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Epic Games

Senior Environment Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment ... stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award ...

Arrow International Inc

Senior Artist

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$123K - $147K/yr

Experience with Unity or comparable game engines. * Experience with Spine, 3D software packages ... We offer a dynamic and creative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance ...

Arrow International, Inc

Senior Artist

$130K - $155K/yr

Experience with Unity or comparable game engines. * Experience with Spine, 3D software packages ... We offer a dynamic and creative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance ...

Konami Gaming, Inc

Senior Technical Artist

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Iterate on Unity 3D scene implementation to finalize product and other creative requirements ... environment. We are excited to announce that Konami Gaming Inc. is growing and expanding into new ...

Arthrex

3D Artist II

Naples, FL · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Game Design/Computer Animation/Visual Effects or similar is ... Job title: 3D Artist II Arthrex Location:

RS&H

Junior 3D Visualization Artist

Tampa, FL

... fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: * Assist in the creation of detailed 3D models ... Bachelor's degree in 3D Visualization, Digital Media, Architecture, Animation, Game Art, or a ...

ARTHREX

3D Artist II

Naples, FL

Requisition ID: 66669 Title: 3D Artist II Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Game Design/Computer Animation/Visual Effects or similar is ...

RS&H

Junior 3D Visualization Artist

Tampa, FL · On-site

... fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: * Assist in the creation of detailed 3D models ... Bachelor's degree in 3D Visualization, Digital Media, Architecture, Animation, Game Art, or a ...

RS&H

Junior 3D Visualization Artist

Tampa, FL

... fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: * Assist in the creation of detailed 3D models ... Bachelor's degree in 3D Visualization, Digital Media, Architecture, Animation, Game Art, or a ...

Epoch Games

3D Creature Artist

Winston Salem, NC

Company Description Epoch Games is a volunteer-based, all-online, global game development team. We ... Rigging and Skinning Experience with 3D Creatures is not required, but is certainly helpful.

Sawhorse Productions

Roblox 3D Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$30 - $45/hr

... 3D Artist (Generalist) who can model across a wide range of subject matter, from characters and ... to props and full environments, for platform-leading UGC games and branded experiences. This ...

Sawhorse Productions

Roblox 3D Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$30 - $45/hr

... 3D Artist (Generalist) who can model across a wide range of subject matter, from characters and ... to props and full environments, for platform-leading UGC games and branded experiences. This ...

Sawhorse Productions

Roblox 3D Artist

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$30 - $45/hr

... 3D Artist (Generalist) who can model across a wide range of subject matter, from characters and ... to props and full environments, for platform-leading UGC games and branded experiences. This ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for 3d environment game artist in the United States is $123,136.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $170,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a 3D Environment Game Artist, you need strong artistic ability, a solid understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, and lighting, often supported by a degree in game art, design, or a related field. Proficiency with tools like Autodesk Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong collaboration and communication skills are important soft skills for success in this role. These skills ensure the creation of immersive, visually compelling game worlds and effective teamwork within multidisciplinary development teams.

What does a 3d environment game artist do?

A 3D Environment Game Artist is responsible for creating the visual settings and worlds within a video game. They design, model, and texture environments such as landscapes, buildings, props, and other objects that make up the game's world. Their work ensures that game environments are both visually appealing and functionally integrated into gameplay. These artists collaborate closely with level designers and other team members to bring immersive and believable worlds to life.

What are some common challenges faced by 3d environment game artists in collaborative game development projects?

3D Environment Game Artists often face challenges such as ensuring their assets are optimized for performance while maintaining visual quality, especially when working within the technical constraints of different game engines. Collaboration is key, as artists must frequently coordinate with level designers, programmers, and other artists to ensure that their environments integrate seamlessly with gameplay and narrative goals. Balancing creativity with feedback from art directors and project leads can also be demanding, but it fosters growth and enhances the overall quality of the game.
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Senior Environment Artist

Epic Games

Cary, NC • On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
ART
What We Do
Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire.
What You'll Do
Epic Games is looking for experienced Senior Environment Artists to help build several initiatives as part of our collaboration with Disney. Our Senior Environment Artists are highly talented, creative, and versatile individuals who build the aesthetically groundbreaking and technically advanced environments used in our games. In this role, you will work directly with a world-class art team to help create exciting and compelling environments and own points of interest that will invite the player to discover and explore.
In this role, you will
  • Taking basic game designs and concept art, utilizing Unreal Engine, and bringing new points of interest to life, by collaborating with a variety of stakeholders, as an environment art point of contact
  • As an environment art point of contact you will work closely with Leads and Production to ensure a high-quality delivery of work through tasking and prioritizing deliverables, driving creative conversation with your level design partner, and maintaining clear and open lines of communication
  • Working in pre-production by contributing to ideation, building prototypes for both environmental sets and environmental gameplay needs - helping to ensure team success throughout the upcoming production cycle
  • Building and texturing assets, namely focused on architectural and thematic sets, that Level Design will use to dress the environments
  • Being an expert in 3D asset creation in DCC tools, such as 3DS Max, Maya, Blender, ZBrush. Strong knowledge of baking and texturing tools, such as Marmoset, Substance Painter and Designer, in order to develop assets in a high-to-low poly baking process, utilizing tileable textures, trim sheets, and unique unwraps, and displacement map creation
  • Strong understanding of performance restraints, and developing for multiple platforms
  • Providing mentorship to other Environment Artists, and making the team around them stronger through individual guidance, tutorial and documentation creation, and leading by example through setting and raising our high bar of quality and timeliness
What we're looking for
  • At minimum, 5 years of professional experience in the video game industry building environments and assets for shipped titles
  • At minimum, 3 shipped titles which exhibit AAA game quality art
  • Online portfolio of previous professional and personal work
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
ABOUT US
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

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