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Stone Kite

Staff Environment Artist

Seattle, WA · Remote

$150K - $170K/yr

Staff Environment Artist Stone Kite is a world building studio that thoughtfully develops heroic ... This role is a remote based position. What You'll Do: Environment Art & Pipeline * Create high ...

Komodo Co., Ltd.

VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site +1

The Opportunity KOMODO is seeking a VFX Artist to define the visual identity of Nanos, the codename for a competitive PvP game built in Unreal Engine. You will create high-quality, stylized real-time ...

Komodo Co., Ltd.

VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · Remote

The Opportunity KOMODO is seeking a VFX Artist to define the visual identity of Nanos, the codename for a competitive PvP game built in Unreal Engine. You will create high-quality, stylized real-time ...

Parallel Domain

Principal Technical Artist

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$144K - $173K/yr

We're hiring a Principal Technical Artist to bring the next generation of these workflows into production at Parallel Domain. This is a senior individual contributor role: you'll work alongside our ...

Parallel Domain

Principal Technical Artist

Seattle, WA · Remote

$130K - $155K/yr

We're hiring a Principal Technical Artist to bring the next generation of these workflows into production at Parallel Domain. This is a senior individual contributor role: you'll work alongside our ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote 3d artist in Edmonds, WA is $43.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.81 and $53.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a 3D artist who works remotely do?

3D artists remote positions include a variety of jobs in which you work from home to design and execute 3D animations for animation production studios, websites, video game companies, and filmmakers. You have a number of responsibilities, such as communicating closely with producers, writers, directors, or other creative workers to understand the scope of the project and the specific aesthetic attached to it. Your technical duties are then to draw initial illustrations by hand, get approval from other parties, begin to model more detailed renderings in 3D, and finally animate them. 2D art combines creative illustration with computer programming and manipulation of powerful animation and design software.

What is a remote 3D artist?

A Remote 3D Artist creates 3D models, textures, and animations for various industries, such as gaming, film, architecture, and product design, while working from a remote location. They use software like Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max to develop high-quality assets based on client or project requirements. Communication is typically done through online collaboration tools, and deadlines must be met independently. This role requires artistic creativity, technical proficiency, and strong time management skills.

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To thrive as a Remote 3D Artist, you need strong artistic abilities, proficiency in 3D modeling and texturing, and a solid understanding of visual design principles, often complemented by a relevant degree or portfolio. Expertise in industry-standard software such as Blender, Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, or ZBrush is essential, and familiarity with version control systems or real-time engines like Unity or Unreal Engine is often required. Excellent communication, time management, and self-discipline are vital soft skills for collaborating remotely and meeting deadlines. These abilities enable high-quality creative output, smooth remote teamwork, and efficient workflow management in a distributed work setting.

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Working remotely as a 3D Artist can present challenges such as staying aligned with team objectives, receiving timely feedback, and managing project milestones independently. Many companies address these challenges by establishing regular check-ins, utilizing collaborative platforms for file sharing and communication, and setting clear guidelines for progress updates. It’s important to be proactive in communicating with art directors and team members to ensure your work matches the project's vision. Most remote teams use project management tools and instant messaging apps to maintain workflow transparency and foster a sense of collaboration. By engaging with these systems, remote 3D Artists can remain integrated with their teams and maintain productivity.

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Senior Unity Technical Artist (Remote)

Seismic Squirrel

Issaquah, WA • Remote

$55 - $70/hr

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Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Senior Unity Technical Artist (Remote)

Seismic Squirrel LLC

Job Title: Senior Unity Technical Artist

Our Games: Narrative-centric RPG videogames set in an alternate history 1930s New York.

Role: Create and integrate into Unity various art and VFX assets.

Experience: Senior Level, 8+ years of professional technical art experience working on videogames in Unity.

Location: USA or Canada (Remote) – Must reside within the UTC-4 to UTC-8 timezones.

Company Size: 24

Pay Rate: $55-70 USD per hour – Depends on skills and experience.

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (see below)

Portfolio Required: All applicants must submit a portfolio representing their artwork.

Overview

We are looking for a creative and resourceful Senior Unity Technical Artist experienced working in a professional videogame development environment using Unity.  They are a logical and systemic thinker with an iterative approach to development, someone with a collaborative spirit, excellent communication skills, and an enthusiasm for RPG and turn-based videogames.  The ideal candidate enjoys working with talented artists, designers, writers, engineers, and management, with a drive to create a beautiful and immersive gameplay experience.

This is a remote position which requires regular team collaboration online during our company's core work hours (9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Pacific), attending relevant meetings (e.g. daily scrums, sprint planning and retrospectives, and cross-departmental collaboration).  Occasional evening calls should be expected for collaboration with overseas vendors.  The option to convert to full-time employee may be available to ideal candidates, depending on their location, skills, fit, project needs and schedule, and timing.  H-1B transfers and sponsorships are not available at this time.

Quests

  • Create and integrate 2D artwork, integrating layers, transparency, and parallax effects.
  • Create and integrate 3D models, including vehicles, environment objects, props, and textures.
  • Create and integrate 2D and 3D VFX, materials, shaders, and animations.
  • Handle cameras, lighting and reflections, set dressing, particles, surfaces, rigging, and physics.
  • Optimize and profile visual elements to ensure suitable frame rates and load times.
  • Provide interesting and effective visual solutions for challenging art requirements.
  • Prototype new visual concepts.
  • Work with the art and narrative teams to ensure that artwork accurately reflects the game's visual design and themes.
  • Troubleshoot art problems within our videogames.
  • Mentor other artists as they expand their technical art skills.
  • Educate and explain technical art concerns to the rest of the development team.
  • Actively collaborate with the rest of the development team, openly communicating progress and problems, helping us to set realistic project timelines and expectations.
  • Participate in internal game testing and feedback from an artistic perspective.
  • Help to create and maintain core technical documentation.
  • Balance and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines, working within agreed timeframes and budgets.

Character Stats

  • 8+ years of experience as a technical artist working in professional videogame development.
  • Experienced through the full lifecycle of videogame development from start to finish:
    concept, design, prototyping, programming, content creation, testing, optimization, launch, support.
  • Deeply understands perspective and lighting.
  • Able to work within an established artistic style.
  • Familiar with technical artistry best practices, design patterns, and unit testing.
  • Understands Unity, its render pipelines, and how it interacts with various forms of art.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, resourceful, able to find solutions when needed.
  • Enthusiastic for quality gameplay and familiar with the art styles of many games and genres, past and present.
  • Strong self-discipline, motivated, a self-starter with a drive for excellence.
  • Organized, detail-oriented, able to work fast and loose or carefully with quality when each is needed.
  • Courteous and patient, able to work effectively with people across disciplines and personality types.
  • Adaptable: The job can change according to the needs at hand and requires wearing various hats.
  • Skilled at working remotely using various collaboration tools.
  • Possesses strong written, visual, and verbal English language communication and presentation skills.
  • Passionate for the videogame industry and a desire to grow within it.
  • Understands source control and project branching strategies.
  • Experienced working with professional art tools (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, 3ds Max, Blender, Adobe Substance Painter).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio.
  • Passionate to learn new tools and technologies.

Bonus Points

  • Has strong 3D modeling and texturing skills, understanding how to work in a 3D space.
  • Able to create full orthographic views of object assets for use by 3D modelers.
  • Experienced using ZBrush.
  • Skilled in scripting for enhancing and automating tools (e.g. Python, Lua).
  • Understands UI design.
  • Located in one of our hub metros: Seattle, Los Angeles, Edmonton.

The Company

Seismic Squirrel is a talented and passionate team of both industry veterans and enthusiastic newcomers.  We share a strong desire to tell fascinating stories supporting engaging gameplay mechanics.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, and you're located and authorized to work in the USA or Canada, please submit your cover letter, résumé, and a link to your art portfolio to Seismic Squirrel.

For more information about Seismic Squirrel, go to https://www.SeismicSquirrel.com/