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Evil Eye Pictures

Senior Unreal Animator

Sunnyvale, CA · Remote

$40 - $65/hr

Evil Eye was founded by artists to work on high-profile, special projects while maintaining an ... This is a remote position supporting our Virtual Studio. * Contract Duration: 6/15-7/24 with hold ...

Evil Eye Pictures

Senior Unreal Animator

San Jose, CA · Remote

$40 - $65/hr

Evil Eye was founded by artists to work on high-profile, special projects while maintaining an ... This is a remote position supporting our Virtual Studio. * Contract Duration: 6/15-7/24 with hold ...

High Voltage Software

Unreal Programmer

$70K - $100K/yr

... collaborating with artists, designers and other programmers on our team. If you have a keen ... Remote Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We ...

2K

Senior VFX Artist

Frisco, TX · Remote

Build elegant materials in Unreal Engine 5 for particle systems and world geometry. * Create memory ... Remote Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal ...

Snail Games USA

Senior VFX Artist - Art Center

CA · On-site +1

$115K - $155K/yr

... Unreal Engine projects. This role operates within the Art Center as the VFX domain authority ... Remote - Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maine ...

Higharc

3D Prop Artist

Expert knowledge utilizing Unreal Engine Editor * Professional experience utilizing Maya, Zbrush ... remote first since our founding in 2018. We offer flexible hours so you can do your best work ...

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Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine Editor and Engine (including Blueprint authoring) * Professional ... A passion for solving visual and technical challenges Working at Higharc Higharc has been remote ...

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As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote unreal artist in the United States is $30.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $37.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Remote Unreal Artist, you need expertise in 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation, with a strong portfolio demonstrating artistic and technical proficiency, often supported by a degree in art, design, or a related field. Proficiency in Unreal Engine, as well as software like Maya, Blender, or Substance Painter, is essential, and certifications in Unreal Engine can be advantageous. Strong communication, self-motivation, and time management are vital soft skills for remote collaboration and meeting project deadlines. These skills ensure the creation of high-quality, visually compelling assets while maintaining productivity and effective teamwork in a remote environment.

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As a Remote Unreal Artist, you’ll work closely with developers, designers, and animators through digital collaboration tools such as Slack, Zoom, and project management platforms like Jira or Trello. Regular video meetings and screen-sharing sessions are common for discussing project requirements, reviewing assets, and providing feedback. Clear communication and proactive sharing of progress are essential since the team may be spread across multiple time zones. You’ll often use version control systems (like Perforce) to keep assets organized and ensure everyone is working with the latest files. This collaborative environment encourages creative input while maintaining a structured workflow.

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A Remote Unreal Artist is a digital artist who specializes in creating 3D environments, assets, and visual effects using Unreal Engine, often working from a location outside of a traditional office setting. They collaborate with game developers, filmmakers, or architectural visualization teams to bring interactive and immersive experiences to life. Their tasks typically include modeling, texturing, lighting, and sometimes scripting within Unreal Engine. Remote Unreal Artists leverage online communication and project management tools to stay connected with their teams and deliver high-quality visual content.

What is the difference between Remote Unreal Artist vs Remote 3D Environment Artist?

AspectRemote Unreal ArtistRemote 3D Environment Artist
Required SkillsUnreal Engine proficiency, 3D modeling, texturing, lighting3D modeling, texturing, environment design, Unreal Engine knowledge
Work EnvironmentGame development, virtual production, real-time renderingGame environments, virtual worlds, cinematic backgrounds
Industry UsageVideo games, VR/AR, film, virtual productionVideo games, film, architectural visualization

Remote Unreal Artists focus on creating assets and environments specifically within Unreal Engine for interactive media, while Remote 3D Environment Artists design detailed environments for various media, often using Unreal but also other tools. Both roles require strong 3D skills and industry experience, but their primary focus and application differ slightly.

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Senior Unreal Animator

Senior Unreal Animator

Evil Eye Pictures

Sunnyvale, CA • Remote

$40 - $65/hr

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Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Founded in 2004, Evil Eye Pictures is a collaborative virtual studio bringing together some of the best content creators, innovators and engineers from around the globe. The team is focused on creating immersive, compelling visuals and experiences for the evolving world of real-time, multi-platform entertainment.


Evil Eye was founded by artists to work on high-profile, special projects while maintaining an emphasis on people and a positive, fun work culture.


Senior Unreal Animator (Contract)


Evil Eye Pictures is looking for an accomplished CG Character Animator. The ideal candidate will have minimum 5 years of professional experience in film, television and/or games, and a thorough understanding of the CG animation pipeline. A level of technical knowledge combined with strong creative and visual instincts is critical.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Create final animation for cinematic sequences using both motion capture data and hand-keyed techniques in Unreal
  • Assemble, clean and augment motion capture for bipedal motion
  • Ownership of hero shots through animation blocking, refinement and polish stages


Requirements:


  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Animation, Games or Visual Effects
  • Experience keyframing character animation and working with motion capture data
  • Ability to collaborate and take direction from creative leads and the narrative team
  • Ability to work independently, problem solve on the fly, and collaborate efficiently across disciplines in a small, fast moving team
  • Experience with Unreal Engine, Unreal Control Rig and Sequencer


Good to have:


  • Proficiency with Maya
  • Experience using source control such as Perforce or Github
  • Experience rigging
  • Helping develop cinematic pipelines and tools.
  • Python or similar coding skills


Additional Information


  • Portfolio: Please include a link to a reel of your work when applying for this position.
  • Location: This is a remote position supporting our Virtual Studio.
  • Contract Duration: 6/15-7/24 with hold to 8/7


For more information about Evil Eye check out: https://www.evileyepictures.com



CA Pay Transparency Information:

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Evil Eye's benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).


Pay Range: $40 -$65 / hour

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