3D Artist Jobs in Edinburgh
Find 3D artist jobs in Edinburgh from the world's top game studios. Rockstar North, 4J Studios, and more Edinburgh studios hire 3D artists across all levels. UK Skilled Worker Visa available. Updated daily.
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3D Artist Roles in Edinburgh
We curate 3D artist positions from game studios across Edinburgh and Scotland.
Junior 3D Artist
3D Artist
Senior 3D Artist
Lead 3D Artist
Environment 3D Artist
Character 3D Artist
Hard Surface Artist
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:
3D Artist Salary Ranges in Edinburgh (2026)
What 3D artist roles pay at Edinburgh game studios.
*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