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3D Artist Roles in Amsterdam

We curate 3D artist positions from game studios across Amsterdam and the Netherlands.

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Junior 3D Artist

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3D Artist

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Senior 3D Artist

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Lead 3D Artist

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3D Environment Artist

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3D Character Artist

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3D Props Artist

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Generalist 3D Artist

Amsterdam Game Studios Hiring 3D Artists

Amsterdam's studios develop world-class IP for PlayStation and PC, creating strong demand for 3D art talent at all levels:

Guerrilla Games
Nixxes Software
Abstraction Games
Spil Games
+ More Studios

3D Artist Salary Ranges in Amsterdam (2026)

What 3D artist roles pay at Amsterdam game studios.

Junior 3D Artist
EUR 32K - EUR 48K
3D Artist
EUR 48K - EUR 68K
Senior 3D Artist
EUR 65K - EUR 90K
Lead 3D Artist
EUR 85K - EUR 115K

*Salaries listed in EUR. EU citizens can work in the Netherlands without a visa. Non-EU professionals may qualify under the Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant visa (Kennismigrant). International hires may also qualify for the 30% ruling, which allows 30% of salary to be paid tax-free for the first 5 years, significantly increasing take-home pay. Amsterdam's cost of living is lower than London but higher than Madrid.

What Amsterdam Studios Look For in 3D Artists

Amsterdam 3D art teams produce some of the highest-fidelity real-time assets in the industry. Here is what gets you hired.

🎨 Core 3D Skills

  • High and low poly modeling with clean topology
  • UV baking and PBR texturing pipeline
  • Real-time asset creation for Unreal or Unity
  • Art direction consistency across large productions
  • Versatility across environment, character, and props

🎮 Tools and Software

  • Maya or Blender for base modeling
  • ZBrush for sculpting and detailing
  • Substance Painter and Substance Designer
  • Unreal Engine 5 or proprietary engine workflows
  • Photoshop for texture and material work

🌟 What Amsterdam Studios Specifically Want

  • Guerrilla Games is a AAA PlayStation first-party studio developing open-world action RPGs at the highest production quality level
  • Nixxes Software specializes in PC and PlayStation ports requiring technical precision and quality optimization
  • Shipped AAA credits strongly preferred
  • English is the working language at all Amsterdam studios
  • Portfolio demonstrating production-quality assets at AAA scale

💡 How to Stand Out in Amsterdam's Market

  • Show game-ready assets with poly count and texture size documented
  • Include wireframe and UV layout views
  • Demonstrate knowledge of real-time engine constraints
  • Reference the visual style of the specific studio you are targeting
  • Apply within 24 hours of posting

3D Artist Jobs in Amsterdam FAQ

Are there 3D artist jobs in Amsterdam?
Yes. Amsterdam has a strong 3D artist job market supported by Guerrilla Games, one of the largest PlayStation first-party studios in the world. Guerrilla Games alone employs hundreds of artists across the Horizon franchise. Nixxes Software, Abstraction Games, and Spil Games round out the Amsterdam game art scene across different genres and production scales.
Which studios in Amsterdam hire 3D artists?
Major game studios hiring 3D artists in Amsterdam include Guerrilla Games, Nixxes Software, Abstraction Games, and Spil Games. Guerrilla Games is the flagship employer, developing the Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West franchise as a PlayStation first-party studio. Nixxes Software specializes in high-quality PlayStation and PC ports requiring technical 3D art precision.
What is the salary for a 3D artist in Amsterdam?
In Amsterdam: Junior 3D Artists earn EUR 32K-48K, mid-level EUR 48K-68K, Senior 3D Artists EUR 65K-90K, and Lead 3D Artists EUR 85K-115K. International hires may qualify for the Netherlands 30% ruling, which allows 30% of salary to be paid tax-free for the first 5 years, significantly increasing take-home pay.
What skills do Amsterdam game studios want in a 3D artist?
Amsterdam studios want 3D artists with strong high and low poly modeling skills, clean topology, PBR texturing via Substance Painter, and real-time engine experience in Unreal or Unity. Guerrilla Games particularly values shipped AAA credits and portfolio assets that demonstrate production-quality at the scale of open-world games. English is the working language at all major Amsterdam studios.
How do I find 3D artist jobs in Amsterdam?
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