VFX Artist
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10149191 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Apr. 29, 2026This role is considered remote, which means the employee will work remotely on an ongoing basis and will not have an assigned workspace at a Company designated location.
Job Summary:
VFX Artist
About the Role & Team
Disney Digital Entertainment, a division of Disney Experiences, is embarking on a mission to create the ‘digital front door’ for The Walt Disney Company, bringing all of the magic of Disney together into a new interactive universe.
We are building an expert development team that will be building a groundbreaking game experience that will herald the next generation of Disney to the world. Working with top-class industry talent, this role is perfect for the seasoned transformative VFX artist looking to create something epic - collaborating with an incredible group of game developers focusing on individual experiences to build a wonderfully rich and cohesive product that is truly “Disney”.
We are looking for a uniquely talented VFX Artist to join us on a daring and exciting new project. If you are an imaginative creator with superb real-time visual effects skills, and have a love of Disney/Pixar, 20th Century, Star Wars and Marvel properties, you’ll want to check out this opportunity!
The VFX Artist will report to the Lead and Art Director.
This is a Full-Time, remote role.
What You Will Do
- Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to visualize incredible gameplay, magical powers, and amazing transformations based on Disney’s robust portfolio of characters and worlds, including Disney/Pixar, 20th Century, Marvel, and Star Wars.
- Add life, movement, and color to our worlds through atmospherics, weather, and environmental effects created in Unreal Engine 5, Niagara, and other tools.
- Work alongside the Lead and other VFX Artists to carefully implement, integrate, troubleshoot, and ensure the visual fidelity and performance of VFX in-game.
- Iterate on game assets with fellow artists via paint overs, studies, and group critiques.
- Serve as a key member of a growing game development team at Disney.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 3 years of game development experience, including holding the position of VFX Artist for 2 years
- Strong understanding of 3D graphics, shaders, particle systems, physics, ribbons, etc.
- A keen sense of VFX movement, animation, timing, impact, and anticipation.
- Ability to visualize effects with or without concept art, and the ability to create VFX textures, materials, and geometry from scratch, matching a broad range of styles.
- Collaborate with game design and your lead to prototype, create, and refine effects that support and communicate gameplay.
- Demonstrate proficiency with Maya, Substance, Photoshop, and/or equivalent 3D and 2D software.
- Experience with Unreal Engine 5 / UEFN (Unreal Editor Fortnite), and Niagara in a production environment preferred.
- Proficiency with Houdini and/or other VFX simulation tools is a plus.
- Willingness to communicate effectively about updates, issues, and concerns with leadership and production.
- Enjoy creative problem-solving and building something new and innovative.
- Value building and being part of an inclusive and positive team culture.
Education
- A Bachelor’s degree in Art and/or Design or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Information
- A portfolio demonstrating excellent, eye-catching real-time VFX. A plus if you have hand-painted effects or realism through simulated assets.
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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The hiring range for this remote position is $91,000 to $140,200 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Disney Experiences:
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney DPEP Services Co., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.
Disney DPEP Services Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.