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KONAMI GAMING INC

Technical Artist III

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$116K - $139K/yr

Blending artistic and technical abilities, this role bridges the Art and Software teams, enabling ... Produces particles, shaders, and other VFX for Unity applications. * Identifies and applies new ...

NxT Level

Technical Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

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 ...

Netflix

Principal Technical Artist, Games R&D - Tech Lab

$130K - $155K/yr

The R&D Team Games Principal Technical Artist will be on a small, senior-leaning team of multi ... Fluency with profiling and debugging tools (e.g., RenderDoc, PIX, Nsight, Xcode/Instruments, Unity ...

Netflix

Principal Technical Artist, Games R&D - Tech Lab

$130K - $155K/yr

The R&D Team Games Principal Technical Artist will be on a small, senior-leaning team of multi ... Fluency with profiling and debugging tools (e.g., RenderDoc, PIX, Nsight, Xcode/Instruments, Unity ...

Netflix

Principal Technical Artist, Games R&D - Tech Lab

OR · On-site +1

$126K - $151K/yr

The R&D Team Games Principal Technical Artist will be on a small, senior-leaning team of multi ... Unity Profiler, Unreal Insights) and the ability to read GPU captures and frame timings to drive ...

Crossroads Church

Technical Artist

Cincinnati, OH

$121K - $145K/yr

Job Summary This role works under the direction of the Lead Technical Artist and in close ... Unity * Stage Precision * Cinema 4D * Maya * Vectorworks * Adobe Creative Suite Physical ...

Crossroads Church

Technical Artist

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$121K - $145K/yr

Job Summary This role works under the direction of the Lead Technical Artist and in close ... Unity * Stage Precision * Cinema 4D * Maya * Vectorworks * Adobe Creative Suite Physical ...

Epic Games

Senior Technical Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

What You'll Do Epic is looking for a Technical Artist with a strong focus on material creation to join the Fortnite team. In this role, you'll be responsible for building visually rich, performant ...

Parallel Domain

Principal Technical Artist

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$144K - $173K/yr

We're hiring a Principal Technical Artist to bring the next generation of these workflows into ... This is a senior individual contributor role: you'll work alongside our rendering, simulation, and ...

Parallel Domain

Principal Technical Artist

Seattle, WA · Remote

$130K - $155K/yr

We're hiring a Principal Technical Artist to bring the next generation of these workflows into ... This is a senior individual contributor role: you'll work alongside our rendering, simulation, and ...

Cie

Senior Unity Developer

Irvine, CA

$135K - $150K/yr

Unity: * Proficient in Unity UI implementation with a strong understanding of how to construct a ... Excellent problem-solving skills; able to diagnose complex technical issues. * Comfortable ...

Cie

Senior Unity Developer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$135K - $150K/yr

Unity: * Proficient in Unity UI implementation with a strong understanding of how to construct a ... Excellent problem-solving skills; able to diagnose complex technical issues. * Comfortable ...

Parallel Domain

Principal Technical Artist

Seattle, WA · On-site

$144K - $173K/yr

We're hiring a Principal Technical Artist to bring the next generation of these workflows into ... This is a senior individual contributor role: you'll work alongside our rendering, simulation, and ...

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

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior 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 is the difference between Senior Unity Technical Artist vs Unity Technical Artist?

AspectSenior Unity Technical ArtistUnity Technical Artist
CredentialsTypically requires 5+ years experience, advanced Unity certifications, and a strong portfolioUsually 2-4 years experience, relevant Unity certifications, and portfolio
Work EnvironmentLeads technical art tasks, mentors junior staff, and collaborates on complex projectsSupports art teams, implements shaders, and optimizes assets within Unity
Industry UsageCommon in AAA and large-scale game studios, often in senior or lead rolesFound across indie, mobile, and mid-sized studios as a technical specialist

The main difference is experience level and responsibility. Senior Unity Technical Artists lead technical art efforts and mentor others, while Unity Technical Artists focus on supporting art teams with technical solutions. Both roles require strong Unity skills, but the senior position involves more leadership and complex project involvement.

What is a Senior Unity Technical Artist?

A Senior Unity Technical Artist is a specialized professional who bridges the gap between artists and programmers in game development, primarily using the Unity engine. They create, optimize, and implement visual assets and effects while ensuring that the final product is both visually appealing and runs efficiently on target platforms. Their responsibilities often include developing shaders, optimizing art pipelines, troubleshooting performance issues, and mentoring junior team members. Senior Unity Technical Artists play a critical role in maintaining high visual standards without compromising performance.

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

To thrive as a Senior Unity Technical Artist, you need advanced expertise in 3D modeling, shading, texturing, and a deep understanding of Unity’s rendering pipeline, often supported by a degree in art, computer graphics, or a related field. Proficiency with Unity, scripting languages (such as C#), and tools like Maya, Blender, or Substance Painter is typically required. Strong problem-solving ability, collaboration, and effective communication are essential soft skills that help bridge creative and technical teams. These skills ensure visually impressive, technically optimized assets that enhance gameplay and performance across projects.

How does a Senior Unity Technical Artist typically collaborate with other team members during game development?

As a Senior Unity Technical Artist, collaboration is central to daily work. You'll frequently bridge the gap between artists and programmers, ensuring that visual assets are optimized and integrated smoothly within the Unity engine. This involves working closely with designers to understand creative goals, assisting engineers with shader development or performance issues, and guiding junior artists on best practices for asset creation. Regular communication and problem-solving are key, as you help translate artistic vision into technically feasible solutions that meet performance standards.
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Senior Technical Artist (Animation, Unity, VFX)

Senior Technical Artist (Animation, Unity, VFX)

MobilityWare

Irvine, CA • On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

This is a rare opportunity.
An impactful position at a profitable, stable, self-funded studio with one of the best no-crunch cultures in our industry.
And you? You're an architect of joy. A tech artist who wears many hats.
Particle systems, prefabs, shaders. You build interfaces. Shape visual effects. Make Unity sing. You use timing, movement, and energetic animations to bring excitement to players.
You construct juicy, delightful experiences.
You're organized and creative. A master collaborator who derives joy from helping your peers in art, design, and engineering. You're excited by the idea of iterating quickly on a portfolio of 30+ games.
If that resonates, then we need your help bringing joy to others, one game at a time.
Responsibilities:
  • Be an amazing tech artist, bridging the gap between art and engineering, creating tools to streamline the pipeline, and optimizing visual assets.
  • Bring art mockups to life inside Unity, including all aspects: particle systems, shaders, VFX, prefab/UI creation, and building amazing animations.
  • Work with timeliness, quality, and adaptability
  • Collaborate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Communicate timelines, own tasks, and contribute to successful sprints
  • Embrace using AI to achieve "more, better, faster"
  • Relate to our motto: "Slow Down to Speed Up"

Qualifications for Position:
  • B.S. in a relevant field (or equivalent studio experience)
  • 5+ years of professional game dev (mobile experience is not required)
  • Expertise in the Unity editor
  • Proficiency withstandard art tools (exPhotoshop, Illustrator, Figma, ...)
  • A growth mindset that embraces continuous learning
  • Passion for evergreen games that reach tens of millions

A Little Bit About Us:
Most studios would be grateful to have even one game in Apple Arcade's top twenty. We have four, making us one of the top mobile studios in the world. With our headquarters in the heart of Orange County and a growing studio in Utah, we're dedicated to our mission of bringing joy to others one game at a time. Ever since our flagship title Solitaire hit the Apple App Store on the day it opened in 2008, MobilityWare has been entertaining gamers around the world. With a product portfolio that includes beloved hits such as FreeCell, Spider, Spades, Hearts, Mahjong, Yatzy, Splash Sort, and Bubble Shooter Pop, our games have been downloaded over 600 MILLION times.
MobilityWare was recently named one of Built in LA's Best Places to Work for the fifth year in a row and we've been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Orange County five times by the Orange County Business Journal and OC Register. While we're proud to be the company behind some of mobile gaming's most popular titles, our most important achievement is creating a work environment that encourages the professional growth and engagement of all our team members.
Do we have your attention yet? Here are just some of the perks of working with us:
  • We offer medical (100% paid option), dental (100% paid), vision (100% paid), unlimited PTO/Vacation, life insurance (100% paid), and a 401K with competitive contribution.
  • Annual, all-inclusive company trip for you and a guest. Previous destinations includeHawaii, a Mexican Riviera Cruise, Las Vegas and Los Cabos!
  • In the office we offer things like free lunch, free snacks, and free drinks.
  • Casual workplace that includes a relaxed dress code, plus a newly remodeled office in the heart of Irvine.
  • Annual Game Jam to show off your creative chops!

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation for this role. The range listed is just one component of MobilityWare' s total compensation package for employees, which may include short- and long-term incentives and program-specific awards. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, or market demands. This range is based on a full-time position. This range may be modified in the future. The annual base salary pay range for this role is $120,000- $150,000.

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