Motion Graphics & VFX Artist – After Effects

About Us

Ares Studio is a TPN-certified art outsourcing studio with 100+ artists, delivering high-quality VFX, animation, and art production for global game, film, and advertising clients.

The Role

We're looking for a skilled After Effects Artist to join our VFX/motion team. You'll work on a variety of production projects — from compositing and motion graphics to visual effects for games, film, and advertising — collaborating closely with leads and clients across time zones.

What You'll Do

• Create motion graphics, title sequences, and animated content for film, game, and advertising pipelines
• Composite VFX elements into live-action or CG footage
• Work with pre-rendered 3D passes and integrate them cleanly in AE
• Support rigging and animation review workflows where applicable
• Meet project milestones and maintain quality within production deadlines

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of professional experience with Adobe After Effects
• Strong understanding of compositing fundamentals — color, light, motion, timing
• Proficiency with plugins: Trapcode Suite, Video Copilot, Element 3D (preferred)
• Experience working with render passes (Diffuse, Specular, AO, etc.)
• Familiarity with Cinema 4D, Blender, or any 3D software is a plus
• Ability to take direction from supervisors and iterate quickly based on feedback
• A solid showreel demonstrating range across motion graphics and/or VFX

Good to Have

• Experience in game cinematics or pre-rendered cutscenes
• Knowledge of Spine or other 2D animation tools
• Prior work in an outsourcing or multi-project studio environment

What We Offer

• Work on globally released titles and productions
• Collaborative studio culture with experienced senior artists
• Competitive compensation based on skill and experience
• Opportunity to grow within a scaling studio group (Hexar Studios)