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Full Time 3D Environment Artist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

3D Artist

Dallas, TX · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

The 3D Artist position is a full-time role, with competitive salary, full employee medical benefits, 401K with matching, paid time off (PTO) and additional benefits upon one year of employment such ...

3D Artist

Dallas, TX · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

The 3D Artist position is a full-time role, with competitive salary, full employee medical benefits, 401K with matching, paid time off (PTO) and additional benefits upon one year of employment such ...

3D Artist (Remote)

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$110K - $140K/yr

As a 3D Artist, you will craft characters, environments, and educational 3D motion graphic animations for virtual reality. The ideal candidate should know and enjoy every aspect of the 3D content ...

The Role We're hiring an artist to help build the 3D world of Tolan. You'll create beautiful ... Model and texture characters, accessories, props, environments, and world objects that define the ...

... fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: * Assist in the creation of detailed 3D models ... Collaborate with visualization artists, architects, engineers, planners, and project teams to ...

The 3D Tracking / Matchmove Artist will focus on tracking environments and character features (such as: face, hands, legs, etc.) with a handoff to the layout, animation, and compositing teams. This ...

... fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: * Assist in the creation of detailed 3D models ... Collaborate with visualization artists, architects, engineers, planners, and project teams to ...

3D Artist and Designer About PROENERGY PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing ... environment across technical documentation, digital, and other marketing applications. * Expertise ...

Midvale, Utah (onsite) Sr 3D Artist / Art DirectorAbout Us At ZAGG Brands, we're at the forefront ... Contribute to a supportive and creative working environment. * Protect Assets: Maintain backups of ...

3D Render Artist

Bohemia, NY · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

The Render Artist is responsible for creating high-quality in-house 3D renderings that support the ... Able to adapt to change in the work environment, managing competing demands and able to handle ...

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How much do full time 3d environment artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a full time 3D environment artist?

To thrive as a Full Time 3D Environment Artist, you need strong skills in 3D modeling, texturing, digital sculpting, and a solid understanding of art fundamentals, often supported by a degree in art, design, or a related field. Proficiency with tools such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective collaboration are essential soft skills that set top artists apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing visually compelling, technically sound environments that enhance the player's experience and meet project goals.

What are some common challenges faced by full time 3D environment artists, and how can they be managed?

Full-time 3D environment artists often encounter challenges such as balancing creative vision with technical limitations, meeting tight deadlines, and ensuring consistency across vast digital landscapes. Managing these challenges typically involves close collaboration with other departments, like level designers and lighting artists, as well as adhering to established workflows and asset guidelines. Staying organized, proactively communicating with teammates, and continually updating skills with the latest software and techniques can greatly help artists thrive in this dynamic role.

What does a full time 3D environment artist do?

A Full Time 3D Environment Artist is responsible for creating detailed and immersive 3D environments used in video games, films, and virtual reality experiences. They design landscapes, architecture, and props, ensuring all elements fit the project's artistic vision. These artists use specialized software like Blender, Maya, or Unreal Engine to model, texture, and light environments. Collaboration with other artists, designers, and developers is essential to achieve a cohesive and visually appealing world.
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Real-Time Environment Artist - Expression of Interest - ILM San Francisco (Project Hire)

The Walt Disney Company

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


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Job Posting Title:

Real-Time Environment Artist - Expression of Interest - ILM San Francisco (Project Hire)

Req ID:

10153285

Job Description:

This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter.

We are looking for an artist who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, inclusive mindset, and passion for great storytelling that defines ILM.

Real-Time Environment Artists create immersive, high-fidelity environments and assets for interactive experiences and virtual-production workflows. Working closely with Art Directors, Creative Directors, and cross-functional partners, they build visually compelling and technically performant worlds that support the player experience, creative exploration, and virtual scouting process.

Depending on the project, their work may support interactive gameplay, immersive storytelling, virtual scouting, or other real-time production workflows.

What You'll Do
  • Create a wide range of believable real-time 3D assets, props, and environments from concept art, photographic reference, and creative direction.

    • Create and maintain both organic and hard-surface environment assets, materials, and textures.

  • Build blocking geometry for initial environment layouts and develop environments from early blockout through final art implementation.

  • Maintain a consistent visual standard throughout the development process, from initial blockout through final polish and delivery.

  • Model, texture, assemble, edit, and set dress detailed 3D environments in a real-time engine.

  • Apply materials and lighting to support the intended mood, visual storytelling, and creative goals of each environment.

  • Process and clean up photogrammetry assets for integration into real-time environments.

  • Test content in builds and proactively identify visual, performance, or integration issues affecting the quality of the environment. Tune and optimize assets and environments to meet the visual-quality, performance, memory, and run-time requirements of the project.

  • Actively participate in the QA process to identify and fix bugs.

  • Create and implement materials, LODs, foliage, and other environment-art elements needed to support efficient real-time rendering.

  • Collaborate with Leads, Art Directors, Designers, Technical Artists, and Engineers to solve artistic and technical challenges.

  • Prepare scenes and content for internal reviews, creative working sessions, and virtual scouting sessions as needed. Support client-facing creative sessions and other real-time working sessions as needed.

  • Contribute to environment-art workflows, documentation, asset briefs, and best practices that improve consistency and iteration speed.

  • Proactively seek feedback, respond constructively to direction, and keep Leads and Production informed of progress and developments.

  • Participate in dailies and reviews, contribute aesthetic solutions, and share knowledge with other members of the team.

  • Work toward defined milestones and deadlines while continuing to develop your skills and stay current with relevant tools, techniques, and industry trends.

  • Support the development of Apprentice and Junior Artists as appropriate.

What We're Looking For
  • 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in game development, VFX, animation, virtual production, or a related field, with shipped titles or comparable completed productions.

  • A strong foundation in traditional or digital art, with a particular emphasis on landscapes, interiors, environmental composition, and visual storytelling.

  • Strong 3D modeling and texturing skills using Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, or equivalent software.

  • Proficiency with Photoshop and 3D painting tools such as Substance Painter or equivalent software.

  • Experience using a real-time engine such as Unreal Engine or Unity.

  • Familiarity with environment-art workflows such as terrain or landscape editing, material setup, LOD creation, asset optimization, foliage tools, and scene assembly.

  • Experience taking environments from early blockout through final polish and real-time engine integration.

  • A solid understanding of PBR workflows, materials, textures, and lighting.

  • Strong understanding of form, shape, structure, silhouette, scale, proportion, color, and detail.

  • Experience with sculpting software such as ZBrush or Mudbox.

  • Ability to create work in a range of visual styles, from photorealistic to stylized.

  • Ability to work with a high degree of self-direction and motivation while meeting deadlines.

  • Strong communication, collaboration, time-management, and prioritization skills.

  • A team-oriented attitude and an openness to new ideas, constructive criticism, artistic direction, and changes.

  • Familiarity with source-control tools such as Perforce or equivalent software.

Bonus Points
  • Experience creating environments for virtual production, virtual scouting, VR, AR, or other emerging platforms.

  • Experience working with photogrammetry.

  • Familiarity with procedural modeling, procedural asset-placement tools, or world-building tools.

  • Experience with software such as Houdini, Mari, World Machine, Quixel, or equivalent tools.

  • Familiarity with Blueprint visual scripting or similar real-time engine tools.

  • Familiarity with advanced Unreal Engine material creation or scripting tools such as Python or MEL.

JoinILM

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco is $104,300 to 136,900 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM San Francisco

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM San Francisco

Primary Job Posting Category:

Environment - Studios

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

San Francisco, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-06-05

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

Industry

Amusement, gambling, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Burbank, CA, US

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