Freelance CG Artist – Los Angeles

About the role

Framestore Integrated Advertising is seeking talented freelance CG artists to join its Los Angeles talent pool. Selected freelancers will be considered first for a variety of advertising, episodic, and immersive projects.

Key responsibilities

• Create high‑quality CG imagery ranging from photorealistic compositing to stylised fully CG work.
• Collaborate with art directors, supervisors and other team members to meet creative and technical goals.
• Adapt quickly to feedback and evolving project requirements in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Deliver work on schedule while maintaining attention to detail.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of at least one major CG application (Maya, Houdini, Substance Designer, Substance Painter, Mari, Photoshop).
• Experience with Arnold rendering and a solid understanding of animation and cinematic language.
• Excellent communication, self‑motivation, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Valid US work authorization.

Required skills

• Maya
• Houdini
• Substance Designer
• Substance Painter
• Mari
• Photoshop
• Arnold
• Mantra (optional)
• V‑Ray (optional)
• C++
• Python
• HScript
• MEL
• Linux/Unix
• Nuke
• PfTrack (optional)
• 3DEqualizer (optional)

What we offer

• Access to a steady stream of high‑profile advertising and immersive projects.
• Competitive freelance rates: Junior $25‑$35 /hour, Mid‑level $400‑$550 /day, Senior $600‑$900 /day (California pay transparency).
• Opportunity to work with an award‑winning VFX studio and expand your professional network.