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INSPYR Solutions

VFX Artist III

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$69.26 - $85.41/hr

VFX Artist III Location: Los Angeles, CA (hybrid schedule) Duration: 3 to 6+ month contract ... Unity, Unreal, or equivalent game engine VFX tools * Professional experience developing for mobile ...

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Technical Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$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 ...

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 ...

Akima, LLC

Part Time Unity Game Designer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$152K/yr

Daily work will require experience in the Unity game engine and the ability to learn custom ... Collaborate with artists, software engineers, subject matter experts, and other game designers to ...

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 ...

SAIC

3D Environmental Artist

Orlando, FL · On-site

Unreal Engine or Unity * GIS data processing and terrain development * OpenFlight or Common ... Strong artistic eye for detail, scale, lighting, and environmental realism * Ability to rapidly ...

Salon Di Panache and Medi Spa

Lash Artist

Sparta, NJ · On-site

We want Lash Artists who are passionate, great at social media, gives an outstanding client ... We consistently promote and support a strong sense of unity, respect, and passion. There are many ...

Unity Technologies

Vice President, FP&A

New York, NY · On-site

Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects, automotive designers, infrastructure experts, filmmakers, and more, use Unity to bring their imaginations to life across multiple ...

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How much do unity artist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for unity artist in the United States is $123,136.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $170,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Unity artist?

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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VFX Artist III

INSPYR Solutions

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$69.26 - $85.41/hr

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Job description

Title: VFX Artist III
Location: Los Angeles, CA (hybrid schedule)
Duration: 3 to 6+ month contract (expected end 12/2026)
Compensation: $69.26 - $85.41/hour
Summary:
As a Senior Real-Time VFX Artist, you will work closely with animators, artists, and designers to create exceptional action and combat experiences. Leveraging your expertise, you will craft astounding effects that captivate players, enhance immersion, and elevate the overall gameplay experience. Your work will balance artistic excellence with clear visual communication, adding depth and atmosphere while conveying critical gameplay information.
As a VFX Artist III on an unpublished R&D product, you will report to the Animation Lead. You will be responsible for defining VFX pipelines and implementing VFX at high efficiency with little guidance. You will raise or redefine the bar for the project's VFX needs. Working closely with designers, you will refine the feel, impact, and readability of gameplay moments, ensuring both enhanced player experience and gameplay clarity.
Responsibilities:
  • Work alongside Animators, Tech Artists, and Game Designers, to create stylized VFX for action combat
  • Design real-time VFX that look both incredible and provide clarity within a complex combat environment.
  • Be able to quickly concept, prototype, and implement VFX solutions in a fast paced R&D environment.
  • Flex your mastery of 2D and 3D workflows to enhance your in-engine work.
  • Be comfortable thinking creatively and outside the box to propose solutions to difficult gameplay problems as they arise.
  • Playtest and iterate often. Amass a deep understanding of the game's fundamentals in order to focus your work towards improving the player's experience.
  • Foster a healthy working relationship with multiple disciplines, balancing the team's needs alongside Art priorities.
  • Create style guides and frameworks around shape language, contrast, and clarity, and help your team understand those constraints

Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience creating real-time VFX for games.
  • Unity, Unreal, or equivalent game engine VFX tools
  • Professional experience developing for mobile or console platforms
  • An understanding of optimization and best practices workflows for real-time games
  • Strong understanding of visual hierarchy, readability, and prioritization in complex gameplay spaces.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Tools experience: have worked with and guided the creation of tools, pipelines, and game engines.
  • Experience building VFX direction for early-stage projects
  • Experience giving direction and delivering clear, constructive feedback to vendors

When submitting your application, please provide a portfolio of high-quality real-time VFX work, including examples of systematic thinking, stylized effects, technical implementation, and gameplay-focused VFX.
About INSPYR Solutions
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