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How much do remote look development artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote look development artist in Portland, OR is $24.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.90 and $19.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a remote look development artist typically collaborate with other departments in a virtual production environment?

Remote Look Development Artists regularly coordinate with modeling, texturing, lighting, and compositing teams to ensure visual consistency and meet project specifications. Collaboration is often facilitated through cloud-based asset management systems and daily video check-ins, where feedback and updates are shared in real time. Clear communication, version control, and the ability to work independently while remaining responsive to team input are essential for success in this remote role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote look development artist?

A Remote Look Development Artist should have strong artistic skills in texturing, shading, lighting, and rendering, often backed by experience in computer graphics or visual effects. Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter, Houdini, and rendering engines like Arnold or V-Ray is typically required. Excellent communication, self-motivation, and time management are vital soft skills for collaborating effectively in a remote team environment. These abilities ensure the delivery of high-quality visual assets that meet production standards and deadlines in a distributed workflow.

What is a remote look development artist?

A Remote Look Development Artist is a digital artist who specializes in creating the visual style and appearance of 3D assets, such as characters, props, and environments, for films, games, or commercials while working from a remote location. This role involves developing the textures, materials, and shaders that define how surfaces look under various lighting conditions. Look Development Artists collaborate closely with modeling, lighting, and rendering teams to ensure assets meet the creative vision and technical requirements of the project. Working remotely, they use specialized software to refine the look and feel of digital content, often communicating and sharing files online.
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Material Artist - Talent Pool (2026 Opportunities)

Liquid Development

Portland, OR • On-site, Remote

$24 - $28/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Liquid Development was founded in 2000 and is the largest outsourcing art studio in North America. We offer a fun and cooperative work atmosphere, where collaboration is encouraged among a diversely talented team to remain on the cutting edge of content creation. Everyday Liquid Development is producing work at the forefront of modern game production and the demands for our services continue to grow. Our team has contributed to AAA titles within the Halo, Mass Effect, Borderlands, and Call of Duty franchises - Liquid Development is the team these titles turn to when they need the best.
Check Us Out On ArtStation:
https://www.artstation.com/liquiddevelopment
We're building our 2026 talent pool for exceptional Material Artists! By applying, you're not applying for a specific role today-instead, you're joining a curated network of creative professionals that we may reach out to as new projects emerge. While this isn't an active opening at the moment, it helps us get to know your style and experience early on. If your skills and experience align with upcoming opportunities, we'll contact you to explore a potential collaboration. Join us now to stay on our radar for exciting future work.
We are looking for a 3D Material Artists with a strong artistic eye and a passion for crafting high quality, game-ready materials. You will join an experienced team on a long-term project, working closely with Environment Art, Concept Art, and Engineering to develop materials that are visually compelling and faithful to the project's artistic direction.
Some of the cool stuff you'll be doing:
  • Create and maintain a wide range of PBR materials and surface treatments that support and elevate the project's visual direction
  • Build and manage Substance Designer graphs for both tileable materials, trims, and surface detail
  • Collaborate with Environment Artists to ensure materials are integrated consistently and effectively across in-game environments
  • Contribute to the development and documentation of material workflows, standards, and libraries
  • Track and address material-related bugs during production and post production

Requirements
What you'll bring to the table:
  • A strong portfolio with recent workdemonstrating an artistic approach to material and surface creation across a variety of styles and real-world surface types (**must submit to be considered**)
  • 3+ years of experience in video game production with at least one shipped title
  • Strong grasp of composition, color theory, and the physical properties of real-world surfaces.
  • Proficiency in Substance Designer and Substance Painter
  • Solid understanding of PBR workflows and material creation pipelines
  • Technical proficiency in game art workflows including UV layout, texel density, and texture optimization
  • Strong proactive collaboration and communication skills

This is a fully remote ongoing contract only position. At this time, this position is not available to California residents.
Due to the high volume of applications, we kindly ask you to not reach out to the Liquid Development team. Once you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email that the hiring team will be reviewing your application. You will hear directly from our Talent Acquisition team once we have an update for you regarding your application status.
Benefits
What's in it for you?
If working on some of the biggest and best titles with some of the coolest people within the games industry isn't enough, we also offer:
  • Work alongside dynamic individuals in the gaming industry
  • Work within a company with upward career growth opportunities
  • Work Fully Remote
  • Full Time Employment Benefits for applicants located in US only include:
    • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
    • Voluntary Long-term / Short-term Disability
    • 401K w/ company match
  • Salary RANGE: $50K - $70K per year ($24/hr to $28/hr)

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
Please be advised that Keywords Studios does not consider unsolicited resumes, or any form of contact initiated by unauthorized third parties, including recruitment or placement agencies, unless a pre-existing, valid agreement is in place. Any fees incurred by unauthorized third parties will not be compensated by Keywords Studios.
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Keywords Studios is committed to fair and ethical hiring practices. We expect candidates to conduct themselves with honesty and to participate in all applications and interviews independently, presenting their own knowledge and experience. Candidates should refrain from using AI assistance or third-party tools or services that could influence, capture, or otherwise interfere with the authenticity of the assessment process.
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Role Information: EN
Studio: Liquid Development
Location: Americas, United States, Oregon
Area of Work: Art Services
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time, Contractor
Working Pattern: Remote

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