On-Site Quick-Turn VFX Artist for Major NYC Con/Festival

Seeking On-Site Quick-Turn VFX Artist for Major NYC Con/Festival We are looking for a highly creative VFX artist for a major convention/festival project in New York City. This is a very specific, fast-turnaround role. We are producing a high-energy 60-second video and need a VFX artist who can work on-site with our team to create stylized, cinematic VFX moments that are integrated into the event itself. The ideal person can shoot or capture elements, work from footage/stills we are shooting during the event, and quickly create assets that feel fun, dynamic, and connected to the festival environment. We are looking for approximately 5–6 total VFX moments, each around 5 seconds in length: 2 per day. One major hero VFX moment One medium-sized VFX moment Four smaller supporting VFX moments The work may include things like 3D sports elements flying through a space, a vortex of different objects, stylized freeze-frame transformations, crowd or character-based visual gags, environmental effects, lightning/cracking floors, flying objects, or other surreal moments that build off real footage from the event. We are not looking for simple cleanup or basic motion graphics. We need someone who can concept quickly, problem-solve on the fly, and execute polished VFX under a tight timeline. Responsibilities include: Creating quick-turn VFX assets for a 60-second recap/promotional video Working with footage, photos, plates, and practical elements captured on-site Potentially shooting or directing small VFX elements/plates as needed Building 3D/composite moments that feel integrated into the festival/convention world Collaborating closely with the director/editor/production team Delivering usable VFX assets quickly during or immediately after the event Ideal experience: Strong compositing and 3D skills Ability to work quickly in a live event or fast-turn post environment Experience with After Effects, Blender, Cinema 4D, Houdini, Nuke, Unreal, or similar tools Comfortable creating stylized, energetic, social-first VFX moments Strong eye for comedy, spectacle, sports/fan culture, and internet-friendly visuals Able to work independently and make creative decisions quickly NYC local or able to work on-site in New York City Please submit: Your reel Examples of fast-turnaround VFX work Any relevant 3D/compositing samples Your availability Your day rate or project rate A brief note about your workflow and what tools you use This is a great fit for someone who is technically strong, creatively weird, fast, and excited by the challenge of making live-event footage feel bigger, more surreal, and more cinematic.