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Posted: Jan 13, 2026

Job Title: Set Extension Artist - Disney Virtual Remote Jobs

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Job Highlights: Compensation: Competitive salary ($25-$30/Hour) Company: Disney Position: Part-time Remote Set Extension Artist Start Date: Immediate openings available Location: Remote (Olympia, USA) Description: As a Set Extension Artist at Disney, you will utilize your expertise in computer-generated imagery (CGI) and artistic skills to create immersive and engaging environments for our films and television shows. This is a unique opportunity to join our team of talented artists and contribute to the magic of Disney. Responsibilities: Execute layered, pre-lit, view-dependent artworks flawlessly integrated with fully CG environments Collaborate with the lighting team and Production Designers to elaborate and expand the environments carefully for the scenes we are creating Create foundations, scenes, and environments in a 3D world using digital painting and delivering projects like Maya, Photoshop, Nuke, Houdini, Clarisse, and more Extrapolate artistic direction: plan, building style, lighting, and illustrations, which adhere to the Production Designers' overall vision Support the technical aspects of the work created Work together with the Art Department, Layout, Animation, Visual Effects, and Lighting teams Decipher concept art and color keys into adapted, yet sensible final picture Plan environment for a shot given extrapolation of more summarized concept art Arrange entire shot extension without prior knowledge Displaying depending on the situation, particularly complex landscape aging Surface and shader aging depending on the situation Lighting of self-produced 3D assets as well as existing show assets using Dlight, Maya, and Hyperion Production of fully accepted high-resolution HDR digital matte paintings Making of fully composited set extension in Nuke using 3D projections, creative compositing, and after-production motion blur and DOF Take artistic direction from various sources and collaborate with multiple departments to achieve the final shot Deliver final frames to the lighting department Requirements: Four-year degree or equivalent experience Proficient experience required, motion experience preferred High skill level in painting, piece, perspective, and color theory Grasps a 2.5D workflow with multiple projection cameras with extensive knowledge of both 2D and 3D workflows and perspectives Great creative abilities with an eagerness to learn new workflows Broad knowledge of Macintosh OSX and Linux and software like Photoshop, Maya, Nuke, and other renderers Ability to work iteratively in a fluid and fast-paced environment, take direction effectively, and participate as a member of a highly collaborative team Ideal candidates would have secondary art skills or come from a generalist background Broad knowledge of real lighting and materials Ideal foundation in custom drawing and painting A broad understanding of shot and painting arrangement, with ideal knowledge of cinematography Strong understanding of photography and its terminology Ability to tackle complex issues in a very creative manner How to Apply: Seize this opportunity to make a significant impact. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding new role. Apply for this job