Demo

Lead VFX Artist (YouTube Production)

Nathan Doan Productions
Oceanside, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026

We're looking for an experienced Lead VFX Artist to help create high-quality visual effects for an upcoming YouTube project. This is a temporary, project-based contract for approximately two weeks with the potential for future opportunities based on performance.

We're looking for someone with strong technical skills who can take ownership of the project's visual effects while collaborating closely with our production, editing, and creative teams.

What You'll Do

  • Create and integrate high-quality visual effects into live-action footage
  • Design and composite video game-inspired effects such as HUDs, health bars, inventory systems, and other interactive UI elements
  • Perform motion tracking, compositing, cleanup, and visual enhancements
  • Collaborate with editors and production staff to achieve the desired creative vision
  • Help establish and maintain a consistent visual style throughout the project

Qualifications

  • Previous experience creating VFX for video productions
  • Strong proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Blender, or similar software
  • Experience with motion tracking, compositing, rotoscoping, and cleanup
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with a creative team
  • Portfolio or demo reel showcasing relevant work
  • Experience creating video game-inspired visual effects is highly preferred

Project Details

  • 1099 Independent Contractor
  • Approximately two-week project
  • Compensation: $2,750 per project
  • Production takes place Monday–Friday during standard business hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM)
  • Work is based in Oceanside, CA (92056)
  • Potential for future project opportunities based on project performance

Pay: $1,375.00 per week

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have professional or freelance VFX experience?
  • Do you have experience creating video game-inspired visual effects?
  • Are you available Monday through Friday during standard business hours?
  • Are you able to work on-site in Oceanside, CA?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,375

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Lead VFX Artist (YouTube Production) jobs in the Oceanside, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • Estancia La Jolla, A Noble House Hotel La Jolla, CA
  • Description: ABOUT US: From the hacienda-style architecture to the lush gardens and scattered artwork, Estancia La Jolla is a true Southern California esca... more
  • 17 Days Ago

  • Noble House Hotels & Resorts La Jolla, CA
  • Job Type Full-time Description ABOUT US: From the hacienda-style architecture to the lush gardens and scattered artwork, Estancia La Jolla is a true Southe... more
  • 20 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!