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Lightspeed Studios

Gameplay Engineer II

Irvine, CA · On-site

$78.39 - $202.90/hr

Collaborate directly and proactively with engineers, designers, artists and animators to explore ... Understanding of game asset pipelines. * Knowledge of animation, physics or game AI. Why Join Us?

The Walt Disney Company

Sr. VFX Artist

Glendale, CA · Remote

$120K - $186K/yr

Iterate on game assets with fellow artists via paint overs, studies and group critiques. * Serve as a key member of a growing game development team at Disney, Required Qualifications & Skills: * 5 ...

SIDE

$120 - $170/hr

Experience integrating and supporting game assets, interactive objects, and technical content ... artists, technical artists, and production teams to achieve project goals. Nice to Have

Lightspeed Studios

Senior Gameplay Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$116.20 - $269.10/hr

Collaborate directly and proactively with engineers, designers, artists, and QA to explore and ... Understanding of game asset pipelines. * Deep knowledge of animation, physics, AI, and/or ...

Valicy

3D Artist

Wilmington, NC

A solid grasp of form, color, and light for both 2D and 3D art assets is essential. The 3D Artist will work across all aspects of a game's visual design, UI, art, and more. Blending artistic ...

Gunfire Games

Temporary Environment Artist

Austin, TX · On-site

$60K - $105K/yr

Use commercial and proprietary software to create high-quality 3D art assets that meet the project's functional, artistic, and technical specifications. * Understand Game Design and Technical ...

Mattel

Lead Artist - Digital Gaming

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$96K - $137K/yr

Develop, refine, and execute high-quality art assets across multiple mobile game projects. * Directly support external developers by providing artistic guidance, feedback, asset review, paint-overs ...

Mattel

Lead Artist - Digital Gaming

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$96K - $137K/yr

Develop, refine, and execute high-quality art assets across multiple mobile game projects. * Directly support external developers by providing artistic guidance, feedback, asset review, paint-overs ...

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 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

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 ...

Certain Affinity, Inc.

Senior Material Artist

Austin, TX · On-site

$90 - $105/hr

Senior Material Artist Would you like to work on some of the greatest franchises in gaming history ... the game environments and other world assets. This position is open to candidates in British ...

PUBG Seattle

Senior Environment Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$143K - $171K/yr

Our team of talented artists, designers, and developers work collaboratively to build immersive ... Work with engineers and level designers to ensure seamless asset integration into the game engine.

PUBG Seattle

Senior Environment Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$143K - $171K/yr

Our team of talented artists, designers, and developers work collaboratively to build immersive ... Work with engineers and level designers to ensure seamless asset integration into the game engine.

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How much do game asset artist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for game asset artist in the United States is $123,136.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $170,500.00 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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Gameplay Engineer II

Lightspeed Studios

Irvine, CA • On-site

$78.39 - $202.90/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and support quality gameplay systems and features.

  • Collaborate with engineers, designers, artists, and animators to explore and identify needs and opportunities.

  • Author lean, high-performance, maintainable code and actively profile and optimize gameplay features.

Job description

About the Hiring Team

Welcome to Lightspeed LA, the first U.S.-based, AAA game development studio for Tencent Games. Lightspeed LA is focused on building open‑world games that emphasize an ambitious living world, sophisticated player‑driven gameplay, and mature, thoughtful storytelling. We are developing the first in a series of genre‑defining titles.

Why join Lightspeed LA?
  • We encourage the showing of work that’s still in progress.
  • We don’t attack or question unfinished work; we celebrate its promise.
  • We have a No Blame Culture where we blame the problem, not the person. This is a safe place to fail, and we don’t view failure as a negative, but as the natural result of pushing boundaries and trying new things.
  • We create together.
  • We face challenges together.
  • We succeed together.
What the Role Entails

Lightspeed LA is seeking a talented and enthusiastic gameplay engineer to join our new studio in sunny Irvine, California. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for games and solving ambitious technical and creative problems. Join us and help build a team and culture of mutual respect and passion that pushes boundaries while having lots of fun!

Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and support quality gameplay systems and features.
  • Collaborate directly and proactively with engineers, designers, artists and animators to explore and identify needs and opportunities.
  • Cultivate strong cross‑disciplinary working relationships based on honesty and transparency.
  • Author lean, high‑performance, maintainable code.
  • Actively profile and optimize the gameplay features.
  • Participate in the testing and documentation of game systems.
  • Help build and maintain an open and energetic team culture.
Who We Look For
  • Passion and enthusiasm for creating fun and engaging gameplay through iteration and innovation.
  • 3+ years of professional game programming experience.
  • Experience bringing a large‑scale game title to completion on PC and consoles.
  • Expert in C++, debugging, and 3D math.
  • Enjoy working closely with creative and technical team members.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Value lean, simple, efficient, well‑tested code.
Preferred
  • Experience working either AAA proprietary engines or third‑party engines like Unreal and Unity.
  • Experience with game console hardware.
  • Understanding of game asset pipelines.
  • Knowledge of animation, physics or game AI.
Why Join Us?

Location: Irvine, California.
Expected base pay range: $78,390.00 to $202,900.00 per year. Benefits include sign‑on payment, relocation package, restricted stock units, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off (15–25 vacation days, 13 holidays, 10 sick days). All benefits may be adjusted based on location, employment status, tenure and level.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

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