FX Artist Jobs

FX Artist jobs are open across film, television, animation, and video games, at every level from junior to lead and supervisor, with specializations in simulation, destruction, and fluid effects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles33
Top stateNew York
Top employerEast West Bank
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type46% Hybrid
Top industryBanking

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Director, Corporate Sales Markets FX
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Director, Corporate Sales Markets FX
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
San Francisco, California
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
$184k - $306k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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FX Sales Advisor
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FX Sales Advisor
East West Bank
New York, New York
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
$70k - $150k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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FX Institutional Investment Operations Associate
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FX Institutional Investment Operations Associate
Wells Fargo
Charlotte, North Carolina
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
Hybrid
10,000+

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FX-as-a-Service (FXaaS) Sales Strat, VP - New York
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FX-as-a-Service (FXaaS) Sales Strat, VP - New York
Goldman Sachs
New York, New York
Account Management
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
$110k - $235k/yr
10,000+

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Compliance Supervisor - FX Trade Surveillance
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Compliance Supervisor - FX Trade Surveillance
StoneX Group
Warren, New Jersey
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
1,001-5,000

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FX Artist Job Market

Who's Hiring

East West Bank3 open roles
BMO Financial3 open roles
JPMorganChase2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in FX artist jobs.

  • Proficiency in Houdini for simulation, destruction, and particle effects
  • Experience with Maya or similar 3D DCC tools in a production pipeline
  • Strong understanding of physically based simulation and dynamics
  • Demonstrated reel showing shipped film, television, or game fx work
  • Ability to collaborate with lighting, compositing, and animation teams
  • Familiarity with real-time engines such as Unreal Engine for interactive fx

Tips for Your FX Artist Job Search

Tailor your reel to the role

An fx artist reel should lead with shots that match the studio's output. If you're applying to a games studio, front-load real-time Niagara or Houdini work, not cinematic renders. Generic reels get skipped by art directors fast.

Name the software versions you know

Houdini releases change simulation workflows significantly between versions. List the exact versions of Houdini, Maya, Nuke, or Unreal Engine you've shipped with. Vague entries like 'Houdini proficient' give hiring managers nothing to verify.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists fx artist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Read the job post for pipeline clues

Studios often embed pipeline details in postings, mentioning proprietary tools, render farms, or specific simulation solvers. Referencing those details in your cover letter shows you've read the post and understand their production context.

Prepare breakdown commentary for your reel

Expect interviewers to pause your reel and ask how a specific effect was built. Walk them through the Houdini graph, the simulation cache strategy, or how you hit performance targets. Candidates who can't explain their own shots rarely advance.

Negotiate start date around project cycles

FX departments hire to production schedules. If a role is in pre-production, there's flexibility on start dates. If a show is mid-shoot, they need you immediately. Knowing which phase the project is in shapes how you frame your availability.

FX Artist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most fx artists?

East West Bank, BMO Financial, and JPMorganChase are hiring the most fx artists right now, with openings concentrated in New York, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to track active production slates at major film and games studios.

How many fx artist jobs are remote?

About 77% of fx artist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader studio flexibility that expanded across the industry in recent years. Remote roles are most common in games fx, particularly Niagara and real-time work, while film and episodic VFX positions more often require on-site presence at a studio facility.

How do you become a fx artist?

Start by learning Houdini, the industry-standard tool for simulation and procedural effects, through structured courses and self-directed project work. Build a focused reel showing destruction, fluids, or pyro that demonstrates technical control, not just visual flair. Entry-level roles often come through internships at VFX studios or via junior positions on smaller productions where you can learn the full pipeline before moving to larger shows.

How do you get hired as an fx artist with little experience?

Studios hiring junior fx artists look for a reel that shows clean simulation work and an understanding of how fx integrates with compositing and lighting. Personal projects built in Houdini, with documented breakdowns and node graphs, carry real weight when you don't have shipped credits. Contributing to student films or indie game projects gives you production context that self-directed tutorials alone don't provide.

What does the fx artist interview process look like?

Most fx artist interviews begin with a reel review where you walk through two or three shots in detail, explaining your approach and the technical decisions behind each effect. A technical assessment or take-home test is common at mid-sized and large studios, often asking you to recreate a reference effect in Houdini within a set timeframe. Final rounds typically involve a conversation with the fx supervisor and sometimes a cross-department lead to assess pipeline fit.

Where can I find and apply to fx artist jobs?

You can find and apply to fx artist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing.

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