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PUBG Seattle

Senior Environment Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$143K - $171K/yr

As a Senior Environment Artist, you will collaborate with Art Directors, Leads, Designers, and Technical Artists to establish and maintain the visual direction for environments while ensuring assets ...

Epic Games

Senior Environment Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

Being an expert in 3D asset creation in DCC tools, such as 3DS Max, Maya, Blender, ZBrush. Strong ... Providing mentorship to other Environment Artists, and making the team around them stronger through ...

PUBG Seattle

Senior Environment Artist

Bellevue, WA

$143K - $171K/yr

As a Senior Environment Artist, you will collaborate with Art Directors, Leads, Designers, and Technical Artists to establish and maintain the visual direction for environments while ensuring assets ...

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CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Environment Artist

Boston, MA · On-site

$99K - $163K/yr

Collaborate with the Art Directors, Art Leads and teammates to maintain artistic consistency and ... Maya & 3DS Max are valued however Blender is our primary 3D modeling package. * Excellent sense of ...

CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Environment Artist

Boston, MA · On-site +1

Collaborate with the Art Directors, Art Leads and teammates to maintain artistic consistency and ... Maya & 3DS Max are valued however Blender is our primary 3D modeling package. * Excellent sense of ...

CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Environment Artist

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$99K - $163K/yr

Collaborate with the Art Directors, Art Leads and teammates to maintain artistic consistency and ... Maya & 3DS Max are valued however Blender is our primary 3D modeling package. * Excellent sense of ...

CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Environment Artist

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$99K - $163K/yr

Collaborate with the Art Directors, Art Leads and teammates to maintain artistic consistency and ... Maya & 3DS Max are valued however Blender is our primary 3D modeling package. * Excellent sense of ...

Nintendo

CONTRACT - Environment Artist I (NST)

Redmond, WA · On-site

$31 - $47/hr

Participates in assigned illustrations, 3D models, and textures for characters, environments, and ... Proven artistic and technical skills in basic 3D and or 2D art production. * Experienced with game ...

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for direct 3d environment artist in the United States is $39.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.16 and $48.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Direct 3D Environment Artist vs 3D Environment Artist?

AspectDirect 3D Environment Artist3D Environment Artist
CredentialsPortfolio, proficiency in 3D software, knowledge of Direct3DPortfolio, proficiency in 3D software, general knowledge of rendering APIs
Work EnvironmentGame studios, real-time rendering projects, focus on Direct3D APIGame, film, visualization projects, broader rendering techniques
Industry UsagePrimarily in Windows-based game development using Direct3DAcross various platforms and rendering APIs, including OpenGL and Vulkan

The main difference is that a Direct 3D Environment Artist specializes in creating environments optimized for Direct3D, a graphics API used mainly in Windows-based game development. A 3D Environment Artist has a broader focus on environment creation across multiple platforms and rendering technologies. The Direct 3D Environment Artist's skills are more specialized towards real-time rendering with Direct3D, whereas the 3D Environment Artist works with a wider range of tools and APIs.

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Infographic showing various Direct 3D Environment Artist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,070 per year, or $39.5 per hour.

Senior or Principal 3D Environment Artist

PUBG Madglory

Madison, WI • On-site, Remote

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

We are PUBG, the global battle royale phenomenon! After the release of our flagship title in 2017 we have become one of the highest selling games of all time with over 75 million copies sold - that's a lot of Chicken Dinners! And that's only the beginning: PUBG Madison is developing an exciting new IP that aims to push the shooter genre forward.
Our state-of-the art studio and brand-new motion capture studio are in the heart of Madison, WI, a city frequently named the best place to live in the US for its vibrant culture, natural beauty, and outstanding, innovative educational institutions. PUBG Madison has been named a Top Workplace in 2025 and 2026 for our positive, strong company culture. Experience the perfect balance of urban excitement and natural tranquility in a city with more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails, an incredible downtown farmer's market, and family-friendly neighborhoods.
||This role is open to remote work for those located in the United States. This role will work primarily on Pacific Time Zone (PST) business hours and requires regular collaboration with Korean-speaking teams; fluency in both English and Korean strongly preferred.II
The person we're looking for:
  • Is passionate about achieving a high-quality bar.
  • Is able to incorporate feedback to improve their output and can elevate others' work by providing constructive feedback.
  • Defines artistic direction and execution even in ambiguous situations.
  • Is driven to achieve results collaboratively as a team.
  • Possesses technical expertise yet remains humble and open-minded to new ideas.
  • (For Principal level) Able to create systems and quality standards for a team of artists.
Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with Level Design, Lighting and Technical Art to build environments suited to gameplay.
  • Lead the production and implementation of environment art assets.
  • Oversee the overall quality of environments including world building, composition, scale, and level readability.
  • Review work from team members and outsource artists and provide constructive feedback.
  • Improve production pipelines and workflows to ensure efficiency and consistency.
  • Build game environments with performance optimization in mind.
  • (For Principal level) Define the environment art direction for the project and establish and establish overall quality standards.
  • (For Principal level) Define the visual direction and production approach for all environment art across the project and design the standards and workflows that enable the team to produce consistent results.
Qualifications:
  • 5+ years' experience for Senior level/ 8+ years of experience for Principal level in game development or equivalent relevant experience, with at least 1 shipped game.
  • Portfolio showcasing photorealistic, high-quality environment art presented in-engine.
  • Portfolio showing use of composition, scale, form, and lighting.
  • Strong understanding of the full environment art production pipeline.
  • Hands on experience with environment art workflows in Unreal Engine or Unity-based engines.
  • Proficiency in major tools such as Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance, and Houdini.
  • Experience with modular environment production and level composition.
  • (For Principal level) Experience leading a team or mentoring artists.
  • Experience owning environment art quality and direction and meeting deliverables on a past project.
  • Ability to self-manage, prioritize tasks, and deliver under deadlines.
  • Ability to work during Pacific Time zone business hours (10am-4pm) with regular ability to meet in the evenings (5-8pm PT) for international collaboration.
  • Ability to travel internationally 1-3 times a year for business purposes.

• We place greater weight on what level of results you achieved and in what kind of project/environment, rather than years of experience alone.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Professional fluency in English and Korean strongly preferred.
  • Experience in open-world or large-scale environment production.
  • Experience with lighting, shaders, and world building.
  • Experience with Houdini or procedural workflows.
  • Experience defining environment art style and creating production guides.
  • Experience working on games developed across multiple countries.
  • Experience providing feedback to outsource vendors.
  • Multi-platform (PC/Console) development experience.
  • Experience contributing to team building, hiring, and organizational growth.
What We Offer:
  • A highly competitive total compensation package
  • Comprehensive employer funded healthcare - ensuring you pay nothing out of pocket for in-network medical care
  • Employer-paid premiums for dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance
  • Generous time off including 20 days of prorated PTO, 12 paid holidays and a studio-wide holiday break annually
  • Generous annual sick leave days to prioritize your well-being
  • Annual health & wellness, video game, and continuing education reimbursements
  • Industry-leading family planning and fertility care benefits, including gender-affirming care, through Carrot Fertility
  • Enjoy free catered lunches, meal reimbursements, and snacks and beverages for in office staff
  • Engage in regular team outings and events to foster a positive work culture
  • 401K with a company match for your financial well-being

PUBG Studios provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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