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TRICK 3D

TECHNICAL ARTIST

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$120K - $144K/yr

We are seeking a Technical Artist with proven experience using the Unreal Engine to work closely with our real-time content and product development teams. The ideal Technical Artist will be a ...

Trick 3d

TECHNICAL ARTIST

Atlanta, GA

$120K - $144K/yr

We are seeking a Technical Artist with proven experience using the Unreal Engine to work closely with our real-time content and product development teams. The ideal Technical Artist will be a ...

Snail Games USA

Senior Technical Artist - UE5

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site +1

$146K - $175K/yr

Job Type: Full-Time Location: Remote - Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida ... Provide hands-on technical art support across multiple Unreal Engine projects and production teams.

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2K Games

Expert Unreal Engineer

Novato, CA · On-site

$155K - $220K/yr

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers ... What You Will Do Mentor the internal GST team, serving as the go-to authority on Unreal Engine ...

2K Games

Expert Unreal Engineer

Novato, CA · On-site

$155K - $220K/yr

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers ... What You Will Do Mentor the internal GST team, serving as the go-to authority on Unreal Engine ...

2K Games

Expert Unreal Engineer

Moorpark, CA · On-site

$155K - $220K/yr

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers ... What You Will Do Mentor the internal GST team, serving as the go‐to authority on Unreal Engine ...

2K Games

Expert Unreal Engineer

Moorpark, CA · On-site

$155K - $220K/yr

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers ... What You Will Do Mentor the internal GST team, serving as the go‐to authority on Unreal Engine ...

2K

Technical Artist

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$85K - $126K/yr

Utilize extensive experience in Unreal Engine to meticulously craft and optimize shader/master ... Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including ...

2K

Technical Artist

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$85K - $126K/yr

Utilize extensive experience in Unreal Engine to meticulously craft and optimize shader/master ... Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including ...

Parallel Domain

Principal Technical Artist

Seattle, WA · On-site

$144K - $173K/yr

We're hiring a Principal Technical Artist to bring the next generation of these workflows into ... You'll move fluently between Unreal Engine, Houdini, Python, shader code, and modern AI tooling ...

Gunfire Games

VFX Artist (Mid/Senior)

Austin, TX · On-site

You will work closely with artists, designers, audio, and other development teams to create ... Using Unreal Engine 5 , you will work with particle systems, shaders, Blueprints, materials, and ...

The Mill

Technical Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$139K - $166K/yr

The Mill is looking for an accomplished Technical Artist with UE4 Blueprints development skills ... Extensive experience working with Unreal Engine * Advanced experience of Unreal's Blueprints system

Stone Kite

Staff Environment Artist

Seattle, WA · Remote

$150K - $170K/yr

Staff Environment Artist Stone Kite is a world building studio that thoughtfully develops heroic ... Create high-quality realtime environments in Unreal Engine * Build modular environment palette ...

Parallel Domain

Principal Technical Artist

Seattle, WA · Remote

$130K - $155K/yr

We're hiring a Principal Technical Artist to bring the next generation of these workflows into ... You'll move fluently between Unreal Engine, Houdini, Python, shader code, and modern AI tooling ...

The Mill

Technical Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$139K - $166K/yr

The Mill is looking for an accomplished Technical Artist with UE4 Blueprints development skills ... Extensive experience working with Unreal Engine * Advanced experience of Unreal's Blueprints system

Parallel Domain

Principal Technical Artist

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$144K - $173K/yr

We're hiring a Principal Technical Artist to bring the next generation of these workflows into ... You'll move fluently between Unreal Engine, Houdini, Python, shader code, and modern AI tooling ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time unreal engine artist in the United States is $129,541.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $152,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a full time Unreal Engine artist do?

A Full Time Unreal Engine Artist creates high-quality visual assets and environments using Unreal Engine, a popular real-time 3D creation tool. They are responsible for designing, modeling, texturing, and implementing 3D assets, lighting, and effects within the engine. Their work supports game development, virtual production, architectural visualization, and other interactive experiences. Typically, they collaborate closely with other artists, designers, and developers to ensure that visuals meet both artistic and technical requirements. Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine's tools and workflows is essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a full time Unreal Engine artist?

To thrive as a Full Time Unreal Engine Artist, you need expertise in 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation principles, as well as a solid portfolio showcasing your work. Proficiency with Unreal Engine, including its Blueprint visual scripting system, and familiarity with tools like Maya, Blender, or Substance Painter are typically required. Strong artistic vision, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help you collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering visually compelling, technically optimized content that meets project goals in a fast-paced environment.

What are some common challenges full time Unreal Engine artists face when collaborating with multidisciplinary teams?

Full Time Unreal Engine Artists often work closely with developers, designers, and project managers, which can present challenges such as aligning artistic vision with technical limitations and ensuring assets are optimized for real-time performance. Communication is key, as artists must clearly convey their creative ideas while also understanding and integrating feedback from other departments. Balancing creativity with project constraints, such as deadlines and budget, is another frequent challenge. Adapting to evolving workflows and staying updated with Unreal Engine's frequent updates are also important aspects of the role.
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TECHNICAL ARTIST

TRICK 3D

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$120K - $144K/yr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

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Job description

Company Description
Here at TRICK 3D, we're building beautiful virtual worlds. Wanna join?
TRICK 3D sits at the forefront of immersive content and technology innovation in VR, AR, MR and much more. Our team is pioneering landscape-shifting work and ideas for large brands and top entertainment innovators. TRICK 3D works closely with our Fortune 500 and entertainment industry clients as an innovation partner; our client roster includes CNN, Cartoon Network, Delta Air Lines, Georgia Power, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG), Turner Broadcasting System, Sprout, Virgin Australia and many more. Our team is tight-knit and passionate and gets fired up by innovative, effective and beautiful work.
Job Description
We are seeking a Technical Artist with proven experience using the Unreal Engine to work closely with our real-time content and product development teams.
The ideal Technical Artist will be a technical problem-solver and have a passion for technical design, pipeline efficiency, and visual quality. The ideal candidate crafts blueprints and code to engineer technical solutions for our clients, wields Unreal Engine 4 and other content creation software masterfully to create beautiful content, and works closely with project producers, art directors and project leads to maintain a cohesive vision of quality and efficiency.
Qualifications
  • Collaborate with artists and producers to identify and overcome technical hurdles in new and ongoing projects, offering strategic advice for research, development, and project execution.
  • Apply technical problem-solving to achieve practical solutions to artists' needs that improve visual quality & reduce production time.
  • Actively seek opportunities to improve team creative skills and product quality by researching and sharing software and techniques.
  • Maintain technical integrity of team through documentation and management of best practices, naming conventions, asset libraries, and external resources.
  • Ability to work effectively with game design and technical constraints while maximizing visual quality in Unreal, 3DS Max, and Maya.
  • Expert knowledge, both artistic and technical in Adobe suite, Max or Maya, and Unreal Engine.
  • Expert knowledge of Unreal's Blueprint system.
  • Familiarity with Unity & C#
  • Understanding of shader node graph and physically-based shading and rendering workflows, especially in Unreal Engine.
  • Experience with organic and hard surface modeling with clean, optimized topology and UVs.
  • Excellent comprehension of architecture, material use, and construction principles, as well as a master-level understanding of light, color, form, and spatial relationships.

Not Required, but Preferred:
  • Asset management and strategic pipeline development experience.
  • Familiarity with HTML, CSS, Javascript, XML.
  • VR/AR Experience.
  • Experience building dynamic apps that connect to a web-based backend such as Heroku, Firebase, or general REST APIs.
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Perforce/Helix and Git.
  • Networking and/or server administration for Windows and Linux systems.
  • Working knowledge of CMS systems like Drupal.
  • Familiarity with Server-side scripting experience with PHP, Python and database administration with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL.

Additional Information
TRICK 3D offers an exceptionally creative and flexible workplace and competitive compensation. We dig and hire creative, nimble, driven, team-oriented and passionate people and provide them with opportunities to solve, grow and create.
TRICK 3D employee benefits include:
  • A week-long winter holiday break in addition to three weeks paid time off each calendar year.
  • Office snacks, coffee, tea, beer, frequent team lunches, and regular team outings.
  • Holiday parties, happy hours, and team building activities.
  • Medical insurance with a low employee contribution.
  • Short-term disability (paid for by the employer).
  • An incredible client list including some of the most recognized brands.
  • A casual and creative work environment with flexible in and out times.

TRICK 3D is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our studio. We don't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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