Freelance VFX Artist

About the role

Seeking a highly skilled VFX or generative concept artist to produce a two-minute photorealistic cinematic trailer for a 1990s period independent feature biopic. This trailer will serve as a key investor presentation and must capture a clean, modern digital aesthetic with rich gold and burgundy tones, deep shadows, and no film grain. The project involves creating six distinct scenes, each requiring consistent, high-fidelity character visuals modeled on specified celebrity archetypes, as well as an upscale historic restaurant ballroom environment and a high-tension doorway sequence. Script pages, direction, and mood-board images will be provided to guide the creative process. The ideal candidate excels at maintaining facial and asset continuity across varied lighting and environments, ensuring a seamless and immersive visual narrative. This is a fast-paced assignment with a two-week turnaround, requiring a U.S.-based freelancer who can sign an NDA and work-for-hire IP release.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a two-minute photorealistic cinematic trailer with six scenes, adhering to provided script, direction, and mood-board references
• Create consistent, high-fidelity character visuals based on specified celebrity archetypes across all scenes
• Design and animate an upscale historic restaurant ballroom environment and a high-tension doorway sequence
• Ensure facial and asset continuity across different lighting setups and environments
• Deliver all final assets and project files within the agreed two-week timeline

Requirements

• Proven expertise in VFX, generative concept art, or cinematic trailer production for film or high-end digital media
• Advanced proficiency with industry-standard VFX and 3D software (e.g., Houdini, Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, After Effects)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating photorealistic character and environment creation, with emphasis on period settings and cinematic storytelling
• Experience maintaining visual continuity across complex scenes and lighting conditions
• Ability to interpret and execute creative direction from scripts, mood boards, and reference images
• Must be based in the United States and able to sign an NDA and work-for-hire IP release
• Availability to commence work immediately and deliver within two weeks
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently