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3D Artist Roles in Edinburgh

We curate 3D artist positions from game studios across Edinburgh and Scotland.

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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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Environment 3D Artist

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Character 3D Artist

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Hard Surface Artist

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Prop Artist

Edinburgh Game Studios Hiring 3D Artists

Edinburgh's studios develop some of the most ambitious games in the world, from open-world AAA to mobile and platform titles:

Rockstar North
4J Studios
Outplay Entertainment
Denki
Tag Games
+ More Studios

3D Artist Salary Ranges in Edinburgh (2026)

What 3D artist roles pay at Edinburgh game studios.

Junior 3D Artist
£28K - £40K
3D Artist
£40K - £58K
Senior 3D Artist
£55K - £78K
Lead 3D Artist
£72K - £98K

*Salaries listed in GBP. Edinburgh's cost of living is significantly lower than London, making salaries highly competitive in real terms. Non-UK/Irish nationals require a UK Skilled Worker Visa. The Skilled Worker Visa requires employer sponsorship, and most major Edinburgh studios are approved sponsors. Scotland has the same income tax framework as the rest of the UK with Scottish rates applying.

What Edinburgh Studios Look For in 3D Artists

Edinburgh 3D art teams build some of the most complex and detailed worlds in gaming. Here is what gets you hired.

🎨 Core 3D Skills

  • High and low poly modeling to production specification
  • UV baking and PBR texturing pipeline
  • Real-time asset creation for Unreal or proprietary engines
  • Maintaining art direction consistency across large teams
  • Versatility across characters, environments, and props

🎮 Tools and Software

  • Maya or Blender for modeling and rigging
  • ZBrush for high-fidelity sculpting
  • Substance Painter and Substance Designer
  • Unreal Engine 5 or RAGE proprietary engine
  • Photoshop for texture and material work

🌟 What Edinburgh Studios Specifically Want

  • Rockstar North is developing GTA VI at the highest fidelity in the industry
  • Experience with large-scale modular world building strongly valued
  • Realistic character and vehicle assets at AAA production quality
  • Familiarity with the RAGE proprietary engine a significant advantage
  • 4J Studios requires Minecraft aesthetic familiarity for console platform work

💡 How to Stand Out in Edinburgh's Market

  • Show game-ready assets with documented specs and poly counts
  • Include wireframe and UV layout views in your portfolio
  • Demonstrate understanding of large open-world production pipelines
  • Shipped AAA credits strongly preferred by Rockstar North
  • Apply within 24 hours of posting

3D Artist Jobs in Edinburgh FAQ

Are there 3D artist jobs in Edinburgh?
Yes. Edinburgh has a significant 3D artist job market anchored by Rockstar North, where the Grand Theft Auto series is developed, and 4J Studios, which develops Minecraft console editions. Outplay Entertainment, Denki, and Tag Games also hire 3D artists in Edinburgh, making it one of the most important game development cities in the UK outside London.
Which studios in Edinburgh hire 3D artists?
Major game studios hiring 3D artists in Edinburgh include Rockstar North, 4J Studios, Outplay Entertainment, Denki, and Tag Games. Rockstar North is the most significant employer, developing Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, and requires 3D artists capable of producing open-world assets at the highest fidelity level in the industry.
What is the salary for a 3D artist in Edinburgh?
In Edinburgh: Junior 3D Artists earn £28K-£40K, mid-level £40K-£58K, Senior 3D Artists £55K-£78K, and Lead 3D Artists £72K-£98K. Edinburgh's cost of living is significantly lower than London, making these salaries highly competitive in real terms.
What skills do Edinburgh game studios want in a 3D artist?
Edinburgh studios want 3D artists with strong high and low poly modeling, UV baking, PBR texturing, and real-time asset creation skills. Rockstar North specifically values experience with large-scale modular world building, realistic character and vehicle assets, and the RAGE proprietary engine. 4J Studios requires artists familiar with Minecraft's aesthetic for console platform development. Shipped AAA credits are strongly preferred.
How do I find 3D artist jobs in Edinburgh?
ArtBlast curates 3D artist jobs daily and flags Edinburgh and Scottish studio roles specifically. Applying within the first 24-48 hours gives you the best chance of being reviewed. Paid subscribers get Discord live alerts the moment new Edinburgh 3D artist roles post, before most applicants see them.

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