--- title: 'Associate CG Generalist (Contractor) at Favorited' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/associate-cg-generalist-contractor-favorited-santa-monica-wpavkx66gq3r' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-05' --- # Associate CG Generalist (Contractor) at Favorited - **Company:** Favorited - **Location:** Santa Monica, CA - **Employment:** contract - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-08-19 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/favorited/ee86ab61-f882-46f5-8a8c-fd5e42863189 ## Job description Job Title: Associate CG Generalist Location: Santa Monica, CA or Remote Employment Type: Project-Based Contractor Level: Associate Company: favorited ## ABOUT FAVORITED At favorited, we believe that digital communities should be more than just spaces to watch content. Our platform is a place to connect, engage, and play, and empowers creators by enhancing audience participation and fostering deeper connections. Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But, if you’re a self-starter eager to shape the future of social interaction with a team that holds itself to the highest standards, this is the place for you. We value open, yet respectful communication and real-time feedback to help each other grow quickly. If you’re passionate about gaming and have a knack for gamifying everyday life, you’ll thrive in our fast-moving, collaborative environment. ## ABOUT THE ROLE We’re looking for an Associate CG Generalist to join our team on a project basis and help create high-quality CG content for mobile-first experiences. You’ll be responsible for taking shots from concept and previs through final delivery, working across cinematography, modeling, texturing, animation, FX, and compositing. We’re looking for a T-shaped artist—someone with a strong specialty who is also capable of jumping across disciplines to get a project over the finish line. The ideal candidate is technically curious, creatively driven, and enjoys solving challenging visual problems. You don’t need to be an expert in everything, but you should be someone who can figure things out, move quickly, and have fun making great work. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Assemble and complete CG shots from start to finish in a mobile-first aspect ratio. - Develop previsualization and camera work, including composition, framing, timing, and cinematography. - Support 3D modeling and texturing for a variety of visual styles and assets. - Create and refine animation with strong timing and visual storytelling. - Develop basic FX and simulations to enhance shots and create dynamic visual moments. - Composite final shots and deliver polished visual content using Copernicus, Nuke, DaVinci Resolve or similar tools. - Work across Unreal Engine and Houdini as part of the CG production pipeline. - Collaborate with sound designers to ensure visual effects, animation, and audio work together as a cohesive experience. - Work closely with artists, art direction, and other creative partners to develop and execute visual concepts. - Troubleshoot technical and creative challenges throughout the production process. - Take ownership of assigned projects and deliver high-quality work within timelines. ## WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR - Experience working as a CG Generalist, 3D Artist, VFX Artist, or similar role. - Ability to take a shot from start to finish, even if your strongest skill is in one particular discipline. - A T-shaped skillset: deep expertise in at least one area with working knowledge across other parts of the CG pipeline. - Experience with Unreal Engine, Houdini, and Nuke. - Understanding of mobile-first composition and the ability to create work designed for phone aspect ratios. - Strong fundamentals in cinematography, animation, modeling, texturing, lighting, FX, and compositing. - Ability to work independently, solve problems, and learn new tools quickly. - Strong creative instincts and an eye for detail. - A portfolio or reel demonstrating finished work and personal creative projects. Important: We are not looking for Maya- or Cinema 4D-focused artists. Our primary tools are Unreal Engine, Houdini, and Nuke. ## WHAT STANDS OUT - A clear area of specialization—such as look development, cinematography, FX, animation, or lighting—combined with strong generalist capabilities. - Experience working in fast-paced VFX, animation, gaming, or commercial environments. - Experience with Blender. - Strong understanding of different CG workflows and the ability to be software-agnostic when solving creative problems. - Someone who can look at a challenging shot and figure out how to make it work. - Strong personal projects that demonstrate curiosity, experimentation, and creative ambition. - Experience creating content for mobile, gaming, livestreaming, or internet-native experiences. - Someone who brings strong creative taste and can elevate the work beyond simply executing a brief. ## THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is a highly capable, software-agnostic CG generalist who can jump into an unfamiliar challenge and figure it out. You might have a particular strength in cinematography, look development, animation, or FX, but you’re comfortable getting your hands dirty across the entire pipeline. You’re someone who can make the shot work—and ideally, make it better than we could have imagined ourselves. ## COMPENSATION & ENGAGEMENT Engagement: Project-based contractor Compensation: $4,500 - $5,500 / month Where You’ll Work: This is a hybrid position based in Santa Monica, with in-person collaboration required as needed. ## About Favorited ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Favorited is a creator-first interactive live-streaming platform that makes live content more fun, personal, and engaging for both creators and their audiences. - **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed, Seed stage) - **Headquarters**: Santa Monica, California, United States - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: David Tesler (Co-Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Social/Platform Software, Media and Information Services (B2B), Mobile Computing Software - **Target customers**: B2C (live-streaming creators and their viewers), with strong focus on gaming and interactive content communities - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Make live content more fun, personal, and interactive — for you and your audience.” ## Products & Services - **[Favorited Platform]**: An interactive live-streaming application that provides tools for creators to engage with their audience in real-time, build a following, and boost earnings through gamification and in-app interactions. Type: SaaS / Mobile App. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding raised — $2.05M (Seed rounds: $1.3M in Jan 2025, $750K accelerator in 2022) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Abstract Ventures, Hacker Fellowship Zero, Integra Groupe, Parable Partners Management, Soma Ventures (PitchBook). A recent TechCrunch article also mentions backing from a16z, though this is not reflected in PitchBook’s investor list (conflicting reports). - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew ~685% YoY to ~45-50 employees (LinkedIn/PitchBook). Recent news coverage (Jan 2025) and a rapidly expanding user base. Presence in US, Czechia, Canada, and UK. ## Competitive Advantages - **Creator-first design** with built-in monetization and audience engagement tools (e.g., in-app characters, gamified interactions). - **Real-time, interactive experience** that differentiates from passive live-streaming platforms. - **Strong technical foundation** using modern infrastructure (Kubernetes, GCP, real-time streaming, event-driven architecture). ## Strategic Focus - Empowering creators to reduce content creation burden and increase earnings. - Expanding global user base and deepening community features. - Scaling platform reliability and performance to support high-traffic, real-time applications. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Fast-paced, intense, and collaborative environment. Values open, respectful communication and real-time feedback. Ideal for self-starters passionate about gaming and social interaction. - **Work Model**: Full-time, on-site position in Santa Monica, CA. - **Notable Perks**: Unlimited PTO, comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) plan, paid company holidays, competitive salary + equity options (e.g., SRE role $150K–$200K base). - **Engineering Culture**: Modern tech stack (GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Prometheus, Grafana, Python, Go, TypeScript). Emphasis on reliability, scalability, and automation. ## Sources 1. [favorited.com](https://www.favorited.com/) 2. [Jobs at Favorited (Ashby)](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/favorited/406e86ad-92de-4238-85c0-fc55920346f0) 3. [PitchBook - Favorited Profile](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/527370-13) 4. 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