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Remote Animation Concept Artist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

3D Environment Artist (Sky)

Los Angeles, CA ยท Remote

$60K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with project leads, concept artists, and designers * Brainstorm ideas and create rapid ... Active and passionate Sky player This position is available for remote work for candidates within ...

Understanding of the animation pipeline and processes involved from concept to implementation ... Remote candidates may be considered; however, preference will be given to those who can work in Los ...

3D Artist (Remote)

San Francisco, CA ยท Remote

$110K - $140K/yr

As a 3D Artist, you will craft characters, environments, and educational 3D motion graphic animations for virtual reality. The ideal candidate should know and enjoy every aspect of the 3D content ...

Technical Artist III- UI/UX (REMOTE)

OR ยท Remote

$89K - $170K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Technical Artist III- UI/UX (REMOTE) Salary Range: Salary Minimum: $89,500 Salary Maximum: $170,000 ... Including incorporating models, animations, VFX, graphics, audio, video clips and other graphic ...

3D Character Artist (Mid-Senior)

$81K - $114K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with project leads, concept artists, designers, and engineers * Brainstorm ideas and ... We look forward to meeting you! #L1-Remote

3D Environment Artist (Sky)

$60K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with project leads, concept artists, and designers * Brainstorm ideas and create rapid ... Active and passionate Sky player This position is available for remote work for candidates within ...

Gameplay Animator (Senior/Principal)

Irvine, CA ยท On-site +1

$113K - $129K/yr

Collaborating closely with designers, engineers, and tech artists to develop combat that feels ... concept to completion. * Are highly skilled at conveying character through gameplay animation, not ...

Art Director

New York, NY ยท On-site +1

$132K - $178K/yr

Art Director Req ID: 10157177 The Visual Storytelling division of ESPN Creative Studio is a team of creative directors, art directors, animators, concept artists, visual journalists, photo editors ...

$100K - $131K/yr

  • PTO

Collaborate with animation leadership and Technical Art to improve tools, technology ... Home office stipend to support an effective remote working environment. * Paid time off for ...

From initial concept art to final in-game elements, we are crafting a compelling aesthetic ... animation discipline grows. You'll set vision, mentor artists, evolve pipelines, and hold the ...

Senior Technical Animator

Las Vegas, NV ยท On-site +1

$101K - $115K/yr

Description Please note that although our team is fully remote, SpinPlay currently only operates ... You'll work closely with artists, designers, and developers to build efficient animation pipelines ...

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How much do remote animation concept artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote animation concept artist in the United States is $39.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $63.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Animation Concept Artist vs Remote Character Designer?

AspectRemote Animation Concept ArtistRemote Character Designer
Required SkillsConcept art, storytelling, animation principlesCharacter design, illustration, anatomy knowledge
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with animation teams, studiosWorks with character development teams, studios
Industry UsageFilm, TV, video games, animation studiosVideo games, animation, film

Both roles often require strong artistic skills and familiarity with animation or illustration tools. While the Animation Concept Artist focuses on creating visual concepts for animation sequences, the Character Designer specializes in designing characters' appearances and personalities. Both roles are essential in the animation pipeline and frequently work within similar industry environments, making them common points of comparison for job seekers.

How to become a remote animation concept artist?

To become a remote animation concept artist, develop strong drawing and design skills, build a portfolio showcasing your work, and gain experience with industry-standard tools like Photoshop and SketchUp. A background in art, animation, or related fields, along with self-motivation and good communication skills, are essential for working effectively remotely.
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Infographic showing various Remote Animation Concept Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, and 30% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,974 per year, or $39.4 per hour.

3D Environment Artist (Sky)

thatgamecompany

Los Angeles, CA โ€ข Remote

$60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

The award winning team behind Journey, flOw, and Flower are looking to expand their team on Sky: Children of the Light with a Generalist. This position reports to the Art team while working closely with the Design team.

As an Environment Artist, you will work with the Creative Director, Art Leads, Vis Dev Artists and other Environment Artists to create landscapes, spaces, and models for the world of Sky: Children of the Light. The ideal candidate understands that making an environment is more than creating beautiful content to fill spaces but is also an opportunity to tell the story behind the world players inhabit. If this sounds exciting to you, we’d love to have you join our team!

Responsibilities

  • Create landscapes using our own proprietary terrain system

  • Create models and set dress these landscapes to support the narrative

  • Collaborate with project leads, concept artists, and designers

  • Brainstorm ideas and create rapid prototypes during the concept phase

  • Support the rest of the art team to create 3D assets

  • Review and fix bugs

Must Haves:

  • 3+ years of experience in the games industry

  • Proficient in Autodesk Maya

  • Great artistic sensibility and excellent eye for design, color, lighting, composition,
    and attention to detail

  • Strong communication skills with an ability to take constructive feedback

  • Self-motivated and a team player

  • Open to learning new skills and programs

Nice to Haves:

  • Familiarity with our games and visual style

  • Ability to concept

  • Love and affinity for video games

  • Ability to visualize and communicate ideas

  • Active and passionate Sky player

This position is available for remote work for candidates within the USA.

Please submit a resume and portfolio to be considered.

Perks:

• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Two Weeks Winter Break

• Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job—there’s no waiting period before they kick in.

• Pet Insurance for those who need it too.

• Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members

• Pre-tax wellness stipend

• Pre-tax work from home stipend

• Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match

• Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Discount portal for everyday goods and services

• Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together

• Support for personal professional development

We look forward to meeting you!

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The salary range for this position is $60,000 USD to $130,000 USD annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices.
Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off.

Our base pay is benchmarked against regional market and industry data and is adjusted to reflect the cost of living in your specific geographic area.

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