VFX Artist

HT Visions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Creative environment

Growth opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

HT Visions seeks an experienced VFX Artist to produce high-quality visual effects that integrate with live-action and digital environments in Houston. The ideal candidate blends artistic vision with technical fluency within professional production pipelines.

You will create and implement VFX for film and digital productions, composite CGI with live-action footage, and develop complex simulations, collaborating closely with directors, editors and post teams, ensuring lighting, rendering, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional VFX experience.
• Strong demo reel/portfolio required.
• Proficiency in: Maya, Houdini, Nuke, After Effects, Cinema 4D
• Experience with Unreal Engine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement high-quality VFX for film and digital productions.
• Composite CGI elements with live-action footage.
• Develop simulations (smoke, fire, particles, fluids, environmental effects).
• Collaborate with directors, editors, and post-production teams.
• Ensure lighting, rendering, and compositing consistency.
• Meet production deadlines while maintaining high standards.
• Optimize workflows and troubleshoot technical challenges.

Skills

VFX artistry

Portfolio development

Communication

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

After Effects

Cinema 4D

Unreal Engine

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly creative VFX Artist to produce high-quality visual effects that integrate seamlessly with live-action and digital environments. The ideal candidate has strong artistic ability, technical expertise, and experience working within professional production pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement high-quality VFX for film and digital productions
• Composite CGI elements with live-action footage
• Develop simulations (smoke, fire, particles, fluids, environmental effects)
• Collaborate with directors, editors, and post-production teams
• Ensure lighting, rendering, and compositing consistency
• Meet production deadlines while maintaining high standards
• Optimize workflows and troubleshoot technical challenges

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional VFX experience
• Strong demo reel/portfolio required
• Proficiency in: Maya, Houdini, Nuke, After Effects, Cinema 4D
• Experience with Unreal Engine preferred
• Strong understanding of rendering, lighting, and compositing
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Skills

• Python or scripting knowledge
• Experience in feature film or streaming productions
• Photorealistic rendering experience

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $150,000 – $165,000
• Creative, collaborative work environment
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package

HT Visions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.