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Valicy

3D Artist

Wilmington, NC

A solid grasp of form, color, and light for both 2D and 3D art assets is essential. The 3D Artist ... Produce concept sketches and quick edits to communicate artistic concepts with the team.

Arrow International, Inc

Senior Artist

$130K - $155K/yr

You will be involved in every stage of game development, from concept exploration and visual ... Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX. * Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet ...

Arrow International Inc

Senior Artist

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$123K - $147K/yr

You will be involved in every stage of game development, from concept exploration and visual ... Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX. * Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet ...

Jam City

Principal 3D Generalist

San Francisco, CA

$75K - $120K/yr

You are an artist with a strong technical background. Problem solving is your passion. You are able ... Strong 2D concept and illustration skills. * Scripting experience in Maya (Mel or Python). In ...

Jam City

Principal 3D Generalist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$75K - $120K/yr

You are an artist with a strong technical background. Problem solving is your passion. You are able ... Strong 2D concept and illustration skills. * Scripting experience in Maya (Mel or Python). In ...

Jam City

Principal 3D Generalist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$75K - $120K/yr

You are an artist with a strong technical background. Problem solving is your passion. You are able ... Strong 2D concept and illustration skills. * Scripting experience in Maya (Mel or Python). In ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$47.01/hr

Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to help artists generate concept frames, style frames, character ... Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$47.01/hr

Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to help artists generate concept frames, style frames, character ... Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Los Gatos, CA

$47.01/hr

... concept frames, style frames, character explorations, and environment designs based on scripts ... 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini, Harmony, and/or Blender Conceptual ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Vancouver, WA

$47.01/hr

Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to help artists generate concept frames, style frames, character ... Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Los Gatos, CA

$47.01/hr

Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to help artists generate concept frames, style frames, character ... Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$47.01/hr

... concept frames, style frames, character explorations, and environment designs based on scripts ... 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini, Harmony, and/or Blender Conceptual ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract 2d concept artist in the United States is $132,826.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract 2D Concept Artist vs Character Designer?

AspectContract 2D Concept ArtistCharacter Designer
CredentialsPortfolio, relevant art experience, possibly a degree in art or designPortfolio, strong drawing skills, often a background in character design or illustration
Work EnvironmentFreelance or contract basis, studios, gaming or film industriesStudio or freelance, focus on character creation for games, animation, or comics
Industry UsageUsed in gaming, film, animation for initial concept artUsed in gaming, animation, comics for character development and design

While both roles involve character visualization, a Contract 2D Concept Artist focuses on creating broad concept art and environment designs during early project phases, whereas a Character Designer specializes in developing detailed character appearances and personalities. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in scope and focus within the creative process.

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Infographic showing various Contract 2D Concept Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,826 per year, or $63.9 per hour.

3D Artist

Valicy

Wilmington, NC

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Create high-quality 3D and 2D assets to meet fast-paced deadlines.

  • Demonstrate strengths in modeling, texturing, and lighting of 3D assets.

  • Organize and implement assets in the Unity 3D game engine.

Job description

Job Title: 3D Artist
Location: Wilmington, NC
Department: NC Art
Reports To: Art Lead
Status: Exempt
Online art portfolio (Required at the time of application) - This can be work-related or personal projects outside of work-related activities
WHO WE ARE:

We are Valicy.

We make games. We also make the machines they run on.
What we're building matters. How we treat people matters more.
OUR MISSION
We exist to create excellent gaming experiences, treat our customers the way we want to be treated, and positively impact people's lives through a culture of care.
Seven values guide how we work. We call it our FIGHTER mindset:
Fun: Enjoy the journey together
Innovative: Consistently pushing new boundaries through creativity
Growth: Committed to growing personally and professionally
Humble amp; Passionate: It’s important to be both
Teamwork: Built on trust, healthy conflict, commitment, accountability, and results
Excellence: Pursuing high standards in everything we do
Relational: Building trust and relationships with customers and teammates


If this is the kind of place you've been looking for, let's talk.

SUMMARY: The ideal candidate for 3D Artist has experience modeling, texturing, and lighting engine-ready assets in a stylized world. A solid grasp of form, color, and light for both 2D and 3D art assets is essential. The 3D Artist will work across all aspects of a game's visual design, UI, art, and more. Blending artistic expertise and technical ability, the 3D Artist will create visually stimulating content that will enhance game playability and showcase original experiences to a wide player audience.
QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understand company Mission, Vision, and Values and be an ambassador of MVV.
- Create high-quality 3D and 2D assets to meet fast-paced deadlines.
- Demonstrate strengths in modeling, texturing, and lighting of 3D assets.
- Organize and implement assets in the Unity 3D game engine.
- Collaborate effectively with a team of artists and programmers to offer creative solutions to both art and game design challenges.
- Produce concept sketches and quick edits to communicate artistic concepts with the team.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A strong portfolio demonstrating a breadth of art styles and techniques
- 1-3 years experience in a related position
- A high level of proficiency using Maya to create fun and stylized characters/assets
- An eye for color and composition in 2D and 3D designs
- Skilled in Photoshop
- Ability to sculpt stylized assets or characters in Zbrush
- Experience in the Unity3D game engine (importing assets, animation editor, shuriken particle system)
Preferred Requirements:
- Art degree (Associates or Bachelors)
- Experience in casino or mobile gaming industry
- Understanding of the visual style and gameplay of top tier slot games
- Experience with Substance Painter
This Job Description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing Company objectives. The description incorporates the most typical duties performed and covers only the primary functions and responsibilities of the position. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of those duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.

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