Career Options
Here’s an expanded list of job roles for Visual Effects graduates, including both technical and creative career paths:
Job Role | Description |
Storyboard Artist | Creates visual sequences and shot compositions for films and animations. |
Concept Artist | Designs characters, environments, and props for VFX and animation projects. |
Matte Painting Artist | Creates digital backgrounds, set extensions, and landscapes for movies. |
FX Artist | Specializes in creating visual effects like explosions, fire, water, and smoke. |
VFX Artist | Works on integrating digital elements with live-action footage seamlessly. |
Compositor | Combines multiple visual elements (CGI, effects, live-action) into a final scene. |
Roto Artist | Creates masks and cutouts for elements to be composited into VFX shots. |
Prep Artist | Cleans up shots, removes wires, rigs, and unwanted elements from footage. |
Matchmove Artist | Tracks live-action footage and aligns it with CG elements for perfect integration. |
Virtual Production Artist | Works with LED walls, real-time rendering, and camera tracking for live VFX. |
Unreal Engine Artist (VFX & Film) | Uses Unreal Engine for creating real-time visual effects and virtual sets. |
LED Wall Technician | Operates and calibrates LED screens used in virtual production. |
Virtual Camera Operator | Handles virtual cinematography tools for real-time digital filming. |
Virtual Cinematographer | Plans and executes camera movements in virtual production environments. |
Digital Human & AI Animation Specialist | Specializes in AI-driven character animation, facial tracking, and motion capture. |
Set Modeler | Designs and builds 3D environments and props for VFX integration. |
Texture Artist | Adds textures and details to 3D models for realism in VFX. |
Lighting Artist | Creates realistic lighting setups in CGI and virtual environments. |
VFX Supervisor | Oversees the entire VFX production, ensuring seamless integration and quality. |
Virtual Production Supervisor | Manages virtual production pipelines and real-time VFX workflows. |
Virtual Production Producer | Oversees budgets, schedules, and execution of virtual production projects. |
VFX Producer | Coordinates the entire VFX team, ensuring timely and high-quality deliveries. |