Senior VFX Artist, Short Film (Austin, TX)

BlockReel; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 37,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

BlockReel seeks a Senior VFX Artist for an independent short film in Austin, TX. The role focuses on blending practical effects with digital enhancements to craft a gritty, believable dystopian world, with close collaboration with the director and a fully equipped post-production setup.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, senior-level VFX experience, and the ability to work independently on a 3-week project, largely remote, with occasional in-person meetings in Austin.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio or reel demonstrating senior-level VFX work.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Extensive experience with industry-standard VFX software.

Responsibilities

• Perform compositing to integrate effects with live action.
• Create matte paintings to build environments and atmospheres.
• Model minor 3D elements and textures as needed.
• Develop motion graphics for on-screen visuals and transitions.

Skills

Compositing

Matte painting

3D modeling

Motion graphics

Job description

Senior VFX Artist, Short Film (Austin, TX)

Seeking a talented Senior VFX Artist to join our team for an independent short film, starting immediately. This sci-fi drama, set in a dystopian future, features subtle yet impactful visual effects crucial to its world-building and character journeys. We need someone who can blend practical effects with high-quality digital enhancements to create a gritty, believable atmosphere, without leaning into overt CGI spectacle. This project is artistically driven and offers a great opportunity for a creative eye. Key responsibilities include compositing, matte painting, minor 3D modeling, and motion graphics. You'll work closely with the director to realize the film's unique visual style. We're looking for someone with extensive experience in industry-standard VFX software, a strong portfolio or reel demonstrating senior-level work, and the ability to work independently. Gear is not required, as we have a fully equipped post-production setup. We anticipate about 3 weeks of work, primarily remote with occasional in-person meetings in Austin. Compensation is $200-400/day, depending on experience and scope of work. We aim to have all VFX completed by late October 2026.

Budget Range

$200-400/day