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How much do technical environment artist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical environment 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 Technical Environment Artist vs Environment Artist?

AspectTechnical Environment ArtistEnvironment Artist
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in art, computer graphics, or related field; knowledge of scripting and technical toolsUsually holds a degree in art, illustration, or related discipline; less emphasis on technical skills
Work EnvironmentWorks closely with programmers, technical artists, and designers within game or film studiosFocuses on creating visual environments, often collaborating with concept artists and level designers
Industry UsageCommonly employed in game development, film, and VR projects requiring technical integrationPrimarily found in game development and animation studios focusing on artistic environment creation

The Technical Environment Artist combines artistic skills with technical knowledge to create optimized, functional environments, whereas the Environment Artist primarily focuses on designing visually appealing environments. Both roles are essential in game and film industries but differ mainly in technical expertise and scope of work.

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Infographic showing various Technical Environment Artist job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $138,713 per year, or $66.7 per hour.
Environment Artist [Contract] (Retro Studios)

Environment Artist [Contract] (Retro Studios)

Nintendo of America Inc

Austin, TX • On-site

Contractor

Medical, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Nintendo rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

93rd of 186 rated software companies

Job description

THIS IS ANONSITECONTRACT POSITION- Austin, TX Position includes: Paid weekly Health care benefits available Paid time-off provided Paid holidays observed Access to Nintendo discounts RETRO STUDIOS: Founded in 1998, Retro Studios is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd., and a powerhouse in game development. Workinghand-in-handwith Nintendo, we craft award-winning titles for the company'scutting-edgeplatforms, blending innovation, artistry, and gameplay excellence. Our home base is Austin, Texas, a vibrant city known for its creative energy, live music, stunning natural scenery, and forward-thinking culture. With year-round sunshine and endless options for outdoor adventures, Austin offers the perfect backdrop for world-class developers to stay inspired, balanced, and at the top of their game. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Create compelling environments, props, models and textures in engine for Switch 2. Modeling and texturing high fidelity assets utilizing Zbrush, Maya, Substance Suite and various other tools. Utilizing kits for environment creation and planning out kit needs. Constructing organic and hard surface environments in proprietary software that meets quality standards. Create compelling environments with an emphasis on environmental storytelling. Standard world building/set dressing of environments. Work closely with art direction and leads to capture desired goals of look and play space. Work within performance constraints. Strong technical ability to manage assets to fit poly counts, draw call limits, texture memory, gameplay space. Takes ownership of environmental assets and scene layout while encouraging collaboration across multiple disciplines to achieve high quality, innovative environment art *This job description outlines primary duties and requirements and is not intended to identify all tasks that may be performed; individuals occupying the position may be required to perform other duties. The company may modify job duties from time to time, either in practice or in writing. SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS Portfolio that demonstrates strong environment art executed in game. Comfortable receiving and giving constructive criticism and making artistic adjustments. Understanding of scale, proportion, attention to detail and composition is a must. Ability to texture and execute in game assets is a must. Proficiency in organic and hard surface modeling. At least 4 years' experience working as an environment artist in game development. AAA game development experience. Driven to learn and develop new methods and techniques for creating game art. Advanced knowledge of Maya, Substance Suite, Zbrush and PBR pipeline. Thrives working in a collaborative development environment. SPECIAL NOTE - This role requires a strong portfolio that focuses on environmental creation. We will accept intermediate to senior applicants. Retro Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other.
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