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Spellbrush

3D Game Programmer (Unity)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

We're looking for a strong Unity engineer who loves 3D story-driven games. You'll join our lead ... As an early member of this team, you will have significant artistic and research freedom to shape ...

Turtle Rock Studios

Lead VFX Artist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$135K - $165K/yr

Work with the Art Directors and art teams to ensure artistic unity across the game * Create real-time visual effects to enhance environments, characters, and combat * Work with designers, engineers ...

Jam City

Level Design Artist

San Francisco, CA

$90K - $110K/yr

You are equally an artist and a designer, with the ability to touch every aspect of the level ... Complete mastery of Unity Engine * Must have worked on at least one 3D game from conception to ...

Jam City

Level Design Artist

San Francisco, CA

$90K - $110K/yr

You are equally an artist and a designer, with the ability to touch every aspect of the level ... Complete mastery of Unity Engine * Must have worked on at least one 3D game from conception to ...

Jam City

Level Design Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

You are equally an artist and a designer, with the ability to touch every aspect of the level ... Complete mastery of Unity Engine * Must have worked on at least one 3D game from conception to ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for unity artist in California is $121,524.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $168,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Unity Artist is responsible for creating and implementing visual assets in Unity, a popular game development engine. They work on 2D and 3D art, animations, shaders, lighting, and visual effects to enhance the overall look and feel of a project. Unity Artists collaborate with designers and developers to ensure artistic consistency and performance optimization. Their role is essential in bringing immersive and visually appealing experiences to life in games, simulations, and interactive applications.

What does a Unity artist do?

Unity Artists are responsible for creating and integrating visual assets such as characters, environments, textures, and effects within the Unity engine. On a typical day, you might collaborate with designers and developers to ensure visual consistency, optimize assets for performance, and troubleshoot visual issues. You may also prototype new visual features, review builds, and provide feedback to the team. The role balances hands-on art creation with technical problem-solving, making it both creative and collaborative. Staying organized and responsive to team feedback is important for keeping projects on schedule and maintaining high production standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Unity artist?

To thrive as a Unity Artist, you need strong skills in 2D/3D art creation, animation, and a solid grasp of Unity's engine, often supported by a degree in art, design, or related fields. Familiarity with software like Photoshop, Blender, Maya, and Unity's visual scripting tools is expected, and certifications in Unity can give candidates an edge. Creativity, attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams are crucial soft skills. These abilities ensure high-quality visual output, efficient workflow integration, and effective contribution to interactive projects.

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Infographic showing various Unity Artist job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,524 per year, or $58.4 per hour.

Software Engineer / Unity Game Developer Level 2

El Segundo, CA • On-site

Indotronix International Corporation
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 5K employees
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$100 - $131/hr

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Job description

Indotronix is seeking an :Software Engineer / Unity Game Developer Level 2
Location :El Segundo California    
Work Schedule: 9x80 A
Security Clearance Required?: No
Bachelor's in Game Development or Computer Science

Job Description

We are seeking a Unity Developer to design, develop, and maintain interactive 2D and 3D games, simulations, and visualization applications using the Unity game engine. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create engaging user experiences, optimize application performance, and support the full software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance 2D and 3D games and simulations using Unity.

  • Collaborate with artists, designers, developers, and customers to implement game assets, features, and mechanics.

  • Design and implement gameplay systems, interactions, and user experiences.

  • Optimize application performance across multiple platforms including PC, mobile, and console environments.

  • Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and performance issues.

  • Test and validate game mechanics, functionality, and system integrations.

  • Participate in software design, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Maintain source code and project assets using configuration management tools.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Game Development, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

  • Proven experience developing games or simulations using the Unity game engine.

  • Strong proficiency in C# programming for Unity development.

  • Experience with 2D and 3D game development.

  • Understanding of Unity physics, rendering, animation, and AI systems.

  • Experience optimizing applications for performance across multiple platforms.

  • Knowledge of game design principles and gameplay mechanics.

  • Familiarity with asset creation and integration pipelines.

  • Experience using version control systems such as Git.

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with DiSTI VE Studio.

  • Experience with Python and/or C++.

  • Experience with NVIDIA Omniverse.

  • Familiarity with Autodesk 3ds Max, Houdini, Blender, Unity Asset Transformer (Pixyz), or similar tools.

  • Experience with CAD tools such as Dassault CATIA V5 or Siemens NX.

  • Experience developing simulation, visualization, or training applications.

  • Passion for gaming, simulation, and immersive technology development.

Education / Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Game Development, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with relevant professional experience in Unity application, game, or simulation development.
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In 1986, Indotronix established itself in the staffing space. 22 years later, Avani entered the scene, offering consulting and technology development. Finally, in 2016, the two joined forces to begin delivering talent across all areas, from Staffing to Consulting to unique platform development.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Rochester, NY, US

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