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Special Effects Artists and Animators

Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

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Salary Breakdown

Special Effects Artists and Animators

Average

$56,690

ANNUAL

$27.25

HOURLY

Entry Level

$38,800

ANNUAL

$18.65

HOURLY

Mid Level

$48,710

ANNUAL

$23.42

HOURLY

Expert Level

$98,660

ANNUAL

$47.43

HOURLY


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  Chandler, AZ 85225-2479      Degree Program

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  Glendale, AZ 85302      Degree Program

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  Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200      Degree Program

South Mountain Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85040      Degree Program

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Degree Program

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  Chandler, AZ 85225-2479      Certification

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  Glendale, AZ 85302      Certification

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  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Certification

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  Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200      Certification

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  Phoenix, AZ 85040      Certification

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  Phoenix, AZ 85040      Degree Program

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  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Degree Program

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Certification

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  Phoenix, AZ 85040      Certification

Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Degree Program

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  Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234      Degree Program

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Degree Program

Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Certification

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Certification

Phoenix College
  Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234      Certification

Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Degree Program

Phoenix College
  Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234      Degree Program

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Degree Program

Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Degree Program

Phoenix College
  Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234      Degree Program

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Certification

Phoenix College
  Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234      Certification

Chandler-Gilbert Community College
  Chandler, AZ 85225-2479      Degree Program

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Degree Program

Phoenix College
  Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234      Degree Program

Chandler-Gilbert Community College
  Chandler, AZ 85225-2479      Certification

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Certification

Phoenix College
  Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234      Certification

Chandler-Gilbert Community College
  Chandler, AZ 85225-2479      Degree Program

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Degree Program

Phoenix College
  Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234      Degree Program

Chandler-Gilbert Community College
  Chandler, AZ 85225-2479      Certification

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Certification

Phoenix College
  Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234      Certification

Phoenix College
  Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234      Degree Program

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Degree Program

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Certification

Phoenix College
  Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234      Certification

Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Degree Program

Paradise Valley Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200      Degree Program

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Degree Program

Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Degree Program

Paradise Valley Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200      Degree Program

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Degree Program

Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Certification

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Certification

Paradise Valley Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200      Certification

Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Degree Program

Paradise Valley Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200      Degree Program

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Degree Program

Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Certification

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Certification

Paradise Valley Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200      Certification

Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Degree Program

Paradise Valley Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200      Degree Program

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Degree Program

Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Certification

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Certification

Paradise Valley Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200      Certification

Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Degree Program

Paradise Valley Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200      Degree Program

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Degree Program

Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Certification

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Certification

Paradise Valley Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200      Certification

Chandler-Gilbert Community College
  Chandler, AZ 85225-2479      Degree Program

Estrella Mountain Community College
  Avondale, AZ 85392      Degree Program

Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Degree Program

Phoenix College
  Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234      Degree Program

Paradise Valley Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200      Degree Program

Rio Salado College
  Tempe, AZ 85281-6950      Degree Program

Scottsdale Community College
  Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626      Degree Program

South Mountain Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85040      Degree Program

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Degree Program

Current Available & Projected Jobs

Special Effects Artists and Animators

28

Current Available Jobs

1,300

Projected job openings through 2030


Top Expected Tasks

Special Effects Artists and Animators


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Special Effects Artists and Animators

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Design

KNOWLEDGE

Communications and Media

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Active Learning

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Visualization

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

ABILITY

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Job Opportunities

Special Effects Artists and Animators

  • Part-Time Web & Social Media Graphic Designer - Remote or Hybrid (Phoenix, AZ)
    crimescene.com    phoenix, AZ 85016 (Telecommute)
     Posted 1 day    

    **About CrimeScene.com:**
    CrimeScene.com is a leading online resource dedicated to providing in-depth coverage and analysis of true crime stories. We are looking for a creative and visually-minded Part-Time Web and Social Media Graphic Designer to join our team and help us bring our stories to life through compelling visuals.

    **Opportunity:**
    This is a flexible opportunity based in Phoenix, Arizona, offering primarily remote (telecommuting) work with the option for occasional in-person collaboration if needed or preferred. This role is perfect for a talented graphic designer looking for consistent part-time work (approximately 5-10 hours per week). You will play a crucial role in visually representing our daily content, primarily through engaging thumbnails for articles and impactful images for our social media platforms (posted Monday through Friday). The ideal candidate possesses a strong visual storytelling ability and can translate complex narratives into captivating single images.

    **Responsibilities:**
    - Design eye-catching and informative thumbnails (primarily 600 x 600 pixels) to accompany our daily articles.
    - Create visually engaging and appropriately sized images for various social media platforms.
    - Develop layered image files using Adobe Photoshop.
    - Perform photo editing tasks to enhance visual quality.
    - Optimize images for web performance (file size and format).
    - Manage and organize design assets effectively.
    - Collaborate with the editorial team to understand the visual needs of each story (primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings possible).
    - Meet deadlines consistently with minimal supervision after an initial training period.
    - (Bonus: Video editing skills are a plus!)

    **Requirements:**
    - Proven ability to create high-quality JPG and PNG image files.
    - Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, including working with layers.
    - Demonstrated experience in photo editing and optimization for web use.
    - Strong understanding of visual storytelling principles and the ability to convey narratives through single images.
    - Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing your own workflow effectively.
    - Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines consistently.
    - Reliable internet access and a suitable home office setup for remote work.
    - Must be located in the Phoenix, Arizona area and have the ability to work remotely, with potential for occasional in-person meetings or work sessions if needed or preferred.

    **To Apply:**
    Please submit the following to :
    - Your resume or a detailed description of your relevant experience.
    - A link to your online portfolio showcasing your graphic design work, particularly examples of web and social media visuals.
    - Please indicate in your application if you are primarily interested in the remote option or if you are open to a hybrid arrangement with occasional in-person work.

    **Why Join CrimeScene.com?**
    - Contribute to a popular and engaging online publication.
    - Enjoy a flexible work environment with primarily remote work and the option for occasional in-person collaboration.
    - Gain consistent part-time design experience.
    - Opportunity to visually shape the presentation of compelling stories.


    Seniority Level

    Entry (student)

    Field of Interest

    Visual and Performing Arts

    Employment Type

    Part Time

  • Senior Technical Animator, Camouflaj Game Studio
    Meta    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 12 days    

    **Summary:**

    Camouflaj, the award winning team behind BATMAN: ARKHAM SHADOW, IRON MAN VR and RÉPUBLIQUE is looking for an experienced Technical Animator to join our team of seventy talented developers who collectively pursue the goal of creating high quality, meaningful VR games in an open, honest, and respectful environment.As a Technical Animator you’ll work closely with animators, artists, designers, engineers and producers to develop and maintain performant real-time animations and characters within Maya and Unity. You’ll create rigs, integrate assets into Unity, and develop tools and pipelines to facilitate the workflows of animators and character artists.

    **Required Skills:**

    Senior Technical Animator, Camouflaj Game Studio Responsibilities:

    1. Develop content creation pipelines and tools for the animation and character art teams.

    2. Create rigs for characters and props.

    3. Help integrate assets from Maya to Unity and troubleshoot issues.

    4. Guide animation and character art teams on best authoring practices for optimized in-game assets.

    5. Work with art teams to ensure designs will work with animations.

    6. Collaborate with designers and gameplay engineers to develop animation features.

    7. Collaborate with producers on planning and scheduling.

    8. Mentor and train other technical animators on best practices and give code reviews.

    9. Keep up to date with emerging trends in animation and rigging technology.

    **Minimum Qualifications:**

    Minimum Qualifications:

    10. 5+ years of professional experience as a Technical Animator or Technical Artist.

    11. Experience maintaining and further developing an existing codebase of tools.

    12. Experience creating tools for Maya and Motion Builder with Python.

    13. Proficient with creating body & face rigs and skinning in Maya using proprietary tools.

    14. Experience in model topology and directing character artists with best practices.

    15. Experience with animation controllers and state machines using Mecanim or equivalent.

    16. Experience working in Unity and using C# or equivalent.

    17. Experience in 3D math skills such as linear algebra and matrix math.

    18. Experience giving and receiving feedback in a highly collaborative environment.

    **Preferred Qualifications:**

    Preferred Qualifications:

    19. Experience in VR development.

    20. Experience with Maya C++ API.

    21. Experience with Motionbuilder.

    22. Familiarity with FACS based character rigs and facial tracking.

    23. Familiarity with motion capture workflows.

    **Public Compensation:**

    $130,000/year to $180,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

    **Industry:** Internet

    **Equal Opportunity:**

    Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

    Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Senior Technical Artist, Game Studio
    Meta    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 12 days    

    **Summary:**

    Our newest 1st Party Game Studios is looking to hire an experienced Technical Artist with the capacity to perform a wide variety of challenges. You are skilled at building tools and accelerating pipelines for the art team. The candidate will have an extensive knowledge of Maya and Unity and be well versed in modern technical art processes and standards. They should be an experienced communicator and collaborative problem solver driving down iteration time.

    **Required Skills:**

    Senior Technical Artist, Game Studio Responsibilities:

    1. Develop and maintain art production workflows and pipelines by creating tools, plugins, and scripts to reduce pain points, and speed up iteration cycles.

    2. Prototype features and tools to improve workflows using Unity 3D.

    3. Maintain and adhere to a consistent art style and ensure technical requirements.

    4. Prepare and design systems for VFX, optimizing workflow and improving graphics fidelity.

    5. Create art assets during the prototyping process.

    **Minimum Qualifications:**

    Minimum Qualifications:

    6. 6+ years of experience working as a Technical Artist on at least one shipped title.

    7. 2+ years of experience developing and maintaining tools and writing scripts within the Unity development environment.

    8. Working knowledge of Maya and Unity as well as Photoshop, Premier, and Substance.

    9. Experienced rigging and creating rigs for characters.

    10. Knowledge of current and next-gen art techniques, and fundamental art principles.

    11. Experienced delivering high-quality visuals while following memory and performance targets.

    12. Experienced in pipelines for high and low-poly modeling, unwrapping, baking, texturing and material creation.

    13. Understanding of graphics for rendering, modeling, texturing, shaders, rigging, animation, and lighting.

    **Preferred Qualifications:**

    Preferred Qualifications:

    14. Specialized experience in one or more of the following: VFX, Animation and Rigging, or Graphics and Shaders.

    15. Experienced with procedural content creation software like Houdini and Substance Suite.

    16. Experienced in VR or Mobile pipelines.

    17. shipped at least one title.

    **Public Compensation:**

    $153,000/year to $212,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

    **Industry:** Internet

    **Equal Opportunity:**

    Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

    Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Subway Sandwich Artist
    Pilot Company    Tonopah, AZ 85354
     Posted 13 days    

    **Company Description**

    Pay Rates Starting between: $14.70 - $19.00 / hour

    Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Team members have the opportunity to build an inclusive atmosphere with their co-workers and make a better day for every type of guest – whether it’s the professional driver stopping for a clean shower, the commuter grabbing their morning coffee, or the vacationer needing their go-to snack along their journey. We embrace and celebrate our diverse guests and team members, who fuel creativity, innovation, and positivity. We strive to make every stop on your career journey — and our guests’ journey — a great one!

    Also, there are a number of opportunities to work in other roles within our travel centers and restaurants so while we may be hiring for a specific role, we always look to train and offer experience for other roles we have.

    We hope your next career stop is with us! Join our team and start your journey with Pilot Flying J.

    **BENEFITS**

    + Weekly Pay

    + 15 cent fuel discount

    + Free daily meals

    + $10 low-cost health plans (for full-time team members)

    + Paid time off

    + Family leave

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

    Military encouraged to apply.

    **Job Description**

    + Provide guests fast, friendly, and clean service

    + Maintain inventory

    + Manage and prep food safely

    + Ensure top-notch quality in all our food products

    + Operate cash registers

    + Maintain the overall appearance and cleanliness of the restaurant

    + Provide excellent guest service

    **Qualifications**

    **Required Qualifications**

    + Incredible guest service skills and ability to maintain a guest focused culture

    + Ability to complete accurate sales transactions

    + Ability to cleanly and safely manage and prep food

    + Ability to maintain Subway processes and policies

    + Ability to use computers, telephones, and other equipment as needed

    + Ability to work as part of a team

    **Preferred Qualifications**

    + Experience in a similar position

    + Ability to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends, and holidays

    **Additional Information**

    + Wellness Program

    + Reward and Recognition Program

    + Professional development

    + 401(k) retirement savings plan

    + Paid parental leave

    + Adoption Assistance

    + Flexible Schedule

    + Full and Part Time positions available


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Subway Sandwich Artist
    Pilot Company    Gila Bend, AZ 85337
     Posted 13 days    

    **Company Description**

    Pay Rates Starting between: $14.70 - $19.00 / hour

    Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Team members have the opportunity to build an inclusive atmosphere with their co-workers and make a better day for every type of guest – whether it’s the professional driver stopping for a clean shower, the commuter grabbing their morning coffee, or the vacationer needing their go-to snack along their journey. We embrace and celebrate our diverse guests and team members, who fuel creativity, innovation, and positivity. We strive to make every stop on your career journey — and our guests’ journey — a great one!

    Also, there are a number of opportunities to work in other roles within our travel centers and restaurants so while we may be hiring for a specific role, we always look to train and offer experience for other roles we have.

    We hope your next career stop is with us! Join our team and start your journey with Pilot Flying J.

    **BENEFITS**

    + Weekly Pay

    + 15 cent fuel discount

    + Free daily meals

    + $10 low-cost health plans (for full-time team members)

    + Paid time off

    + Family leave

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

    Military encouraged to apply.

    **Job Description**

    + Provide guests fast, friendly, and clean service

    + Maintain inventory

    + Manage and prep food safely

    + Ensure top-notch quality in all our food products

    + Operate cash registers

    + Maintain the overall appearance and cleanliness of the restaurant

    + Provide excellent guest service

    **Qualifications**

    **Required Qualifications**

    + Incredible guest service skills and ability to maintain a guest focused culture

    + Ability to complete accurate sales transactions

    + Ability to cleanly and safely manage and prep food

    + Ability to maintain Subway processes and policies

    + Ability to use computers, telephones, and other equipment as needed

    + Ability to work as part of a team

    **Preferred Qualifications**

    + Experience in a similar position

    + Ability to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends, and holidays

    **Additional Information**

    + Wellness Program

    + Reward and Recognition Program

    + Professional development

    + 401(k) retirement savings plan

    + Paid parental leave

    + Adoption Assistance

    + Flexible Schedule

    + Full and Part Time positions available


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Subway Sandwich Artist
    Pilot Company    Salome, AZ 85348
     Posted 13 days    

    **Company Description**

    Pay Rates Starting between: $15.45 - $19.83 / hour

    Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Team members have the opportunity to build an inclusive atmosphere with their co-workers and make a better day for every type of guest – whether it’s the professional driver stopping for a clean shower, the commuter grabbing their morning coffee, or the vacationer needing their go-to snack along their journey. We embrace and celebrate our diverse guests and team members, who fuel creativity, innovation, and positivity. We strive to make every stop on your career journey — and our guests’ journey — a great one!

    Also, there are a number of opportunities to work in other roles within our travel centers and restaurants so while we may be hiring for a specific role, we always look to train and offer experience for other roles we have.

    We hope your next career stop is with us! Join our team and start your journey with Pilot Flying J.

    **BENEFITS**

    + Weekly Pay

    + 15 cent fuel discount

    + Free daily meals

    + $10 low-cost health plans (for full-time team members)

    + Paid time off

    + Family leave

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

    Military encouraged to apply.

    **Job Description**

    + Provide guests fast, friendly, and clean service

    + Maintain inventory

    + Manage and prep food safely

    + Ensure top-notch quality in all our food products

    + Operate cash registers

    + Maintain the overall appearance and cleanliness of the restaurant

    + Provide excellent guest service

    **Qualifications**

    **Required Qualifications**

    + Incredible guest service skills and ability to maintain a guest focused culture

    + Ability to complete accurate sales transactions

    + Ability to cleanly and safely manage and prep food

    + Ability to maintain Subway processes and policies

    + Ability to use computers, telephones, and other equipment as needed

    + Ability to work as part of a team

    **Preferred Qualifications**

    + Experience in a similar position

    + Ability to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends, and holidays

    **Additional Information**

    + Wellness Program

    + Reward and Recognition Program

    + Professional development

    + 401(k) retirement savings plan

    + Paid parental leave

    + Adoption Assistance

    + Flexible Schedule

    + Full and Part Time positions available


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Technical Artist - BigBox
    Meta    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 13 days    

    **Summary:**

    We are BigBox VR the makers of Population: One, the most popular Battle Royale game in VR. You are a talented and broadly experienced Technical Artist who will tackle a wide variety of challenges across art pipelines. You excel at quickly building tools and refining processes to accelerate the work of the art team. You are an experienced communicator who is a collaborative problem solver, driving down iteration time so artists can focus on creating the highest fidelity possible. You have an extensive knowledge of game editors (Unity, Unreal) and are versed in modern technical art processes and standards.

    **Required Skills:**

    Technical Artist - BigBox Responsibilities:

    1. Develop and maintain art production workflows and pipelines by creating tools, plugins, and scripts to aid artists, reduce pain points, and speed up iteration cycles.

    2. Develop and drive critical features for a game editor that serves all audience types.

    3. Develop and drive integrating critical AI features that will accelerate and inspire creators.

    4. Prototype features and tools to improve workflows.

    5. Maintain and adhere to a consistent art style and ensure technical requirements for assets are enforced.

    6. Prepare and design systems for VFX, optimizing workflow and improving graphics fidelity.

    7. Optimize environments to keep visual fidelity as high as possible while maintaining performance.

    8. Port finished art to the game engine, assisting in asset performance and validation.

    9. Maintaining technical documentation.

    10. Train and mentor other artists to grow their technical skills.

    **Minimum Qualifications:**

    Minimum Qualifications:

    11. 6+ years of experience working as a Technical Artist on at least one shipped game title.

    12. 3+ years of experience developing and maintaining tools and developing scripts within the Unity development environment.

    13. Experience with Game engines such as Unity, Unreal, and creator-facing UGC tools.

    14. Experience with integrating AI models, or working with pipelines that have introduced AI integration

    15. Experience with creating scripts and plugins with MEL, PyMEL, or Python.

    16. Working knowledge of Maya and Unity as well as Photoshop, Premier, and Substance.

    17. Experience structuring an appropriate VFX workflow/pipeline that fits the production environment.

    18. Knowledge of current and next-gen art techniques, and fundamental art principles.

    19. Experience delivering high-quality visuals while following memory and performance targets.

    20. Knowledge to create, evaluate, and improve PBR game materials and textures.

    21. Experience in pipelines for high and low-poly modeling, unwrapping, baking, texturing and material creation.

    22. Understanding of graphics for rendering, modeling, texturing, shaders, rigging, animation, and lighting.

    23. Experience profiling in-game assets and guiding the team in optimization to ensure that art assets are performant and fit within their budgets for draw calls, poly counts, texture memory limits, without compromising visual quality.

    **Preferred Qualifications:**

    Preferred Qualifications:

    24. Experience working on and supporting User Generated Content.

    25. Experience working with TypeScript and React.

    26. Interest in AI driven solutions and direct experience integrating AI models

    27. Experience in Mixed Reality or Mobile pipelines.

    **Public Compensation:**

    $153,000/year to $212,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

    **Industry:** Internet

    **Equal Opportunity:**

    Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

    Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Senior Graphic Designer
    Cushman & Wakefield    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 13 days    

    **Job Title**

    Senior Graphic Designer

    **Job Description Summary**

    As a key member of the Southwest Local Marketing Team, the Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for the development of proactive marketing and business development deliverables.

    The Senior Graphic Designer will be a part of the Southwest Local Markets Marketing team supporting Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada fee earners with pre-win deliverables.

    **Job Description**

    **Responsibilities:**

    + Executes the strategic vision of pre-win marketing collateral as requested by fee-earners, marketing partners and team leadership for key pursuits and initiatives

    + Designs visually stunning bespoke marketing materials, including presentations, proposals, email blasts, brochures and other graphics in a highly efficient manner

    + Develop materials to communicate critical messages and key selling propositions, overseeing all creative aspects of production and quality control

    + Responsible for providing timely, consistent, and high-quality design work under tight deadlines

    + Demonstrates a strategic mindset in developing designs and materials that align with marketing objectives

    + Oversee all creative aspects of production and quality control, communicating progress to fee-earners, Marketing Specialists and liaising with Marketing leadership as needed

    + Deeply understand the creative process and demonstrate an efficient and effective workflow

    + Presents design concepts and ideas to internal stakeholders, articulating the rationale behind creative choices

    + Provide best practices, stay abreast of design trends, and encourage creativity on the Graphic Design team

    **Qualifications:**

    + Bachelor's degree

    + 5+ years of experience in professional services graphic design.

    + Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

    + Strong capability to work efficiently and independently to maintain high quality in a high-volume department.

    + Experience in B2B business development graphic design

    + Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills. Must have the ability to balance multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

    + Excellent oral and written communication skills

    + Self-motivated approach with the ability to take initiative but works well in group environment

    + A creative, organized, and highly motivated individual who brings strong design aesthetic and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial sales environment

    + Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design work, including branding, marketing collateral and long format design

    Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

    The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

    The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

    The compensation for the position is: $70,550.00 - $83,000.00

    Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

    In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at **1-888-365-5406** or email **HRServices@cushwake.com** . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

    INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Graphic Designer
    Kimley-Horn    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 14 days    

    **Overview**

    Are you a team player with a unique eye for design, self-motivated, resourceful, and ready to get to work in Phoenix? Do you like a collaborative environment focused on professional development? Join Kimley-Horn’s graphic design team in Phoenix, AZ as an experienced Graphic Designerand support our engineering and planning teams in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment. This is not a remote position.

    **Responsibilities**

    + Our Graphic Designers work independently, partnering with other Designers and Marketing professionals to understand and translate the client’s vision and design a variety of deliverables in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

    + Develop graphic covers, templates, layouts, and supporting graphics for marketing pursuits

    + Create presentations, aerial map exhibits, and multimedia graphics

    + Create tailored, print and digital brochures as well as conference/event graphics

    + Design digital campaigns for external recognition/pursuits

    + Thrive as part of a large, creative, and specialized marketing team

    + Partner with engineers, project managers, and technical staff

    + Serve as a brand advocate for Kimley-Horn and the client’s visual guidelines

    **Qualifications**

    + 4+ years of corporate and/or agency experience

    + Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design or similar

    + Proficiency in Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat) and Microsoft Office Suite (Kimley-Horn is a PC-based company)

    + Ability to use InDesign software for layout of complex documents

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills

    + A positive, collaborative, solution-seeking attitude, and a high sense of personal responsibility

    + Desire to learn new skills, manage tasks and teams, participate in process improvement

    + Flexibility to periodically work outside normal business hours as needed

    + Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle simultaneous, varied assignments while providing consistent quality and accuracy

    + Willingness to travel in support of remote projects and teams

    **Why Kimley-Horn?**

    At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

    _Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn_

    + Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.

    + Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

    + Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.

    + Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.

    + Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.

    + Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

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    _Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 3 days of being posted._

    PleaseCLICK HERE (https://www.kimley-horn.com/careers/benefits/at-a-glance/) to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role.

    If you require an accommodation, pleaseCLICK HERE. (https://www.kimley-horn.com/careers/ada-accommodation-request/)

    **Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.**

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    **Posted Date** _12 hours ago_ _(4/1/2025 11:51 AM)_

    **_ID_** _2025-17703_

    **_Education_** _Bachelor's Degree_

    **_Discipline/Focus_** _Marketing_


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Associate Graphic Designer, Business Solutions (May 2025 - May 2026)
    Arizona Cardinals Football Club    Tempe, AZ 85284
     Posted 14 days    

    Position: Associate Graphic Designer, Partnership Solutions – Part Time/Non-Exempt
    Department: Business Intelligence - Partnership Solutions
    Reports To: Graphic Designer, Partnership Solutions
    Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ)
    Format: In-person 
    Duration: From May 2025 – May 2026 this role will work approximately 20 hours per week in the Tempe, AZ Business office plus select home and preseason games at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ.

     
    Cardinals Organizational Summary:   

    The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.

    As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League.  Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.

    If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening here. 

    Job Summary:
    The Associate Graphic Designer, Partnership Solutions is responsible for creating, designing, and customizing presentations to support the Arizona Cardinals’ Corporate Partnerships team. This role primarily involves developing ideas into external presentations that effectively tell a story through concise and sharp visuals. This role requires balancing strategic thinking with high-output design in a fast-paced environment, as it will support the Sales and Partnership Marketing teams. The Associate Graphic Designer, Partnership Solutions reports to the Graphic Designer, Partnership Solutions & Special Projects.

    Primary Job Duties:
    The Associate Graphic Designer, Partnership Solutions will have daily responsibilities, without limitation, to include the following: 

    > Apply and maintain the Arizona Cardinals brand standards in all outputs, utilizing logos, internal assets, and collaborative conceptualizations as needed.
    > Create unique and compelling sales presentations and mockups that effectively communicate customized stories to prospects and partners.
    > Design infographics and convert data into actionable and visually engaging graphics.
    > Develop templates for the Sales and Partnership Marketing teams for sales, recaps, and various purposes throughout the year.
    > Design creative materials for external communications to partners, including partner events, road trips, and draft events, etc.
    > Design and develop partner creative for contractual assets with the Arizona Cardinals as needed.
    > Assist with copywriting and the development of verbal storytelling elements.
    > Coordinate with internal and external print vendors to create print-ready files, obtain pricing, and secure project approvals.
    > Manage workflow efficiently, handling multiple projects simultaneously.
    > Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications/Requirements:
    > Education: Currently enrolled as a sophomore or junior in college working towards the completion of a bachelor degree
    > Must present a design/work portfolio that demonstrates a wide range of skills and creativity including the following:
    > Presentation design (layout, content hierarchy)
    > Data visualization/infographics
    > Typography
    > Photo editing/compositing
    > Basic video editing
    > Proficient in PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); advanced PowerPoint design skills are essential; familiarity with Digideck is a plus.
    > Capable of working within the Arizona Cardinals’ brand guidelines and integrating them with the style guides of current and potential partners.
    > Ability to manage time independently and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating dedication to both small and large projects.
    > Strong collaborator and communicator, able to work as part of a team, communicate concepts, brainstorm ideas, and pitch big ideas.
    > Able to take direction effectively.
    > Experienced in large format and environmental design, capable of taking ideas from concept to implementation while working with internal and external departments for feedback and approval.
    > Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs.
    > Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check.

    The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.


    Seniority Level

    Entry (student)

    Employment Type

    Part Time


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