3D Artist Jobs in Austin
Find 3D artist jobs in Austin from top game studios. EA, ZeniMax, Certain Affinity, Retro Studios, and more Austin studios hire 3D artists across all levels. Texas has no state income tax. Updated daily.
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3D Artist Roles in Austin
Austin studios hire 3D artists across all levels and specialisations, from entry-level generalists to senior leads on AAA titles.
Junior 3D Artist
3D Artist
Senior 3D Artist
Lead 3D Artist
Environment Artist
Character Artist
Prop Artist
Texture Artist
Austin Game Studios Hiring 3D Artists
Austin is a growing game industry hub in Texas, home to studios working on major franchise titles and original IP:
Austin Is a Growing Game Hub
Austin’s game industry has grown significantly in recent years. EA, ZeniMax, and Certain Affinity all have active 3D art teams in the city. Texas has no state income tax, keeping more of every paycheck. ArtBlast sends Austin roles the moment they post.
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3D Artist Salary Ranges in Austin (2026)
What 3D artist roles pay at Austin game studios.
*Salaries listed in USD. Texas has no state income tax, which increases take-home pay versus equivalent roles in California. Austin’s lower cost of living versus Los Angeles makes real-terms compensation highly competitive.
What Austin Studios Look For in 3D Artists
Austin game studios range from indie to AAA scale. Here is what gets you hired.
🎨 Core 3D Skills
- High and low poly modelling for games
- PBR texturing and material authoring
- UV unwrapping and efficient texture atlasing
- Normal map baking and real-time optimization
- Strong understanding of game engine constraints
🎮 Tools and Engine Knowledge
- Maya or Blender for modelling
- Substance Painter and Substance Designer
- Unreal Engine 5 experience
- ZBrush for high-poly sculpting
- Perforce version control
🌟 What Austin Studios Specifically Want
- AAA shipped title credits preferred at major studios
- Experience with large multi-team production pipelines
- Certain Affinity and EA look for artists who can hit tight deadlines
- Adaptability across different IP styles and game genres
- Unreal Engine 5 familiarity highly valued in Austin
💡 How to Stand Out in Austin’s Market
- Portfolio with 6-10 polished production-quality pieces
- Include wireframe and technical breakdown shots
- Research each studio’s specific art style before applying
- Highlight shipped titles prominently in your application
- Apply within 24 hours of posting
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