Associate CG Generalist — Mobile-First VFX (Remote)

Favorited; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

favorited is seeking an Associate CG Generalist to join on a project basis and help create high-quality CG content for mobile-first experiences.

You’ll handle shots from concept and previs through final delivery, collaborating across cinematography, modelling, texturing, animation, FX, and compositing. The ideal candidate is a T-shaped artist with strong skills in Unreal Engine, Houdini, and Nuke.

Qualifications

• Experience as a CG Generalist or VFX artist with end-to-end shot work.
• Ability to take a shot from start to finish across disciplines.
• T-shaped skillset with deep expertise plus broad CG pipeline knowledge.
• Experience with Unreal Engine, Houdini, and Nuke.
• Understand mobile-first composition for phone aspect ratios.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and complete CG shots from start to finish in a mobile-first aspect ratio.
• Develop previsualization and camera work including composition and timing.
• Support 3D modeling and texturing for various visual styles.
• Create and refine animation with strong timing and storytelling.
• Develop basic FX and simulations to enhance shots.
• Composite final shots using Copernicus, Nuke, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Work across Unreal Engine and Houdini as part of the CG pipeline.
• Collaborate with sound designers to sync visuals and audio.
• Work with art direction to develop and execute visual concepts.
• Troubleshoot production challenges and deliver on time.

Skills

CG Generalist

3D Artist

VFX Artist

Unreal Engine

Houdini

Nuke

Blender

Cinematography

Texturing

Animation

FX

Compositing

Tools

Nuke

Copernicus

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

favorited is seeking an Associate CG Generalist to join on a project basis and help create high-quality CG content for mobile-first experiences.

You’ll handle shots from concept and previs through final delivery, collaborating across cinematography, modelling, texturing, animation, FX, and compositing. The ideal candidate is a T-shaped artist with strong skills in Unreal Engine, Houdini, and Nuke.