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Epic Games

Senior Technical Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Generate textures and bake data using tools such as Substance Designer, Substance Painter, and Houdini * Develop reusable material frameworks and workflows that enable tech artists and artists of ...

Marshall University

Painter

Huntington, WV · On-site

$33K - $38K/yr

... substances and materials common to the painting trade. Certifications: * Valid driver's license. * High school diploma or GED General Duties: * Performs skilled painting work in the preparation ...

Marshall University

Painter

Huntington, WV · On-site

$33K - $38K/yr

... substances and materials common to the painting trade. Certifications: * Valid driver's license. * High school diploma or GED General Duties: * Performs skilled painting work in the preparation ...

Tarrant County College District

Painter

Fort Worth, TX

$41K/mo

... substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors Applies primers, sealers, stains, and varnishes to the correct surfaces Applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to simulate ...

Tarrant County College District

Painter

Fort Worth, TX

$41K/mo

... substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors Applies primers, sealers, stains, and varnishes to the correct surfaces Applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to simulate ...

Tarrant County College District

Painter

Fort Worth, TX

$41K/mo

... substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors Applies primers, sealers, stains, and varnishes to the correct surfaces Applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to simulate ...

Valiant Integrated Services

Painter

Fayetteville, NC · On-site

$16.75 - $23/hr

Selects premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors. * Removes, fixtures such as pictures and ...

Luhr Crosby

Industrial Painter

Columbia, IL · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Luhr Crosby, LLC is hiring an Industrial Painter! Position Summary The Industrial Painter is ... A positive test result for any prohibited substance, including marijuana, may result in the ...

Morbark LLC

Painter

Winn, MI · On-site

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays, or prepare them by mixing substances according to formulas, using automated paint mixing equipment * Make sure all equipment is cleaned and properly ...

Boyne Resorts

Painter

Petoskey, MI · On-site

$18 - $24.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Selects premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors. * Removes fixtures such as pictures and ...

Alamo Group

Painter

Winn, MI · On-site

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays, or prepare them by mixing substances according to formulas, using automated paint mixing equipment * Make sure all equipment is cleaned and properly ...

AnMed

Maintenance Painter

Anderson, SC · On-site

$16 - $21.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... substances and materials common to the painting trade. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Meets regularly with supervisor to provide updated information on jobs in progress, scheduled work, & backlog. Ensure that ...

J&B Industrial Services

Coater/Painter

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

Individual will use various painting techniques that will include but are not limited to powder ... A positive test result for controlled substances will render an applicant disqualified for ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for substance painter in the United States is $21.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Substance Painter?

A Substance Painter job involves using Adobe Substance 3D Painter to create high-quality textures and materials for 3D models in industries like gaming, film, and product design. Artists in this role apply realistic surface details, such as wear, dirt, and metallic effects, to enhance the visual appeal of digital assets. They work closely with 3D modelers and designers to ensure textures align with the creative vision and technical requirements.

What does a Substance Painter do?

As a Substance Painter, your daily tasks usually include creating and refining textures and materials for 3D models, collaborating closely with modelers, animators, and technical artists to ensure seamless asset integration. You will frequently review assets in game engines or rendering software to make adjustments that optimize visual quality and performance. Expect to work with feedback from art directors and team leads, participate in regular meetings, and manage your workflow to meet production deadlines. This dynamic, collaborative environment allows you to contribute creatively while ensuring assets fit the project's artistic and technical requirements.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a Substance Painter?

To thrive as a Substance Painter, you need strong artistic abilities, a solid understanding of texturing and material creation concepts, and experience in 3D modeling environments. Proficiency in Adobe Substance 3D Painter, as well as familiarity with industry-standard tools like Autodesk Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max, is commonly required. Attention to detail, creativity, and effective communication are valuable soft skills that help achieve high-quality outputs and collaborate with team members. These skills and qualities are essential for producing realistic, optimized textures for games, film, or product visualization projects while aligning with project requirements.

What can a substance painter do?

A Substance Painter artist creates detailed textures and materials for 3D models using specialized software. They apply color, roughness, and other surface properties to enhance visual realism, often working closely with 3D modeling and rendering tools in a digital environment.
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Infographic showing various Substance Painter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 2% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,394 per year, or $21.8 per hour.

Designer, 3D Texture/Surfacing

Spencer's and Spirit Halloween

Egg Harbor Township, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Spencer's rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 204 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

74th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description

We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s Scary!”

At Spencer’s and Spirit, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.

One Team / One Goal

We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it’s developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Flexible work environment
  • Career advancement
  • Competitive base salary
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
  • 401k with a company match
  • 30% merchandise discount

The Designer, 3D Texture/Surfacing with the costume design team to create PBR textures and materials for garment printing and fabrication utilizing 3D surfacing workflows; work to bridge 3D + 2D design into the real world of costumes.

  • Work alongside the costume design team to produce high-quality PBR (physically based rendering) textures and materials for garment printing specific to costumes
  • Leverage Substance Painter / Designer and emerging AI workflows
  • Manage and review outsourced assets
  • Collaborate across multiple teams and projects, adhering to the needs of the business and deadlines

  • Experienced 3D Texture/Lookdev artist
  • Strong PBR (physically based rendering) fundamentals experience
  • Hands-on experience using Substance Painter or Mari
  • Working knowledge of a 3D software like ZBrush and CLO/ Marvelous Designer
  • Clear understanding of color space, shading, lighting, rendering, and texture baking methods
  • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to coordinate multiple projects seamlessly
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
  • Self-starter; comfortable leading the charge with projects and deadlines
  • 3D character art experience is a plus
  • Experience in games, toys, fashion, or other product development is a plus
  • Required software experience: Zbrush, Substance Painter/Mari, Clo3D/ Marvelous Designer, Illustrator, Photoshop
  • Blender, Maya, Mesh Mixer preferred

The pay range reflects the potential base salary range for this role. Individual base pay is determined by various factors such as relevant experience and skills, and the scope and responsibilities of the position.


$75,000 - $85,000

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