VFX Artist, Music Video (LA)

BlockReel; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

BlockReel is seeking a Mid-Level VFX Artist for an exciting music video project. You will contribute surreal, high-energy visuals by rotoscoping, compositing, and motion tracking, using After Effects, Nuke, and Blender.

The role is freelance with an estimated 3 weeks of work in October 2026, primarily remote with occasional in-person meetings in Los Angeles. A strong reel is essential to showcase your VFX creativity.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating VFX for music videos or short form projects.
• Strong reel demonstrating compositing and stylistic effects.
• Ability to rotoscope and track motion within varied shots.

Responsibilities

• Rotoscope footage for clean composites across sequences.
• Composite layers and integrate surreal elements with performance shots.
• Motion track elements to camera and stabilize shots for effects.
• Develop and apply stylized visual effects consistent with the project vibe.

Skills

Rotoscoping

Compositing

Motion Tracking

Stylized Effects

Tools

After Effects

Nuke

Blender

Job description

An independent production is seeking a talented Mid-Level VFX Artist to join our team for an exciting music video project. We're looking for someone creative who can bring a unique visual style to our upcoming music video, which blends surreal elements with high-energy performance. The tone is vibrant and dynamic, offering a great canvas for imaginative visual effects. You'll be crucial in enhancing key performance sequences and integrating otherworldly elements into various shots. Key responsibilities include rotoscoping, compositing, motion tracking, and creating stylized effects. Experience with industry-standard software (After Effects, Nuke, Blender) is essential, and a strong reel demonstrating your compositing and creative VFX skills is a must. You don't need to provide your own gear, we'll have a workstation set up. This is a freelance position with an estimated 3 weeks of work in October 2026, primarily remote but with occasional in-person meetings in Los Angeles as needed. Compensation is $200-400/day, commensurate with experience. We're a small, collaborative team, and we're excited to see what you can bring to the project.

Budget Range

$200-400/day