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Thatgamecompany

3D Environment Artist (Sky)

$60K/yr

As an Environment Artist, you will work with the Creative Director, Art Leads, Vis Dev Artists and ... Support the rest of the art team to create 3D assets * Review and fix bugs Must Haves: * 3+ years ...

Rockstar Games

Artist: Environment

Andover, MA · On-site

$128K - $154K/yr

Build and map a wide range of realistic 3D art that is used to enrich in-game environments ... Participate in R&D and problem solving to find artistic solutions to technical problems. * Stay ...

SAIC

3D Environmental Artist

Orlando, FL

Airport Environment Construction: * Assemble airport environments from source imagery, engineering ... Ideal candidates will demonstrate knowledge, coursework, internships, or personal project work in ...

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As of Aug 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship 3d environment artist in the United States is $13.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $14.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As an Internship 3D Environment Artist, you’ll typically work alongside experienced artists and designers on tasks such as creating props, textures, and environmental assets for ongoing projects. You can expect to participate in team meetings, receive feedback from senior artists, and collaborate closely with level designers and technical artists to ensure your assets meet both artistic and technical requirements. This collaborative environment helps you develop your portfolio, learn industry-standard workflows, and gain insight into the full production pipeline. Interns often have the opportunity to contribute to real game levels or virtual worlds, which can be valuable experience for future roles.

What does an Internship 3D Environment Artist do?

An Internship 3D Environment Artist assists in creating and designing 3D environments for video games, films, or other digital media projects. They work under the supervision of senior artists to model, texture, and light virtual spaces, ensuring they fit the project's visual style and technical requirements. Interns may also help with research, gathering reference materials, and learning industry-standard tools like Maya, Blender, or Unreal Engine. This role provides hands-on experience and a foundation for pursuing a career in 3D art.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Internship 3D Environment Artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Internship 3D Environment Artist, you need a solid understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, and digital art principles, often demonstrated through a portfolio and relevant coursework or training. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, and game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong teamwork and communication skills help interns contribute effectively to collaborative projects. These skills ensure the creation of visually compelling environments that meet project requirements and support the overall artistic vision of the team.
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Lead 3D Environment Artist - Virtual Reality

Immersive Entertainment

Irvine, CA

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Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Company Description

We create next-generation Virtual Reality Content that represents a new form of entertainment. We bridge the gap between video games and movies, providing a level of immersion, emotional engagement and realism never before seen.

Job Description
  • Creation of high quality game assets in collaboration with concept artists and CCO.
  • Maintaining the production pipeline and meeting deadlines.
  • Working closely with the implementation and gameplay departments.
  • Prototyping new technologies on the given platforms.
  • Leading the environment modellers team
  • Setting the quality targets and bar for 3D environments on the projects
  • Sharing knowledge and techniques across the studio
  • Mentoring 3D environment artists


Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in game development
  • Experience with Unreal Engine and or Unity.
  • Perfect knowledge of 3ds Max (or Maya) & Photoshop
  • High texturing and Zbrush skills
  • Ability to create realistic looking objects & environments, being limited by technological frames
  • High texturing and Zbrush skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good eye for details
  • English language
  • A strong team player and leader by example
Additional Information

Pluses

  • Shipped AAA PC or console titles as a Senior 3D Environment Artist
  • Work experience with Unreal Engine 4
  • Understanding the difference between developing for VR compared to traditional game development.
  • A passion for developing and playing virtual reality experiences


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