Special and Visual Effects

Visual Development Artist

Salary data based on 10 job postings

"The median salary for a Visual Development Artist in the Special and Visual Effects field is $115,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $112,376 at the 10th percentile to $179,600 at the 90th percentile, based on 10 job postings requiring skills such as Adobe Photoshop, Visual Development, Environment Design, and Character Design."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$115,000

10th Percentile

$112,376

90th Percentile

$179,600

Sample Size

10

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Visual Development Artist Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$112,376Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$115,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$179,600Senior / top earners

Based on 10 job postings with salary data

Skills for Visual Development Artist

Adobe PhotoshopVisual DevelopmentEnvironment DesignCharacter designCharacter DesignMayaEnvironment designConcept artColor theoryDesign principles

Common Employers Hiring Visual Development Artist

  • DreamWorks Animation4 positions
  • Netflix2 positions
  • AGBO2 positions
  • Sony Pictures Animation1 positions
  • Skydance Animation1 positions

Top Locations for Visual Development Artist

Los Angeles, CA1000 Flower Street, Glendale, CA 91201Los Angeles, CA, USASanta Monica, CA1115 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015

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Data extracted from 10 job postings on Hollylist.com ยท Last updated July 2026