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Light and Wonder, Inc.

Technical Artist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$123K - $147K/yr

Position Summary Bring our games to life as a translator between art and engineering, working ... Assist Artists and Engineers with technical issues related to the art pipeline. • Assist with ...

mxdwn

Games Writer Intern (Unpaid)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

... Electronic Arts to the Kickstarter-fueled Indie scene. If you're looking to jumpstart a career in game journalism, mxdwn Games is a great place to begin. If interested, email your resume and a ...

Mxdwn

Games Writer Intern (Unpaid)

Los Angeles, CA

... Electronic Arts to the Kickstarter-fueled Indie scene. If you're looking to jumpstart a career in game journalism, mxdwn Games is a great place to begin. If interested, email your resume and a ...

Epoch Games

Unreal Engine Technical Artist

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$109K - $130K/yr

Currently Epoch Games is developing The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO). LoA:SO is an in-development indie open-world RPG set in an original fantasy world. The game is being developed using ...

Epoch Games

3D Creature Artist

Winston Salem, NC

Currently Epoch Games is developing The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO). LoA:SO is an in-development indie open-world RPG set in an original fantasy world. The game is being developed using ...

Elsewhere

Engineering Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $159K/yr

... artists, game designers, and more • contribute technical as well as game design ideas ... You're well-versed in everything from modern indie and AAA hits to the old school pioneers that ...

Mob Entertainment

Game Director (Multiplayer)

Dallas, TX · On-site

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... hit indie horror game "Poppy Playtime". This franchise is one of the hottest new properties in ... You will also assist the GM of Games and CCO in reaching the strategic design and live-service ...

Mattel

Lead Artist - Digital Gaming

El Segundo, CA

$96K - $137K/yr

Develop, refine, and execute high-quality art assets across multiple mobile game projects ... * Assist in hiring additional art personnel as needed, including reviewing portfolios ...

Mattel

Lead Artist - Digital Gaming

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$96K - $137K/yr

Develop, refine, and execute high-quality art assets across multiple mobile game projects ... * Assist in hiring additional art personnel as needed, including reviewing portfolios ...

Studio Wildcard

Senior Graphics Programmer

Bellevue, WA

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Studio Wildcard, creators of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved, was founded in 2014. ARK ... Co-define engine-level technical artist tooling and create documentation or best practices to raise ...

Studio Wildcard

Senior Graphics Programmer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Studio Wildcard, creators of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved, was founded in 2014. ARK ... Co-define engine-level technical artist tooling and create documentation or best practices to raise ...

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How much do assistant indie game artist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant indie 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.

What is the difference between Assistant Indie Game Artist vs Junior Game Artist?

AspectAssistant Indie Game ArtistJunior Game Artist
Required CredentialsPortfolio, some art training or degreePortfolio, relevant art or game design education
Work EnvironmentIndie game studios, small teamsGame studios, larger or indie companies
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in indie game developmentWidespread across game industry
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level support roles in indie gamesEntry-level game art roles in various studios

The Assistant Indie Game Artist typically supports the art team in small indie studios, focusing on assisting with art assets under supervision. The Junior Game Artist is a broader entry-level role found in various game companies, often with similar responsibilities but potentially in larger teams. Both roles require a portfolio and relevant education, but the Assistant Indie Game Artist is more specific to indie development environments.

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3D Game Programmer (Unity)

Spellbrush

San Francisco, CA • Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

tl;dr: We're building a 3D first-person adventure game where an AI companion is the core of the game. Think MiSide with LLMs, but truly integrated with gameplay, not just a RP chatbot.

About Us

Here at Spellbrush, we're passionate about making a good anime game.

We also happen to be the world's leading generative AI studio—we're the team behind niji・journey.

Our mission is simple: use AI to bring characters to life and push the boundaries of narrative-driven games.

What We’re Building

We’ve developed an in-house LLM storytelling system that blends AI, story, and gameplay—going far beyond shallow “chat-only” experiences.

The result is an AI companion who cooperates with you in puzzles, remembers across worlds, and changes how each chapter unfolds.

We’re looking for a strong Unity engineer who loves 3D story-driven games. You’ll join our lead Unity dev, who has spent the past 5 years building interactive anime avatars, to grow our working prototype into a full game.

In-game screenshots (development build)


About The Role

You will join a small but extremely talented team to define a new kind of video game experience. You'll work alongside top otaku minds in the industry, including the creator of Warudo and Cytoid, a Google Deepmind veteran behind Project Astra, and top-tier AI researchers.

As an early member of this team, you will have significant artistic and research freedom to shape what could become the next-generation LLM-driven storytelling experience.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Impact and Ownership: As an early team member, you'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of what's possible at the intersection of the AI, anime, and video game industry.

A World-Class Team: You'll work directly with some of the best AI researchers and engineers in the world in a small, mighty, and fast-paced team.

Culture: We are seeking individuals who ideally are fans of anime and the anime aesthetic. We believe in the unmatched speed of in-person collaboration.

International Opportunities: We have primary research offices in downtown Akihabara, Tokyo, and San Francisco. Visa sponsorships are available for qualified candidates.


You may be a good fit if:You love anime and the anime aesthetic

We are literally building an anime game, so this is a requirement!

You have independently developed a 3D narrative game in Unity

Bonus points if the game is first-person.

You’re good at 3D character animation

Bonus if you have used mocap and understand the mocap workflow at a studio. Bonus for having your assets on the Unity store.

You're excited about the potential of Generative AI

You'll also be working closely along some of the best AI researchers in the world. Part of working with our team may involve looking at our latest research results, and figuring out how to best apply it into our game. You will be at the literal cutting edge of what is possible with machine learning, art, and games. Having experience working with LLMs is a plus.

You're comfortable working on small, fast-paced teams

Working here will feel very much like a small indie studio: close-knit, with high ownership and flexibility.

We also believe in the unmatched speed of in-person teams, and prefer on-site collaboration in either our primary research office in Tokyo (downtown Akihabara) or San Francisco. Visa sponsorships are available.