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Epic Games

Senior Environment Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

Taking basic game designs and concept art, utilizing Unreal Engine, and bringing new points of ... Providing mentorship to other Environment Artists, and making the team around them stronger through ...

Halon

Environment Artist

Glendale, CA · On-site +1

Description We are seeking talented and enthusiastic environment artists with extensive artistic ... Ability to work from reference materials such as photography or concept art. * package/export ...

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Halon

Environment Artist

Glendale, CA · Remote

We are seeking talented and enthusiastic environment artists with extensive artistic and technical ... Ability to work from reference materials such as photography or concept art. * package/export ...

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CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Environment Artist

Boston, MA · Hybrid

If you are primarily an asset or prop artist, your skillset may be a better fit for our internal X ... Design and execute environment art from sprawling city districts to intimate, high-detail interiors.

CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Environment Artist

Boston, MA · On-site

$99K - $163K/yr

If you are primarily an asset or prop artist, your skillset may be a better fit for our internal X ... Design and execute environment art from sprawling city districts to intimate, high-detail interiors.

CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Environment Artist

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$99K - $163K/yr

If you are primarily an asset or prop artist, your skillset may be a better fit for our internal X ... Design and execute environment art from sprawling city districts to intimate, high-detail interiors.

Concept Arts

Account Executive, Print

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Account Executive Concept Arts is seeking an Account Executive to own and grow a portfolio of ... environment * Proven experience managing Key Art campaigns from brief through delivery * Track ...

Concept Arts

Account Executive, Print

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Account Executive Concept Arts is seeking an Account Executive to own and grow a portfolio of ... environment * Proven experience managing Key Art campaigns from brief through delivery * Track ...

NAUGHTY DOG, LLC

$69.09 - $86.35/hr

... for characters and environment working closely with Directors and the Concept Art team ... Excellent artistic skills to interpret concept art and color keys to recreate the mood and ...

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How much do environment prop concept artist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for environment prop concept artist in the United States is $246,250.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,500.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an environment prop concept artist?

Environment Prop Concept Artists are creative professionals who design and illustrate the visual look of props and objects that populate environments in video games, movies, and animation. They use their artistic skills to conceptualize items like furniture, vehicles, tools, and decorative elements, ensuring these objects fit the overall story, mood, and style of the project. Their work helps 3D modelers and other artists bring these props to life in the final scenes. This role often requires a strong understanding of design, storytelling, and collaboration within a creative team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an environment prop concept artist?

To thrive as an Environment Prop Concept Artist, you need strong drawing and design skills, a solid understanding of form, perspective, and lighting, often supported by a degree in art or design. Mastery of digital painting tools like Adobe Photoshop, and familiarity with 3D software such as Blender or ZBrush, are typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate and communicate ideas effectively set standout artists apart. These skills are vital for creating visually compelling and functional props that enhance storytelling and fit seamlessly into game or film environments.

How does an environment prop concept artist typically collaborate with 3D modelers and other team members during a game or film production?

Environment Prop Concept Artists work closely with 3D modelers, art directors, and level designers to ensure that their concept art translates effectively into the final assets. They provide detailed sketches, color palettes, and reference materials, and often participate in feedback sessions to clarify visual intent and address technical constraints. Regular communication is essential, as concept artists may adjust their designs based on project requirements or feedback from other departments. This collaborative workflow helps maintain visual consistency and streamlines the asset creation process.

What is the difference between Environment Prop Concept Artist vs Environment Concept Artist?

AspectEnvironment Prop Concept ArtistEnvironment Concept Artist
CredentialsPortfolio, relevant art or design backgroundPortfolio, relevant art or design background
Work EnvironmentGame, film, or animation studios focusing on detailed props and environmentsGame, film, or animation studios creating overall environment concepts
Industry UsageDesigning specific props within environmentsCreating entire environment concepts including landscapes and settings

Environment Prop Concept Artists focus on designing individual props and objects that populate a scene, while Environment Concept Artists develop the overall look and feel of entire environments. Both roles require strong artistic skills and industry experience, but they differ in scope and focus within the creative process.

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Infographic showing various Environment Prop Concept Artist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $246,250 per year, or $118.4 per hour.

Senior Environment Artist

Cary, NC • On-site

Epic Games
PC Games • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Epic Gamesexternal

$117K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 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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