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Epic Games

Senior Technical Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

Generate textures and bake data using tools such as Substance Designer, Substance Painter, and Houdini * Develop reusable material frameworks and workflows that enable tech artists and artists of ...

Tolan

3D Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Use user feedback and data to shape how and what you build. Who We're Looking For * World-class modeler and texture artist. You can create beautiful stylized 3D assets from scratch, with taste ...

Youth Beat

Multimedia Teaching Artist

Oakland, CA · On-site

Hiring immediately JOB DETAILS Teaching Artist Opportunities Available YouthBeat Media Academy ... Follow data and attendance tracking procedures and complete monthly progress reports for Youth Beat

Youth Beat

Multimedia Teaching Artist

Oakland, CA · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

JOB TITLE Youth Beat - Teaching Artist (Video Production) TIMELINE Applications accepted starting ... Follow data and attendance tracking procedures and complete monthly progress reports for Youth Beat

Liquid Development

Lighting Artist

Portland, OR · Remote

$34 - $38/hr

You are an experienced lighting artist who can take environments from start to finish while ... DATA PROTECTION POLICY By providing your information in this application, you understand that we ...

Liquid Development

Lighting Artist

Portland, OR · On-site +1

$34 - $38/hr

You are an experienced lighting artist who can take environments from start to finish while ... DATA PROTECTION POLICY By providing your information in this application, you understand that we ...

Youth Beat

Multimedia Teaching Artist

Oakland, CA

JOB TITLE Youth Beat - Teaching Artist (Video Production) TIMELINE Applications accepted starting ... Follow data and attendance tracking procedures and complete monthly progress reports for Youth Beat

Youth Beat

Multimedia Teaching Artist

Oakland, CA · On-site

JOB TITLE Youth Beat - Teaching Artist (Video Production) TIMELINE Applications accepted starting ... Follow data and attendance tracking procedures and complete monthly progress reports for Youth Beat

AGBO

Technical Artist, Environment

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the ... Ability to read and communicate GPU performance data clearly Additional Information: This role is ...

AGBO

Technical Artist, Environment

Los Angeles, CA

$90K - $110K/yr

Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the ... Ability to read and communicate GPU performance data clearly Additional Information: This role is ...

Arthrex

3D Artist II

Naples, FL · On-site

Examine medical data in the form of radiographs, computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance ... Job title: 3D Artist II Arthrex Location:

KONAMI GAMING INC

Technical Artist III

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$116K - $139K/yr

Blending artistic and technical abilities, this role bridges the Art and Software teams, enabling ... Create graphic data focusing on visual reinforcement of game rule and game flow. Applies cost ...

Konami Gaming, Inc

Technical Artist III

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Blending artistic and technical abilities, this role bridges the Art and Software teams, enabling ... Create graphic data focusing on visual reinforcement of game rule and game flow. Applies cost ...

Thuma

CGI Artist

San Francisco, CA

$80K - $120K/yr

We're looking for a CGI Artist who thrives at being both highly-creative and technical. You'll ... Additionally, Thuma leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted compensation ...

Thuma

CGI Artist

San Francisco, CA

$3.0K/wk

We're looking for a CGI Artist who thrives at being both highly-creative and technical. You'll ... Additionally, Thuma leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted compensation ...

Thuma

CGI Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$3.0K/wk

We're looking for a CGI Artist who thrives at being both highly-creative and technical. You'll ... Additionally, Thuma leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted compensation ...

CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Environment Artist

Boston, MA · On-site +1

Artists should include a portfolio to their application. Responsibilities: * Design and execute ... data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is ...

CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Environment Artist

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$99K - $163K/yr

Artists should include a portfolio to their application. Responsibilities: * Design and execute ... data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is ...

HORIZONS INCORPORATED

Graphic Artist

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$123K - $147K/yr

The Graphic Artist supports industrial barcode labeling operations by creating accurate, production ... Create and manage data files in Excel and through database-generated file systems. * Perform ...

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Data artists and data scientists can successfully transition into the field at any age, including 40, especially with relevant skills in programming, statistics, and data visualization. Many professionals leverage online courses, certifications, and experience to build their portfolios regardless of age, making career shifts feasible at 40 or later.

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To thrive as a Data Artist, you need a strong background in data visualization, graphic design, and data analysis, often supported by a degree in design, computer science, or related fields. Mastery of visualization tools like Tableau, Adobe Creative Suite, D3.js, and familiarity with data analytics platforms is typically required. Creativity, strong storytelling ability, and effective communication skills help Data Artists translate complex data into compelling visual narratives. These skills are crucial for transforming raw data into actionable insights and engaging visual content that drives informed decision-making.

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A Data Artist often works closely with data scientists to understand complex datasets, extracting key insights and narratives that can be visually communicated. They also collaborate with designers to ensure that visualizations are not only accurate but also aesthetically engaging and accessible to diverse audiences. This role frequently involves iterative feedback sessions, balancing data integrity with creative storytelling. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as Data Artists bridge the gap between technical data analysis and compelling visual presentation.

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The highest paying digital art jobs often include roles such as 3D character artists, concept artists, and visual effects supervisors, especially in the gaming, film, and advertising industries. These positions typically require advanced skills in software like Maya, Blender, or Adobe Creative Suite and may involve working in specialized environments or with high-profile clients. Salaries can exceed six figures for experienced professionals in these fields.

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A data artist creates visual representations of complex data sets to communicate insights effectively. They combine skills in data analysis, design, and storytelling, often using tools like Tableau or Adobe Creative Suite, to produce engaging and informative visualizations for various audiences.
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Senior Technical Artist

Senior Technical Artist

Epic Games

Cary, NC • On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 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 is looking for a Technical Artist with a strong focus on material creation to join the Fortnite team. In this role, you'll be responsible for building visually rich, performant materials for characters and character accessories, using Unreal Engine and industry-standard texturing tools to deliver a wide range of effects. While this position favors a materials specialist, the ideal candidate brings a generalist mindset and a solid understanding of the broader game art pipeline. You'll work closely with artists, engineers, and other tech artists to create scalable solutions that support Fortnite's visual style across many platforms.
In this role, you will
  • Create high-quality, game-ready materials for characters and other cosmetics
  • Build materials that leverage procedural textures and custom material logic to achieve distinctive visual effects
  • Generate textures and bake data using tools such as Substance Designer, Substance Painter, and Houdini
  • Develop reusable material frameworks and workflows that enable tech artists and artists of other disciplines to efficiently create unique assets
  • Collaborate with character artists, tech artists, and engineers to integrate materials with geometry, effects, and Blueprints
  • Optimize materials and textures to meet performance, memory, and scalability targets across multiple platforms
  • Contribute to improving Unreal Engine material pipelines and best practices
What we're looking for
  • A strong reel or portfolio demonstrating realtime game materials, ideally with character or cosmetic-focused examples
  • Advanced understanding of PBR workflows, real-time rendering constraints, and material authoring best practices
  • Proven experience creating complex materials using procedural textures and custom material behaviors
  • Hands-on experience with Substance Designer and Substance Painter for texture generation and asset authoring
  • Familiarity with the Unreal Engine 5 art and material pipeline
  • Experience developing content for multiple platforms
  • A solid understanding of modeling and texturing fundamentals within a real-time art pipeline, strong collaboration skills, and a desire to own features and initiatives from inception through ship
  • Bonus: Tools, scripting, or pipeline development experience for Unreal Engine, Substance Designer, and/or Substance Painter
  • Bonus: Experience in setting up or working with modern character art pipelines, building custom tools, templates, or automation to improve material and texture workflows
  • Bonus: Familiarity with Blueprints, Python, or similar scripting languages and experience in secondary areas such as modeling, lighting, or VFX
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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