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VFX Specialist

TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group
Menlo Park, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/9/2026

Job Details

Overview
A VFX Specialist is responsible for designing, creating, and integrating visual effects and motion graphics into video content using Nuke, Houdini, Flame, or Adobe After Effects, where high-quality post-production effects and animation are required.
Key Responsibilities
Visual Effects Creation: Design and implement visual effects, transitions, and motion graphics using After Effects.
Video Editing: Enhance footage with effects, overlays, and animated elements.
Compositing: Combine multiple video layers, images, and graphics to create seamless final scenes.
Motion Graphics: Create animated titles, lower thirds, infographics, and other dynamic elements for video projects.
Color Correction & Enhancement: Adjust color, lighting, and visual style to match project requirements.
Template & Asset Management: Develop reusable After Effects templates and manage project assets for efficiency.
Required Skills
Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Flame, Blender, or similar tools.
Familiarity with other Adobe Creative Cloud tools (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator).
Strong understanding of compositing, keyframing, and animation principles.
Ability to create and use After Effects templates and expressions.
Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Good communication and teamwork skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects
Familiarity with other Adobe Creative Cloud tools (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator).
Strong understanding of compositing, keyframing, and animation principles.
Ability to create and use After Effects templates and expressions.
Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Good communication and teamwork skills
A VFX Specialist is responsible for designing, creating, and integrating visual effects and motion graphics into video content using Adobe After Effects, where high-quality post-production effects and animation are required.
Key Responsibilities
Visual Effects Creation: Design and implement visual effects, transitions, and motion graphics using After Effects.
Video Editing: Enhance footage with effects, overlays, and animated elements.
Compositing: Combine multiple video layers, images, and graphics to create seamless final scenes.
Motion Graphics: Create animated titles, lower thirds, infographics, and other dynamic elements for video projects.
Color Correction & Enhancement: Adjust color, lighting, and visual style to match project requirements.
Template & Asset Management: Develop reusable After Effects templates and manage project assets for efficiency.
Required Skills
Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Flame, Blender, or similar tools.
Familiarity with other Adobe Creative Cloud tools (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator).
Strong understanding of compositing, keyframing, and animation principles.
Ability to create and use After Effects templates and expressions.
Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Good communication and teamwork skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects
Familiarity with other Adobe Creative Cloud tools (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator).
Strong understanding of compositing, keyframing, and animation principles.
Ability to create and use After Effects templates and expressions.
Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Good communication and teamwork skills
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Menlo Park, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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