ZipRecruiter

Log In

2

Remote Unity Technical Artist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

NxT Level

Technical Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$130K - $156K/yr

Remote - US and Canada only thatgamecompany designs and develops artistically crafted, broadly ... Unity, Unreal, Proprietary Engine) * Portfolio demonstrating the technical artistic ability, with a ...

Bellota Labs

Senior Technical Artist

Redwood City, CA · Remote

$170K - $225K/yr

As a Technical Artist, you'll collaborate closely with designers, 3D artists, and frontend ... Build and maintain Unity editor tools, import scripts, or asset validation pipelines to streamline ...

Bellota Labs

Senior Technical Artist

Redwood City, CA · On-site +1

$170K - $225K/yr

As a Technical Artist, you'll collaborate closely with designers, 3D artists, and frontend ... Build and maintain Unity editor tools, import scripts, or asset validation pipelines to streamline ...

Bellota Labs

Senior Technical Artist

$130K - $155K/yr

They are seeking a Senior Technical Artist to bridge the gap between artistic vision and technical ... Build and maintain Unity editor tools, import scripts, or asset validation pipelines to streamline ...

Netflix

Principal Technical Artist, Games R&D - Tech Lab

$130K - $155K/yr

Fluency with profiling and debugging tools (e.g., RenderDoc, PIX, Nsight, Xcode/Instruments, Unity ... LG/LA/Remote Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not ...

Netflix

Principal Technical Artist, Games R&D - Tech Lab

$130K - $155K/yr

Fluency with profiling and debugging tools (e.g., RenderDoc, PIX, Nsight, Xcode/Instruments, Unity ... LG/LA/Remote Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not ...

Netflix

Principal Technical Artist, Games R&D - Tech Lab

OR · On-site +1

$126K - $151K/yr

... Unity Profiler, Unreal Insights) and the ability to read GPU captures and frame timings to drive ... Remote Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have ...

Apex Informatics

Technical Artist III

$130K - $155K/yr

Remote Job Title: GenAI Artist Skills Experience prompt engineering visual and multimodal content ... technical chops that can be flexible against various guidelines, mindful of production details, and ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$125K - $149K/yr

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to ... Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ...

Prisms VR

3D Artist (Remote)

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$110K - $140K/yr

Scene Layout and Lighting in Unity; * Creating Particle Effects; * Asset optimization for Mobile ... Solid understanding of the technical limitations of real-time game engines and mobile VR platforms.

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsUnity Technical Artist JobsRemote Unity Technical Artist Jobs

Remote Unity Technical Artist information

See salary details

$95.5K

$138.7K

$153.5K

How much do remote unity technical artist jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote unity technical artist in the United States is $138,713.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $152,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Unity Technical Artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Unity Technical Artist, you need strong proficiency in Unity, 3D art creation, shader development, and a good understanding of game engines and real-time rendering, often backed by a degree in computer graphics or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, and scripting languages such as C# is usually required, along with a portfolio demonstrating your technical artistry. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills help you bridge the gap between artists and programmers in a remote environment. These skills ensure efficient asset integration, visually compelling results, and smooth production workflows critical to game and interactive project success.

How does a Remote Unity Technical Artist typically collaborate with developers and designers across different time zones?

As a Remote Unity Technical Artist, you’ll regularly coordinate with developers, designers, and other artists through digital communication tools such as Slack, Zoom, and project management platforms. Effective collaboration often involves clear documentation, asynchronous feedback, and regular check-ins to ensure everyone stays aligned despite time zone differences. You may need to adjust your working hours occasionally for key meetings or deadlines, but most teams are flexible and value proactive communication to overcome these challenges. Building strong relationships and maintaining transparency helps ensure smooth workflows and high-quality results.

What does a Remote Unity Technical Artist do?

A Remote Unity Technical Artist bridges the gap between art and programming in game development, focusing on optimizing and implementing visual assets within the Unity engine. They collaborate with artists and developers to create visually appealing, technically efficient content, often developing shaders, optimizing assets, and troubleshooting performance issues. Working remotely, they use digital communication tools to coordinate with teams and ensure that art assets function correctly in the final product. Their expertise helps achieve high-quality visuals while maintaining smooth performance across multiple platforms.
More about Remote Unity Technical Artist jobs
What cities are hiring for Remote Unity Technical Artist jobs? Cities with the most Remote Unity Technical Artist job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Unity Technical Artist jobs? The most popular types of Unity Technical Artist jobs are:
What states have the most Remote Unity Technical Artist jobs? States with the most job openings for Remote Unity Technical Artist jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Remote Unity Technical Artist jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Remote Unity Technical Artist jobs are:
Remote Unity Technical Artist jobs near you
Infographic showing various Remote Unity Technical Artist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 49% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $138,713 per year, or $66.7 per hour.
Technical Artist

Technical Artist

NxT Level

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$130K - $156K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Remote – US and Canada only

thatgamecompany designs and develops artistically crafted, broadly accessible video games that push the boundaries of interactive entertainment. We respect our players and want to contribute meaningful, enriching experiences that touch and inspire them.

We seek talent that values integrity and personal growth within an environment of intense collaboration and experimentation.

Our mission - create timeless entertainment that makes positive change to the human psyche worldwide. If you’ve been wanting to have a positive impact on people's lives and the creative challenges associated with doing something different and unique, then come help us shine brighter together.

Major Responsibilities

  • Work with engineering and art teams to develop custom shaders from scratch
  • Work across several art disciplines including shading, environment art, character art, animation and general art to support as the need arises.
  • Profile and optimize shaders and VFX for optimal performance across a wide range of target platforms.
  • Lead efforts in building foundational systems for art to establish scenes, animation, rigging, FX, and material tests.
  • Coordinate with art, technical, and studio leads to help build and maintain a high-performance art pipeline from creation to final package delivery.
  • Contribute to the unique product artistic vision holding high standards for aesthetics and technical art implementation.
  • Optimizing art content for performance.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Profile and optimize shaders and VFX for optimal performance across a wide range of target platforms.
  • Working in our proprietary engine, help to establish our material and vfx pipelines.
  • Document workflows and best practices for materials and vfx

Must-Haves

  • A good understanding of shaders (HLSL and/or GLSL) and ideally able to handle supporting c++ code for those prototypes or tools if required
  • Solid experience working with shader, materials and vfx in an industry standard or proprietary game engine
  • Experience implementing visual effects in an industry standard or proprietary Game Engine from concept to completion
  • Solid experience profiling and optimizing shaders and vfx on multiple platforms
  • 3-5 or more years experience as a Technical Artist
  • Must have 3 or more years experience with Maya and modern 3D art pipelines
  • Proven experience building tools for modern art pipeline with a solid understanding of game engine scripting (ex. Unity, Unreal, Proprietary Engine)
  • Portfolio demonstrating the technical artistic ability, with a focus on custom shaders and vfx
  • Self-motivated and diligent, with established habits for tracking one’s own tasks and seeking out answers when needed

Nice to Haves

  • Writing c++ code would be a plus
  • Knowing Mel, Python, Lua, C++, is a plus
  • Understanding of animation pipelines, including character and environment systems
  • Strong communication skills and a positive and professional attitude
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in Computer Science, 3D graphics, or related field
  • Experience working with offsite art and programming teams

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 (CCA)
  • Discount portal for everyday goods and services
  • Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together
  • Support for personal professional development

Apply