00/hr

Overview

A VFX Specialist is responsible for designing, creating, and integrating visual effects and motion graphics into video content using Adobe After Effects, with high‑quality post‑production effects and animation. The role blends VFX production with AI‑generated content evaluation and is not a motion designer role.

Key Responsibilities

• Visual Effects Creation: Design and implement visual effects, transitions, and motion graphics using After Effects.
• Video Editing: Enhance footage with effects, overlays, and animated elements.
• Compositing: Combine multiple video layers, images, and graphics to create seamless final scenes.
• Motion Graphics: Create animated titles, lower thirds, infographics, and other dynamic elements for video projects.
• Color Correction & Enhancement: Adjust color, lighting, and visual style to match project requirements.
• Template & Asset Management: Develop reusable After Effects templates and manage project assets for efficiency.

Required Skills

• Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Flame, Blender, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with other Adobe Creative Cloud tools (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong understanding of compositing, keyframe, and animation principles.
• Ability to create and use After Effects templates and expressions.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D).
• Short and long‑term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave).

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.