U.S. Zoic Labs General Application

Zoic Studios is accepting general applications for entry-level contract positions at Zoic Labs, its emerging technologies division, based in Los Angeles, CA. Zoic Labs sits at the intersection of visual effects research and next-generation production tools, developing the kind of pipeline technology and real-time workflows that feed directly into high-end episodic television and feature film production. This application is built for early-career VFX and technology professionals who want a foot in the door at a studio with a serious track record in effects-driven production.

About the Role

Zoic Labs operates as the R&D arm of Zoic Studios, working on emerging technologies that influence how VFX pipelines are built and run across the studio’s production slate. As a general applicant, you may be considered for roles that touch real-time rendering, virtual production, or tools development supporting live-action and animated projects. A typical day in the lab means testing new workflows, supporting active technology builds, and working alongside artists and engineers embedded in the broader VFX pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and testing of emerging technology workflows within the Zoic Labs VFX pipeline.
• Assist in evaluating real-time rendering tools and virtual production systems for use across episodic television and feature film projects.
• Document technical processes and research findings to support ongoing tool development cycles.
• Collaborate with VFX supervisors and pipeline technical directors to identify areas where new technologies can be integrated into production workflow.
• Participate in prototype builds and proof-of-concept testing tied to active production schedules.
• Contribute research and analysis that informs how the studio approaches new production technologies across departments.

What You Bring

• Entry-level standing with a background in VFX, computer science, game engines, or a related production technology field.
• Familiarity with real-time engines such as Unreal Engine, or DCC tools common to VFX pipelines.
• Exposure to animation studio or post-production workflow environments through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
• U.S. work authorization in one of the eligible categories outlined in the application.
• A portfolio, website, or reel that demonstrates relevant technical or creative work.

Why This Role

Zoic Studios has built effects for some of the most effects-heavy shows in episodic television over the past two decades, and Zoic Labs is where the studio invests in what comes next. For an entry-level candidate, getting into the lab early means working on real production problems, not just academic ones. Contract positions here carry genuine potential for longer-term placement as the division grows its emerging technology output.

Submit your U.S. Zoic Labs General Application today and get your details in front of the Zoic Labs recruitment team for future openings in Los Angeles.