Visual Effects Animation Artist

Anatomage Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision care

401K savings plan with employer matching

Generous PTO leave

Casual work culture

On site gym facility

Team bonding activities

Job summary

Join Anatomage Inc. as a VFX and Animation Artist in Santa Clara, CA. You will be the driving creative force behind real-time simulations, focusing on crafting stunning effects and animations using industry-standard software like Maya and Unreal Engine.

The role requires at least 3 years of experience in VFX or animation, along with a strong portfolio. Benefits include health care, 401K matching, paid time off, and a casual work culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional realtime VFX or Animation experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating relevant skills required.
• Formal education in Digital Arts or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create digital environments using 3D generalist skills.
• Develop real-time simulations and character animations.
• Utilize Niagara for VFX and ensure technical optimization.

Skills

3D Generalist skills

Modeling

Texturing

Lighting

VFX with Niagara

Character Rigging

Animation with MetaHumans

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Formal education in Art or related fields

Tools

Maya

Blender

Substance Painter

Unreal Engine

Houdini

Job description

Who is Anatomage?

Founded in 2004, Anatomage is a world-leading health care technology company. Anatomage offers 3D software for anatomy and physiology education including a life-sized virtual dissection platform.

About the Role

As a VFX and Animation Artist at Anatomage, you will be the driving creative force behind our real‑time simulations and visual effects. While this role requires a well-rounded 3D generalist skillset including modeling, texturing, and lighting, your primary focus will be crafting stunning visual effects and lifelike animations.

What You’ll Do

You will utilize your 3D generalist skills—spanning modeling, texturing, and lighting—to create a variety of digital environments. Your main emphasis will be bringing these environments to life by executing workflows across both real‑time simulation and character animation within Unreal Engine. You will utilize the Niagara system and Houdini to create scientifically accurate special effects. You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger background or personal specialization in one of these areas, you will be expected to actively deliver results across both disciplines, ensuring all assets are technically optimized for our interactive platforms.

Skills and Abilities Required

Candidates should have a strong 3D generalist foundation in industry‑standard software such as Maya, Blender, or Substance Painter for modeling, texturing, and lighting environments. Alongside these generalist skills, candidates must possess deep, hands‑on experience in either real‑time VFX such as Niagara, Blueprints, Houdini simulation pipelines or advanced character rigging and animation fundamentals including experience with MetaHumans or a strong combination of both. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills, artistic talent, and exceptional attention to detail.

Resume and Portfolio required in order to be considered

Minimum Education and Experience Required

Formal education in Art, Digital Arts, 3D Modeling, Animation, Medical Illustration, or a related discipline is preferred. Equivalent professional experience and a strong portfolio demonstrating relevant skills will also be considered. Minimum 3 years of professional realtime VFX or Animation experience.

What We Offer

• Health, Dental, and Vision care for you and your family
• 401K savings plan with employer matching
• Generous PTO leave and paid holidays
• Casual work culture
• Commuter benefits
• On site gym facility
• Team bonding activities, catered lunches, and free snacks in the office!

Compensation

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,000.00–$120,000.00 Annually. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S.. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.

Anatomage is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not offer H1B Sponsorship at this time. Local candidates preferred.