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VFX SpecialistTEKsystems • Menlo Park, CA, United States
VFX Specialist

VFX Specialist

TEKsystems • Menlo Park, CA, United States
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  • Project Goals & Inspiration
  • Objective : Enhance videos-primarily landscapes or subjects-with semi-realistic, enriching visual effects.
  • Creative Direction : Inspired by Higgs Field-style effects (e.g., motion wraps, dynamic elements around hands) to add depth and energy to footage.
  • Role Focus : This is a VFX specialist position, not a motion designer role. Candidates must have hands-on experience creating visual effects for film or AAA gaming.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • VFX Creation : Design and implement semi-realistic effects (such as explosions, lightning, dynamic wraps) using Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Flame, Blender, or similar tools. Effects should be created as standalone assets and composited onto footage, with attention to realism (lighting, shadows, tint).
  • Compositing : Apply VFX assets to video footage, ensuring seamless integration and realistic interaction with the environment. Skilled compositing is required for proper lighting, shadows, and tone.
  • Pipeline Collaboration : Work within a studio-style workflow-VFX artists generate effects, compositors apply them to footage. Candidates must be comfortable with both creation and compositing tasks.
  • Asset Management : Develop and manage reusable effect presets and libraries, ensuring compatibility across tools and minimizing third-party plugin issues.
  • Video Enhancement : Elevate footage with dynamic visual elements, focusing on landscapes and subjects as per project inspiration.
  • Color Correction & Enhancement : Adjust color, lighting, and visual style to meet artistic and technical requirements.
  • Required Skills
  • VFX Experience : Demonstrated hands-on experience as a VFX artist in film or AAA gaming is required. Pure motion design backgrounds are not suitable.
  • Tool Proficiency : Expert proficiency in Nuke, Maya, Houdini, and / or Blender. After Effects is useful for compositing, but candidates should be comfortable with native VFX creation in 3D tools.
  • Compositing & Animation Principles : Strong understanding of compositing, keyframing, and animation principles, with direct VFX artist work.
  • Pipeline Knowledge : Familiarity with typical studio workflows-creating VFX assets and compositing them onto footage for realism.
  • Asset Creation & Management : Ability to create, share, and manage effect presets and libraries, with awareness of compatibility issues from third-party plugins.
  • Attention to Detail : Ability to deliver high-quality, realistic effects under tight deadlines.
  • Collaboration : Strong 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 Dec 24, 2025.
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      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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