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Socket.dev

Senior Game Artist, Apple Arcade

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

This is a hands-on, individual contributor role on a small, focused team with an indie spirit and ... Description As a Sr. Game Artist on the first party games team, you will act as a trusted extension ...

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Apple Inc.

Senior Game Artist, Apple Arcade

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

This is a hands-on, individual contributor role on a small, focused team with an indie spirit and ... Description As a Sr. Game Artist on the first party games team, you will act as a trusted extension ...

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Epoch Games

Lead 3D Game Artist

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

LoA:SO is an in-development indie open-world RPG set in an original fantasy world. The game is ... Ability to manage others, especially 3D Game Artists * Ability to work with and provide ...

Apple

Senior Game Artist, Apple Arcade

Cupertino, CA

$184K - $277K/yr

This is a hands-on, individual contributor role on a small, focused team with an indie spirit and ... Description As a Sr. Game Artist on the first party games team, you will act as a trusted extension ...

IGN

Inside Sales Associate, Indie Lead Generation

Familiarity with the gaming industry or indie game space. * Previous internship, customer service, retail, campus leadership, or sales lead generation experience. * Proficiency with Google Workspace ...

Epic Games

Game Design Intern

Cary, NC · On-site

Our Interns are given challenging projects throughout the work term and are provided with a ... You will gain invaluable experiences working alongside Artists, Engineers, Designers, Producers ...

Studio Wildcard

Sr. VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · Remote

Senior VFX Artist _____ We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in recent years. Despite our massive success ...

studiowildcard.com

Sr. VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Senior VFX Artist We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in recent years. Despite our massive success, we ...

Studio Wildcard

Sr. VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

Senior VFX Artist We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in recent years. Despite our massive success, we ...

Studio Wildcard

Sr. VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

Senior VFX Artist _____ We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in recent years. Despite our massive success ...

Upliftgames

Gameplay Engineer (Full-Time)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Collaborate with your cross-disciplinary peers (artists, QA testers, producers, game designers ... A game or experience you designed and built yourself (indie game, Roblox experience, game jam entry ...

Absurd Ventures

Lead Game UI/UX Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

Collaborate with game designers, artists, and engineers to ensure UI/UX meets project requirements ... Previous work on AAA titles or high-profile indie games. Description * Full-time job with benefits.

Absurd Ventures

Lead Game UI/UX Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

Collaborate with game designers, artists, and engineers to ensure UI/UX meets project requirements ... Previous work on AAA titles or high-profile indie games. Description * Full-time job with benefits.

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for internship indie game 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 is the difference between Internship Indie Game Artist vs Indie Game Artist?

AspectInternship Indie Game ArtistIndie Game Artist
CredentialsTypically enrolled in or recent graduate of art or game design programsProfessional portfolio, experience, and possibly self-taught skills
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often part-time or temporary, with mentorshipFull-time or freelance, independent or small studio work
Industry UsageEntry-level position for gaining experience in indie game developmentEstablished or developing indie projects, responsible for art assets

The main difference is that an Internship Indie Game Artist is an entry-level position aimed at gaining experience, often part-time and supervised, while an Indie Game Artist is a more experienced role responsible for creating game art assets in independent projects.

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Infographic showing various Internship Indie Game Artist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 13% Internship, 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,136 per year, or $59.2 per hour.

Senior Game Artist, Apple Arcade

Cupertino, CA • On-site

Socket.dev
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$150 - $200/hr

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Sneaky Sasquatch, one of Apple Arcade's most beloved original games, is a wholesome, open-world sandbox that has captured the hearts of millions of players across every age group. With a devoted fanbase and a universe full of untapped creative potential, Apple is building a team to carry Sneaky Sasquatch into its most ambitious and expansive chapter yet. We are looking for a Sr. Game Artist whose style and sensibility are right at home in the world of Sneaky Sasquatch, and who takes pride in building great art. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role on a small, focused team with an indie spirit and the full backing of Apple. This is a rare opportunity to be one of just two artists shaping the entire visual world of the game, working directly alongside the original creators of Sneaky Sasquatch to bring new features and updates to life. You'll help guide the visual direction of the game and create art directly, from early concepts to finished in-game assets. In doing so, you'll help define what it means for Apple to build games, and bring fresh ideas for the content and experiences that will delight players around the world.

Description

As a Sr. Game Artist on the first party games team, you will act as a trusted extension of the creative vision for Sneaky Sasquatch, developing a deep understanding of what makes its world feel magical and consistent, and guiding art across the project to that standard. You'll be a hands-on contributor with 2D and 3D asset creation, from characters and vehicles to props and environments. You'll also carry that vision through paintover feedback, reviews, and clear creative input, whether the work is coming from an outsource partner, a collaborating studio, marketing and editorial, or your own hands.

Minimum Qualifications

7+ years of professional experience as a game artist, with deep comfort working in Adobe Illustrator producing 2D vector art, alongside strong 3D art fundamentals, and the artistic judgment to uphold visual direction and maintain consistency across a project, backed by a portfolio that demonstrates strong 2D vector illustration and 3D craft on shipped titles. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, along with the initiative to move production forward independently.

Preferred Qualifications

An artistic style and sensibility that fits naturally with the tone of Sneaky Sasquatch, wholesome, charming, and full of personality.Experience giving art direction or leading visual consistency across a team on a shipped project.Concept art ability, helping visualize new ideas before they move into production.Experience with character animation.Experience optimizing assets to perform well across a range of platforms with different performance and feature capabilities.

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