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The Walt Disney Company

Sr. VFX Artist

Glendale, CA · Remote

$120K - $186K/yr

This is a remote role. What You Will Do: * Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to visualize incredible gameplay, magical powers and amazing transformations based on Disney's robust ...

Bellota Labs

Senior Technical Artist

Redwood City, CA · On-site +1

$155K - $186K/yr

The game is live and shipping weekly. Our players expect precision, and so does our team. We're ... remote if you're a strong senior candidate A portfolio that shows shipped UI work in Unity Bonus:

Bellota Labs

Senior Technical Artist

Redwood City, CA · On-site +1

$155K - $186K/yr

The game is live and shipping weekly. Our players expect precision, and so does our team. We're ... Comfortable with hybrid in-office work, or self-directed remote if you're a strong senior candidate

Sawhorse Productions

Roblox 2D Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$20 - $50/hr

And numerous digital fashion releases on UGC Gaming platforms - Sawhorse Productions Sawhorse Productions is seeking a talented 2D Roblox Artist excited to support the visual development of our ...

2K

Lead Character Artist

Novato, CA · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Work closely with Directors, Leads, Concept, Environment, Design, Gameplay, and Animation teams to ... for our players. #LI-Remote The pay range for this position in California at the start of ...

Cloud Chamber

Lead Character Artist

Novato, CA · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Work closely with Directors, Leads, Concept, Environment, Design, Gameplay, and Animation teams to ... for our players. #LI-Remote The pay range for this position in California at the start of ...

Sawhorse Productions

Roblox 3D Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$30 - $45/hr

And numerous digital fashion releases on UGC Gaming platforms - Sawhorse Productions We're looking for a versatile, self-sufficient, and highly capable 3D Artist (Generalist) who can model across a ...

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How much do remote game artist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote game artist in California is $121,524.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $168,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote game artist?

A Remote Game Artist is a professional who creates visual elements for video games, such as characters, environments, textures, and animations, while working from a location outside of a traditional office setting. They collaborate with game designers, developers, and other artists using digital tools and online communication platforms. Remote Game Artists can specialize in 2D or 3D art and are responsible for ensuring their work fits the style and vision of the game. This role allows for greater flexibility and the ability to work with studios or clients worldwide.

What does a remote game artist do?

A remote game artist works from home to develop the story and artwork for computer and video games. As a remote game artist, you follow the project from concept to final production. Your responsibilities include preparing a concept pitches, developing character designs, and working on virtual modeling. Your duties require you to adapt to various video game styles and produce creative and engaging material. Depending on your place within the art department, you may handle shading, placement, and other elements of gameplay. Game artists collaborate with programming teams to ensure the finished project reflects the original design. Working remotely allows you a flexible schedule, though you must still attend remote conferences and meetings.

How do remote game artists typically collaborate with other team members during a project?

Remote game artists often work closely with designers, programmers, and other artists using digital collaboration tools such as Slack, Trello, and shared cloud drives. Communication is key, and regular video meetings help ensure everyone stays aligned on project goals and deadlines. Artists usually share drafts and receive feedback asynchronously, allowing flexibility while maintaining project momentum. This setup encourages frequent updates and open dialogue, ensuring that creative visions are met even when working from different locations.

What is the difference between Remote Game Artist vs Remote Character Artist?

AspectRemote Game ArtistRemote Character Artist
CredentialsPortfolio, art degree, proficiency in design softwarePortfolio, art degree, specialized in character design software
Work EnvironmentRemote, collaborative with game development teamsRemote, focused on character modeling and texturing
Industry UsageUsed across all game genres and platformsPrimarily in character-centric games and animation
Search & ComparisonCommonly searched for general game art rolesOften compared for specialized character design roles

Remote Game Artists and Remote Character Artists share similar credentials and work environments, but the latter specializes in character creation. Both roles are vital in game development, with the main difference being the focus on character-specific assets versus broader game art responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Remote Game Artist job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,524 per year, or $58.4 per hour.

Sr. VFX Artist

The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, CA • Remote

$120K - $186K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life

Posted 6 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to visualize gameplay, magical powers, and transformations.

  • Add life, movement, and color to worlds through atmospherics, weather, and environmental effects created in Unreal 5, Niagara, and other tools.

  • Technically implement, integrate, troubleshoot, and ensure the visual fidelity and performance of VFX in game.

Walt Disney Company rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 130 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 52 rated entertainment

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Sr. VFX Artist

Req ID:

10158840

Job Description:

Senior VFX ArtistAbout the Role & Team

Disney Digital Entertainment, a division of Disney Experiences, is embarking on a mission to create the 'digital front door' for The Walt Disney Company, bringing all of the magic of Disney together into a new interactive universe.

We are building an expert development team that will be building a groundbreaking game experience that will herald the next generation of Disney to the world. Working with top-class industry talent, this role is perfect for the seasoned transformative concept artist looking to create something epic - collaborating with an incredible group of game developers focusing on individual experiences to build a wonderfully rich and cohesive product that is truly "Disney".

We are looking for a uniquely talented Senior VFX Artist to join us on a daring and exciting new project. If you are an imaginative creator with superb real time visual effects skills, and have a love of Disney/Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel properties, you'll want to check out this opportunity!

The Senior VFX Artist will report to the Lead VFX Artist. This is a remote role.

What You Will Do:
  • Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to visualize incredible gameplay, magical powers and amazing transformations based on Disney's robust portfolio of characters and worlds including Disney/Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars.
  • Add life, movement and color to our worlds though atmospherics, weather and environmental effects created in Unreal 5, Niagara and other tools.
  • Technically implement, integrate, troubleshoot and ensure the visual fidelity and performance of VFX in game.
  • Iterate on game assets with fellow artists via paint overs, studies and group critiques.
  • Serve as a key member of a growing game development team at Disney,
Required Qualifications & Skills:
  • 5 years of game development experience, including holding a position of VFX Artist for at least 3 years.
  • Extensive understanding of 3D graphics, shaders, particles systems, physics, ribbons, etc.
  • Excellent sense of VFX movement, animation, timing, impact and anticipation.
  • Ability to visualize effects with or without concept art, and the ability to create VFX textures, materials and geometry from scratch, matching a broad range of styles.
  • Strong game design awareness and ability to prototype, create and refine effects that support and communicate gameplay.
  • Technical aptitude and high level of comfort working with complex, node-based systems, scripts and tools.
  • Expert level proficiency with Maya, Substance, Photoshop and/or equivalent 3D and 2D software
  • Experience with Unreal 5 and Niagara in a production environment preferred.
  • Proficiency with Houdini and/or other VFX simulation tools a plus.
  • Enjoy creative problem-solving and building something new and innovative.
  • Value building and being part of an inclusive and positive team culture.
Education
  • A Bachelor's degree in Art and/or Design or equivalent combination of education and experience
Additional Information
  • Please include a portfolio demonstrating consistently excellent, eye-catching real time VFX you've created for games. If you have a password, kindly include it with submission for consideration.
Benefits:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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The hiring range for this remote position is $120,800 to $186,200 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

NA - Games

Job Posting Primary Business:

Regional (NA - Games)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Games-Art-Animation

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-09-01

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About Walt Disney

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

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Amusement, gambling, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Burbank, CA, US

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