VFX Artist Talent Pool (2026 Opportunities)

Liquid Development was founded in 2000 and is the largest outsourcing art studio in North America. We offer a fun and cooperative work atmosphere where collaboration is encouraged among a diversely talented team to remain on the cutting edge of content creation. Everyday Liquid Development is producing work at the forefront of modern game production and the demands for our services continue to grow. Our team has contributed to AAA titles within the Halo Mass Effect Borderlands and Call of Duty franchises - Liquid Development is the team these titles turn to when they need the best.

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building our 2026 talent pool for exceptional VFX Artists! By applying youre not applying for a specific role todayinstead youre joining a curated network of creative professionals that we may reach out to as new projects emerge. While this isnt an active opening at the moment it helps us get to know your style and experience early on. If your skills and experience align with upcoming opportunities well contact you to explore a potential collaboration. Join us now to stay on our radar for exciting future work.

What youll bring to the table:

• A strong portfolio with recent work showcasing proficiency in VFX Art for Video Games (**must submit to be considered**)
• Experience with Unreal Engine and Maya
• Experience with both stylized photorealistic and sci-fi tailored VFX
• Varied and specializations (characters environments weapons etc)
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems
• A self-driven positive attitude towards critique and leaning from your mistakes

Bonus Points!

• Experience with proprietary engines
• Experience with Embergen Houdini and/or HLSL
• Experience with Tech Art

This is a fully remote ongoing contract only position. At this time this position is not available to California residents.

Due to the high volume of applications we kindly ask you to not reach out to the Liquid Development team. Once you submit your application you will receive a confirmation email that the hiring team will be reviewing your application. You will hear directly from our Talent Acquisition team once we have an update for you regarding your application status.

Whats in it for you

If working on some of the biggest and best titles with some of the coolest people within the games industry isnt enough we also offer:

• Work alongside dynamic individuals in the gaming industry
• Work within a company with upward career growth opportunities
• Work Fully Remote
• Full Time Employment Benefits for applicants located in US only include:
• Medical Dental Vision benefits
• Voluntary Long-term / Short-term Disability
• 401K w/ company match
• Salary RANGE: $65K - $80K per year ($31/hr to $38/hr)

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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Studio: Liquid Development
Location: Americas United States Oregon
Area of Work: Art Services
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time Contractor
Working Pattern: Remote