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Virtual Producer

Unreal Artist/Generalist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$122K - $146K/yr

Create Unreal Engine FX including Environmental FX and particle FX. * Work with Environmental ... Create & or take animation assets into the Unreal game engine. * Collaborate with a ...

Stone Kite

Staff Environment Artist

Seattle, WA · Remote

$150K - $170K/yr

... games * Multiple shipped titles as an environment artist * Strong understanding of full environment production pipelines, from blockout to final implementation * Deep familiarity with Unreal Engine ...

PUBG Seattle

Senior Environment Artist

Bellevue, WA

$143K - $171K/yr

Work with engineers and level designers to ensure seamless asset integration into the game engine ... Recent experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5, including material and pixel shader creation. * Deep ...

PUBG Seattle

Senior Environment Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$143K - $171K/yr

Work with engineers and level designers to ensure seamless asset integration into the game engine ... Recent experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5, including material and pixel shader creation. * Deep ...

Stone Kite

Staff Environment Artist

Seattle, WA · On-site

$150K - $170K/yr

... games * Multiple shipped titles as an environment artist * Strong understanding of full environment production pipelines, from blockout to final implementation * Deep familiarity with Unreal Engine ...

Far Coder

$95K - $120K/yr

Senior Environment Artist - Horror Games Responsibilities: * Design and build highly realistic ... Significant experience with Unreal Engine 5, including level building, material setup, and scene ...

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Mundo Gamer Network

NY · On-site

$119K - $132K/yr

As a Senior/Expert Unreal Engine Game Programmer, you will be responsible for developing and ... Collaborate with designers, artists, and other programmers to ensure seamless integration of ...

Epic Games

Senior Environment Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

Taking basic game designs and concept art, utilizing Unreal Engine, and bringing new points of ... Providing mentorship to other Environment Artists, and making the team around them stronger through ...

Gunfire Games

Temporary Environment Artist

Austin, TX · On-site

$60K - $105K/yr

Gunfire Games is seeking a Temporary Environment Artist to help us create incredible and ... Shipped an AAA game * Unreal Engine 5 experience The above list of job duties is not exclusive or ...

Epic Games

Principal Environment Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment ... Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to ...

Incessantrain

Texturing Artist

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · On-site

... environments. You'll work with industry-standard tools, integrate assets into Unreal Engine, and ... and game environments * Proficiency in Substance 3D Painter, Substance Designer, ZBrush, and ...

Epoch Games

Unreal Engine Technical Artist

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$109K - $130K/yr

Company Description Epoch Games is a volunteer-based, all-online, global game development team. We ... The game is being developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4 (UE4): For more information about the ...

Socket.dev

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment ... Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for unreal engine game environment 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.

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An Unreal Engine Game Environment Artist is a professional who specializes in creating immersive and visually appealing environments for video games using Unreal Engine. Their responsibilities typically include modeling, texturing, lighting, and assembling assets to create realistic or stylized game worlds. They work closely with game designers and other artists to ensure environments support gameplay and storytelling. Proficiency in Unreal Engine, 3D modeling software, and a strong artistic sense are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Unreal Engine game environment artist?

To thrive as an Unreal Engine Game Environment Artist, you need strong 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and composition skills, typically supported by a portfolio and relevant art or game development education. Proficiency with Unreal Engine, 3ds Max or Maya, Substance Painter, and an understanding of real-time rendering workflows are commonly required. Creativity, attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective collaboration make artists stand out in this role. These skills and qualities are essential to create immersive, visually compelling game worlds that meet both artistic and technical standards.

How does an Unreal Engine game environment artist typically collaborate with other team members during game development?

As an Unreal Engine Game Environment Artist, you'll work closely with level designers, technical artists, and programmers to bring immersive worlds to life. You'll frequently share assets, receive feedback, and iterate on environment layouts to ensure they meet both artistic vision and gameplay requirements. Regular meetings, version control tools, and clear communication are essential, as your work must integrate seamlessly with other disciplines like lighting, VFX, and animation. This collaborative process helps create cohesive and engaging game environments that enhance the player's experience.

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Infographic showing various Unreal Engine Game Environment Artist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 80% In-person, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,136 per year, or $59.2 per hour.

Unreal Artist/Generalist

Atlanta, GA • On-site

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$122K - $146K/yr

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Posted 9 days ago

Job description

What You’ll Do.

You will be a part of leading and building immersive mixed reality experiences that permeate all platforms. Your work and efforts will be seen across the world and will impact the lives and safety of others and our planet.

We are looking for a passionate, multifaceted Unreal Artist, Generalist to help create beautiful, impactful, and realistic 3D AR/mixed reality experiences. The ideal candidate is very confident using Unreal Engine 4, familiar with 3D modeling software, and knows the ins and outs of modeling and can create optimized graphics, assets and more for execution in real-time.

At The Weather Channel, we build content for broadcast television and multi platform viewing. Most of our Unreal 4 experiences are cinematic, relying on realistic and life-like renderings of real-world objects and environments.

Responsibilities.
  • Create and/or take environment assets from a variety of 3d tools into the Unreal Engine.
  • Create Unreal Engine FX including Environmental FX and particle FX.
  • Work with Environmental Artist and Technical artist to ensure experiences meet performance requirements.
  • Work with Technical Artists to create efficient workflows and pipelines.
  • Create & or take animation assets into the Unreal game engine.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop best in class, cross-platform experiences in Unreal.
  • Design and create virtual shots and/or assets in Unreal Engine 4 from scripts and/or storyboards.
Education, Experience, Certification Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in game design or graphics discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Working understanding of C++ scripting environments.
  • Basic knowledge of scripting in Blueprints, taking full advantage of the built-in Unreal pipeline.
  • Minimum 2-years experience with 3D modeling and Unreal Engine 4.
  • Must have a good foundation in hard surface modeling, texturing, and lighting.
  • Experience with texture & asset optimization.
  • 1 year or more of production for media or game development related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Attention to detail.
  • Good organization, and able to multitask.
  • Ability to work within a team.
  • Self-motivated work ethic Strong communication skills (this includes clean, well-commented code).
  • Strong consideration for candidates with the following attributes: Unreal Engine 4, 3D modeling in 3ds Max, Animation in 3ds Max or Maya, Houdini for games.
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