AI/VFX Generalist

Story; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Story in San Francisco is seeking an AI/VFX Generalist who blends strong compositing with hands-on experience in generative tools. You’ll work across projects to create, integrate, and refine visual effects, using AI where it improves results, collaborating with directors, editors, and motion designers.

The role emphasizes experimentation with Runway, Sora, and ComfyUI, staying curious about new tools while ensuring the effects feel natural within the story.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio demonstrating VFX and compositing across multiple styles.
• Proficiency in After Effects, Nuke, and/or Blender.
• Hands-on experience with generative AI tools such as Runway, Sora, or ComfyUI.
• Ability to complete a trial project.
• Based in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate.
• Degrees not required.

Responsibilities

• Composite and integrate VFX elements across different project types and visual styles.
• Use AI tools to support cleanup, generation, and image enhancement.
• Create assets with generative video and image tools when the project calls for them.
• Collaborate with directors, editors, and motion designers throughout post-production.
• Evaluate emerging tools and recommend approaches that improve the work.
• Keep files organized and manage your workflow through final delivery.

Skills

VFX & compositing

Generative AI

Collaboration

Tools

After Effects

Nuke

Blender

Job description

Great stories start with extraordinary people.

We’re bringing together exceptional creative talent to tell the stories of people shaping the future. Work alongside people who raise your standards, champion your ideas, and give you room to do the best work of your career.

Story inspires science. Science makes story real.

Your Story

We're hiring an AI/VFX Generalist who combines strong compositing skills with hands‑on experience in generative tools. You'll work across Story's projects to create, integrate, and refine visual effects, using AI where it helps the team achieve a better result. You'll collaborate closely with directors, editors, and motion designers, bringing both technical skill and creative judgment to the finished frame.

Responsibilities:

• Composite and integrate VFX elements across different project types and visual styles.
• Use AI tools to support cleanup, generation, and image enhancement.
• Create assets with generative video and image tools when the project calls for them.
• Collaborate with directors, editors, and motion designers throughout post-production.
• Evaluate emerging tools and recommend approaches that improve the work.
• Keep files organized and manage your workflow through final delivery.

Requirements:

• Strong portfolio demonstrating VFX and compositing across multiple styles.
• Proficiency in After Effects, Nuke, and/or Blender.
• Hands‑on experience with generative AI tools such as Runway, Sora, or ComfyUI.
• Ability to complete a trial project.
• Based in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate.
• Degrees not required. Your work speaks for itself.

Bonus:

• A strong foundation in traditional VFX techniques.
• An experimental mindset and patience for testing multiple approaches.
• Fast problem-solving when a shot needs a different technique.
• Curiosity about emerging tools paired with judgment about when to use them.
• A collaborative approach to making effects feel natural within the story.