CareerPlan

Senior VFX Artist - Lightspeed Studios

US, CA, RemoteFull-time$184k2026-09-16 → 2026-10-20

Core

Build production tools, pipelines, and workflows to enable artists and developers to create high-quality real-time content efficiently.

Role type

Senior Tools Engineer (Real-time Production)

Builds

Desktop applications, DCC integrations, and production pipelines for real-time rendering and game engines.

Domain

Real-time graphics, Game Development, VFX

Required skills

Python, Qt/PySide, DCC integration (Maya, Houdini, Blender), Unreal Engine, Asset pipelines, Source control, API design, Software architecture

Preferred skills

C++ development, Machine learning, Agentic AI, AAA game development experience

Technologies

Python, Qt, PySide, PyQt, Maya, Houdini, Substance, Blender, Photoshop, Unreal Engine

Responsibilities

Design and develop Python and Qt/PySide tools and desktop applications; Integrate tools with DCC applications and real-time engines; Collaborate with artists and engineers to solve production challenges; Improve existing workflows for usability and performance; Explore AI-driven workflow automation.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC