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Job Title: 3D Artist Location: Wilmington, NC Department: NC Art Reports To: Art Lead Status ... shuriken particle system) Preferred Requirements: - Art degree (Associates or Bachelors ...

Technical Artist

$130K - $155K/yr

Hands-on experience with VFX / particle effects Nice to have * Basic knowledge or hands-on ... Work closely with artists and developers to integrate visual content into the game * Help optimize ...

Technical Artist

Oregon, WI · On-site

$124K - $149K/yr

As a Technical Artist, you will work closely with the Art Lead and Product Owner to create visually ... Knowledge of particle systems (Pixi) * Familiarity with HTML and CSS Good to know * We kindly ask ...

WI · On-site

Prototype VFX systems, particle materials, and improve workflows to achieve the desired tone and ... Partner with artists, designers, and programmers to be a trusted champion of performance ...

Senior VFX Artist _____ We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival ... time particle systems, textures & texture atlases, shaders/materials, and scripting/Blueprints as ...

Senior VFX Artist _____ We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival ... time particle systems, textures & texture atlases, shaders/materials, and scripting/Blueprints as ...

Senior VFX Artist We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved ... time particle systems, textures & texture atlases, shaders/materials, and scripting/Blueprints as ...

Senior VFX Artist We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved ... time particle systems, textures & texture atlases, shaders/materials, and scripting/Blueprints as ...

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Infographic showing various Particle Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $138,713 per year, or $66.7 per hour.

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Re-posted 27 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Create high-quality 3D and 2D assets to meet fast-paced deadlines.

  • Demonstrate strengths in modeling, texturing, and lighting of 3D assets.

  • Organize and implement assets in the Unity 3D game engine.


Job description

Job Title: 3D Artist
Location: Wilmington, NC
Department: NC Art
Reports To: Art Lead
Status: Exempt
Online art portfolio (Required at the time of application) - This can be work-related or personal projects outside of work-related activities
WHO WE ARE:

We are Valicy.

We make games. We also make the machines they run on.
What we're building matters. How we treat people matters more.
OUR MISSION
We exist to create excellent gaming experiences, treat our customers the way we want to be treated, and positively impact people's lives through a culture of care.
Seven values guide how we work. We call it our FIGHTER mindset:
Fun: Enjoy the journey together
Innovative: Consistently pushing new boundaries through creativity
Growth: Committed to growing personally and professionally
Humble amp; Passionate: It’s important to be both
Teamwork: Built on trust, healthy conflict, commitment, accountability, and results
Excellence: Pursuing high standards in everything we do
Relational: Building trust and relationships with customers and teammates


If this is the kind of place you've been looking for, let's talk.

SUMMARY: The ideal candidate for 3D Artist has experience modeling, texturing, and lighting engine-ready assets in a stylized world. 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 expertise and technical ability, the 3D Artist will create visually stimulating content that will enhance game playability and showcase original experiences to a wide player audience.
QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understand company Mission, Vision, and Values and be an ambassador of MVV.
- Create high-quality 3D and 2D assets to meet fast-paced deadlines.
- Demonstrate strengths in modeling, texturing, and lighting of 3D assets.
- Organize and implement assets in the Unity 3D game engine.
- Collaborate effectively with a team of artists and programmers to offer creative solutions to both art and game design challenges.
- Produce concept sketches and quick edits to communicate artistic concepts with the team.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A strong portfolio demonstrating a breadth of art styles and techniques
- 1-3 years experience in a related position
- A high level of proficiency using Maya to create fun and stylized characters/assets
- An eye for color and composition in 2D and 3D designs
- Skilled in Photoshop
- Ability to sculpt stylized assets or characters in Zbrush
- Experience in the Unity3D game engine (importing assets, animation editor, shuriken particle system)
Preferred Requirements:
- Art degree (Associates or Bachelors)
- Experience in casino or mobile gaming industry
- Understanding of the visual style and gameplay of top tier slot games
- Experience with Substance Painter
This Job Description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing Company objectives. The description incorporates the most typical duties performed and covers only the primary functions and responsibilities of the position. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of those duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.