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Epic Games

Senior Environment Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment ... game industry building environments and assets for shipped titles * At minimum, 3 shipped titles ...

Epic Games

Principal Environment Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment ... video games * Professional experience creating production-ready environment assets, materials ...

Epic Games

Senior Technical Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make ... Hands-on experience with Substance Designer and Substance Painter for texture generation and asset ...

Epic Games

Senior Technical Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

... game tech art * Experienced knowledge of PBR principles and material editors * Establish workflows and tools for other artists to utilize when making unique assets * Experience using texturing ...

Epic Games

Modeling Outsource Lead

Cary, NC · On-site

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment ... Must have a strong portfolio showing executed game assets for hard surface and organics, and ...

Varsity Tutors

Video Game Design Tutor

Chapel Hill, NC · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... art assets, and conducting playtesting sessions. Emphasizes the iterative design process and connects game design to computer science, visual arts, storytelling, and user experience design ...

Varsity Tutors

Video Game Design Tutor

Durham, NC · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... art assets, and conducting playtesting sessions. Emphasizes the iterative design process and connects game design to computer science, visual arts, storytelling, and user experience design ...

Varsity Tutors

Video Game Design Tutor

Raleigh, NC · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... art assets, and conducting playtesting sessions. Emphasizes the iterative design process and connects game design to computer science, visual arts, storytelling, and user experience design ...

Epic Games

Hard Surface Outsource Lead

Cary, NC · On-site

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment ... If required, making any needed fixes to keep assets consistent and technically game ready as they ...

AGBO Films LLC

Lead Technical Artist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

In 2023, AGBO welcomed Donald Mustard-former Chief Creative Officer at Epic Games and co-creator of ... Develop and maintain custom tools and pipelines (DCC plugins, in-engine editor tools, asset ...

AGBO

Lead Technical Artist

Raleigh, NC

In 2023, AGBO welcomed Donald Mustard-former Chief Creative Officer at Epic Games and co-creator of ... Develop and maintain custom tools and pipelines (DCC plugins, in-engine editor tools, asset ...

AGBO

Lead Technical Artist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$100 - $170/hr

In 2023, AGBO welcomed Donald Mustard--former Chief Creative Officer at Epic Games and co‑creator ... Develop and maintain custom tools and pipelines (DCC plugins, in‑engine editor tools, asset ...

AGBO

Lead Technical Artist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

In 2023, AGBO welcomed Donald Mustardformer Chief Creative Officer at Epic Games and co-creator of ... Develop and maintain custom tools and pipelines (DCC plugins, in-engine editor tools, asset ...

Epic Games

Tech Art Intern

Cary, NC · On-site

... and game development. ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world ... Profile arenas and assets in engine, then help fix what you find: draw calls, overdraw, texture ...

Epic Games

Senior Producer, Art

Cary, NC · On-site

... about games and technology, with a proven track record producing within artistic teams. In this ... Build and maintain dependency-driven asset schedules to ensure the successful, on-time, release of ...

Epic Games

Character Animation Lead

Cary, NC · On-site

... and game development. ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world ... Experience building or contributing to animation systems (not just assets), including debugging and ...

AGBO

Rendering Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

In 2023, AGBO welcomed Donald Mustard--former Chief Creative Officer at Epic Games and co‑creator ... asset pipelines that maximize visual quality within hardware constraints * Profile, debug, and ...

AGBO

Senior Level Designer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$99K - $106K/yr

Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the ... Integrate environment art assets into gameplay spaces, ensuring strong composition, readability ...

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How much do game asset artist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for game asset artist in Raleigh, NC is $119,698.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,800.00 and $165,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a game asset artist do?

A Game Asset Artist is responsible for creating the visual elements used in video games, such as characters, props, environments, and textures. They use specialized software to design 2D or 3D models that fit the game's artistic style and technical requirements. Their work is essential for making the game world immersive and visually appealing, and they often collaborate closely with game designers, animators, and programmers to ensure assets function correctly in the game engine.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a game asset artist?

To thrive as a Game Asset Artist, you need strong artistic skills in modeling, texturing, and digital sculpting, often supported by a degree in art, design, or a related field. Proficiency with industry-standard software such as Maya, Blender, ZBrush, and Substance Painter is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective collaboration make someone stand out in this position. These skills ensure the creation of high-quality, visually engaging assets that align with project requirements and enhance the overall gaming experience.

How does a game asset artist typically collaborate with other team members during game development?

Game Asset Artists work closely with game designers, programmers, and animators to ensure that visual elements fit seamlessly into the game world. They often participate in team meetings to discuss style guidelines, technical limitations, and feedback on their work. Communication is key, as they must align their assets with both the artistic vision and the functionality required by developers. Regular reviews and revisions based on team input are a common part of the workflow.

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Infographic showing various Game Asset Artist job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,698 per year, or $57.5 per hour.

Senior Environment Artist

Epic Games

Cary, NC • On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 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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