Talent Direct

Extend your creative team with confidence

At NEXODUS, we're rewriting the script on hiring talent in the visual effects industry. We're not a staffing agency or recruiter; we're a cooperative of passionate artists who’ve worked at many of the world’s top VFX studios, and have united to deliver exceptional talent, uncompromising quality, and a host of benefits that truly set us apart.

Hiring Simplified

If you're accustomed to working with independent contractors, you'll find booking through NEXODUS refreshingly familiar. We provide a seamless experience for booking top-tier artists, with just one difference – you'll receive one invoice for multiple artists, streamlining your administrative process while maintaining creative excellence.

Compliance and Peace of Mind

All our artists remain employees of NEXODUS, ensuring that they're fully covered under all necessary taxes and insurances, including workers' compensation. We handle all of the state-by-state compliance so you can easily hire any of our remote artists. Rest easy, knowing that your project is in safe hands, and your legal obligations are met.

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Exceptional Talent

We take talent seriously. Every artist that joins NEXODUS undergoes a rigorous vetting process lasting a minimum of six months. This ensures that when you book talent through NEXODUS, you're not just hiring someone; you're engaging true, proven expertise.

A Cooperative Force

As a worker-owned cooperative, our mission goes beyond business. We've joined together to create a supportive community that empowers our members and ensures that they receive essential benefits like health insurance and a 401(k) plan. When you work with NEXODUS, you're supporting a cooperative vision that benefits everyone.

Showcase

A little bit of us goes a long way

We're proud to share some of the industry's best talent with our creative booking partners. The experienced members at NEXODUS seamlessly integrate with their existing teams and contribute to some fantastic work in the process. Below are some of the partners and projects that have utilized talent through NEXODUS.

Studio Wildcard
Ark: Survival Ascended
AlkemyX
Asteroid City
AlkemyX
The Walking Dead: Dead City
Barnstorm VFX
Yellowjackets Season 1
House of Parliament
Postmates | Blackbeard
House of Parliament
Postmates | Julius Caesar
ArtClass Content
SIMPLETIRE | Human Tire Value
ArtClass Content
MCM | Holiday 2021
House of Parliament
E*TRADE | Astronaut
AlkemyX
Westworld Season 4
House of Parliament
Taylor Swift | I Bet You Think About Me
Method Studios
Go Army | Do "Your Thing"
Method Studios
Marvel | Eternals End Titles
Barnstorm VFX
Ted Lasso | Season 2
Drive Studios
Foo Fighters | Love Dies Young
ArtClass Content
Wendy's | Soggyfreist
House of Parliament
E*TRADE | Mount Everest
Modern Logic
Back Market | The New One
Brand New School
White Claw Vodka | The World’s Smooovest Vodka
Powerhouse VFX
The Orville | Season 3
Powerhouse VFX
Servant | Season 4
ArtClass Content
Volvo x Vox Creative
House of Parliament
Visit California | Am I Dreaming
House of Parliament
Truist | Care is Coming to Banking
House of Parliament
Caesars Sportsbook | 5,000 dollars
House of Parliament
Taylor Swift | Bejewled
PANC Digital
Extraction 2
House of Parliament
Welcome to NBA Lane
Digital Domain
Blue Beetle
ArtClass Content
Culver's | Everyone's Welcome Here
ArtClass Content
Culver's | Home Sweet Home
House of Parliament
Caesars Sportsbook | Full Caesar
Studio Wildcard
Ark: Survival Ascended
AlkemyX
Asteroid City
AlkemyX
The Walking Dead: Dead City
Barnstorm VFX
Yellowjackets Season 1
House of Parliament
Postmates | Blackbeard
House of Parliament
Postmates | Julius Caesar
ArtClass Content
SIMPLETIRE | Human Tire Value
ArtClass Content
MCM | Holiday 2021
House of Parliament
E*TRADE | Astronaut
AlkemyX
Westworld Season 4
House of Parliament
Taylor Swift | I Bet You Think About Me
Method Studios
Go Army | Do "Your Thing"
Method Studios
Marvel | Eternals End Titles
Barnstorm VFX
Ted Lasso | Season 2
Drive Studios
Foo Fighters | Love Dies Young
ArtClass Content
Wendy's | Soggyfreist
House of Parliament
E*TRADE | Mount Everest
Modern Logic
Back Market | The New One
Brand New School
White Claw Vodka | The World’s Smooovest Vodka
Powerhouse VFX
The Orville | Season 3
Powerhouse VFX
Servant | Season 4
ArtClass Content
Volvo x Vox Creative
House of Parliament
Visit California | Am I Dreaming
House of Parliament
Truist | Care is Coming to Banking
House of Parliament
Caesars Sportsbook | 5,000 dollars
House of Parliament
Taylor Swift | Bejewled
PANC Digital
Extraction 2
House of Parliament
Welcome to NBA Lane
Digital Domain
Blue Beetle
ArtClass Content
Culver's | Everyone's Welcome Here
ArtClass Content
Culver's | Home Sweet Home
House of Parliament
Caesars Sportsbook | Full Caesar
Our Roster

Choose your fighter

Our cooperative is home to some of the most sought after talent in the industry. Browse our roster below and reach out to book or reserve an artist today. Check back regularly for updates to our roster and availability.

Austin Brown
Los Angeles, California
  • Senior Nuke Compositor
  • Lead Nuke Compositor
Available now!
Cedric Tomacruz
Stuttgart, Germany
  • Concept Artist
  • Matte Painter
Available now!
Colin Drobnis
Los Angeles, California
  • Senior Nuke Compositor
Available now!
Darrell Claunch
Springfield, Missouri
  • Nuke Compositor
Available Now!
Felicia Guest
Reno, Nevada
  • Nuke Compositor
Available Now!
Josh McGuire
Los Angeles, California
  • Senior Nuke Compositor
Available now!
Kurt Lawson
Los Angeles, California
  • Lead Compositor
  • Senior Nuke Compositor
Available now!
Matt Conway
Phoenix, Arizona
  • Unreal Environment Artist
  • Matte Painter
  • Concept Artist
Available now!
Mike Oakley
Seattle, Washington
  • CG Supervisor
  • Senior CG Generalist
Available Now!
Robert Rossello
Los Angeles, California
  • VFX Supervisor
  • Senior Nuke Compositor
Available now!
Sharon Marcussen
Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Senior Nuke Compositor
Available now!
Zach Mandt
Arvada, Colorado
  • Unreal Environment Artist
  • Matte Painter
  • Concept Artist
Available Now!
Arnie Mecham
Los Angeles, California
  • Compositor
Available May 2, 2024
Aylwin Fernando
Vancouver, British Columbia
  • CG Supervisor
  • VFX Supervisor
  • Unreal Technical Artist
Available April 1, 2024
Frank Fieser
Portland, Oregon
  • VFX Supervisor
  • Senior Nuke Compositor
Available mid-January 2024
Holli Alvarado
Seattle, Washington
  • Creative Director
  • Matte Painter
Available December 18th
Matthew Benson
North Hollywood, California
  • Senior Houdini FX Artist
Available January 1, 2024
Matthew Steidl
Los Angeles, California
  • VFX Supervisor
  • Senior Nuke Compositor
Available December 9th
Nick Joseph
Los Angeles, California
  • Senior Nuke Compositor
  • Compositing TD
Available March 1, 2024
Patrick Schuler
Vancouver, British Columbia
  • FX Supervisor
  • Senior Houdini FX TD
Available April 1, 2024
Vivian Wei
Portland, Oregon
  • Nuke Compositor
Available December 11th
Wade Ivy
Los Angeles, California
  • VFX Supervisor
  • Lead Nuke Compositor
  • Senior Nuke Compositor
Available January 13th