10 of the Most Popular Types of Game Dev Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Game Dev Jobs

• Freelance 3D Artist

  Salary range: $39,000 - $39,000

  Freelance 3D artists create small-scale 3D models and environments for architecture, design, or event planning firms, or they may work for graphic design, animation, or video game firms to develop images and animation for programs. They use specialized software, such as Vray, 3DS Max, After Effects, Photoshop, Unity engine, or Cinema 4D, to produce three-dimensional backgrounds or digital content for software or websites. Companies hire freelance 3D artists on a short- or long-term contract basis; many independent contractors work from home, while others may travel to the office or a dedicated company studio that has the equipment, tools, and software needed for the job.

• Remote 3D Game Artist

  Salary range: $79,000 - $170,500

  Remote 3D Game Artist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote 3D Game Artist jobs pay between $79,000 (25th percentile) and $170,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Remote 3D Game Artist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Remote Makeup Artist

  Salary range: $35,000 - $50,000

  Remote Makeup Artist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Makeup Artist jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $50,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Remote Makeup Artist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Remote 3D Modeling

  Salary range: $58,500 - $98,000

  Remote 3D Modeling is a common job search query. Most salaries for Remote 3D Modeling jobs pay between $58,500 (25th percentile) and $98,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Remote 3D Modeling job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Remote 3D Visualization Artist

  Salary range: $56,500 - $101,000

  Remote 3D Visualization Artist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote 3D Visualization Artist jobs pay between $56,500 (25th percentile) and $101,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Remote 3D Visualization Artist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Remote Game Artist Internship

  Salary range: $79,000 - $170,500

  Remote Game Artist Internship is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Game Artist Internship jobs pay between $79,000 (25th percentile) and $170,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote Game Artist Internship job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Remote 2D Environment Artist

  Salary range: $127,000 - $152,000

  Remote 2D Environment Artist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote 2D Environment Artist jobs pay between $127,000 (25th percentile) and $152,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote 2D Environment Artist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Junior Vfx Lighting Artist

  Salary range: $36,000 - $57,500

  Junior Vfx Lighting Artist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Junior Vfx Lighting Artist jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $57,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Junior Vfx Lighting Artist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Full Time Freelance Unreal Engine

  Salary range: $50,500 - $128,500

  Full Time Freelance Unreal Engine is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Full Time Freelance Unreal Engine jobs pay between $50,500 (25th percentile) and $128,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Full Time Freelance Unreal Engine job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• 2D Game Asset Artist

  Salary range: $79,000 - $170,500

  2D Game Asset Artist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for 2D Game Asset Artist jobs pay between $79,000 (25th percentile) and $170,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for 2D Game Asset Artist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.