VFX Artist 4

VFX Artist 4

Bcforward is currently seeking a highly motivated VFX Artist 4 for an opportunity and it’s a Remote. Position Title: VFX Artist 4 Location: Redmond, WA. Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. Bcforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 11+ Months Job Type: Contract – Redmond, WA. Pay Range $53.00 Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Job Description: Summary: We’re seeking a visionary Creative Director, AI VFX Innovation to play a pivotal role in shaping the visual storytelling of film, video, and digital media within our global advertising campaign creative, helping drive the future creative vision for artistic and technical execution of visual effects leveraging current and emerging AI tools across production. This role is designed for someone with deep advertising experience, a passion for quality and creative excellence, a drive for continual experimentation and learning, and immersive in AI creation. This role blends artistic innovation with cutting-edge technical expertise to deliver visually compelling and narratively cohesive effects. You’ll partner with the newly formed Frontier Creative team that serves as an extension of in-house Global Advertising and Brand teams, focused on building new AI creation capabilities and innovative assets that extend the breadth and creativity of global campaigns and content for our premier brands (Microsoft, Copilot, Windows, etc.). You’ll partner closely with internal team leads including, strategy, design, creative and campaign management, as well as with the Vice President of Global Advertising & Brand and executive stakeholders to ensure that all visual effects align with the story, tone, and aesthetic of the project. You will help us break new ground in embedding AI into our campaign creation workflows in a way that amplifies creativity, uncovers best practices, enhances efficiency, and upholds our brand voice.Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate the creative vision for all VFX elements.
• Collaborate with creative directors, producers and campaign managers to integrate AI VFX innovation seamlessly into the storytelling.
• Supervise the development of concept art, storyboards, and previsualization
• Oversee the execution of VFX sequences from pre-production through post-production including emerging AI tools.
• Provide creative direction and feedback across stakeholder groups.
• Ensure visual consistency and high-quality standards across all AI VFX shots.
• Participate in production planning when AI VFX integration is required.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and techniques in visual effects and share knowledge with internal teams.

Education/Experience:

• 8+ years’ experience in VFX production, with a strong portfolio of completed projects.
• Deep understanding of the VFX pipeline, including compositing, 3D modeling, animation, and simulation. 5+
• Proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., Maya, Houdini, Nuke, After Effects) and hands-on experience with prompt engineering emerging AI tools. 5+
• Ability to write, test, and refine prompts that reflect brand tone, visual identity, and campaign messaging 2-4
• Strong artistic sensibility, including composition, color theory, and cinematic language.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder alignment skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to evolving creative nee

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