Indie VFX Assistant — Feature Film (LA) + Meals

BlockReel; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Deferred pay

Meals provided

Craft services

Job summary

BlockReel is seeking an enthusiastic VFX Assistant to support an upcoming independent feature film shot mainly in Los Angeles, CA. You’ll assist the lead VFX Artist with rotoscoping, basic compositing, cleanup (rig removal), and shot tracking while gaining practical feature-film experience over a 3–4 week window.

Requirements include foundational VFX knowledge, a proactive attitude, and the ability to provide a reel or portfolio.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with VFX software is a plus, but strong foundational knowledge is essential.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to early post-production tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead VFX Artist with rotoscoping and basic compositing tasks.
• Perform cleanup work (e.g., rig removal) and asset organization.
• Track shots and assist in early post-production stages for ~3–4 weeks.

Skills

Rotoscoping

Basic compositing

Image manipulation

Asset organization

Shot tracking

Attention to detail

Proactive learner

Reliability

Tools

Nuke

After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Fusion

Job description

BlockReel is seeking an enthusiastic VFX Assistant to support an upcoming independent feature film shot mainly in Los Angeles, CA. You’ll assist the lead VFX Artist with rotoscoping, basic compositing, cleanup (rig removal), and shot tracking while gaining practical feature-film experience over a 3–4 week window.

Requirements include foundational VFX knowledge, a proactive attitude, and the ability to provide a reel or portfolio.