Find 3D artist jobs in Los Angeles from the city’s top game studios. Activision, Riot Games, Respawn, Treyarch, and dozens more LA studios hire 3D artists across all levels. Updated daily.
We curate 3D artist positions from game studios across the greater Los Angeles area.
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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 Modeler
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Prop Artist
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3D Generalist
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3D Asset Artist
LA Game Studios Hiring 3D Artists
Los Angeles is home to some of the largest game studios in the world, including:
Activision
Riot Games
Respawn Entertainment
Treyarch
Infinity Ward
Insomniac Games
NetEase Games
Blizzard Entertainment
Sledgehammer Games
High Moon Studios
+ Hundreds More
LA Roles Move Fast
Los Angeles game studios receive hundreds of applications per role. Applying in the first 24-48 hours puts you in the first round. ArtBlast sends LA jobs the moment they post.
What 3D artist roles pay at Los Angeles game studios.
Junior 3D Artist
$48K – $68K
3D Artist
$68K – $95K
Senior 3D Artist
$90K – $125K
Lead 3D Artist
$115K – $150K
*LA salaries run slightly above the US national average due to cost of living. Larger studios pay at the higher end of these ranges.
What LA Studios Look For in 3D Artists
Los Angeles game studios are competitive — here is what gets you hired.
🔷 Core 3D Skills
Maya or Blender modeling
ZBrush sculpting
Substance Painter texturing
UV unwrapping and optimization
Game-ready asset creation
🎮 Engine and Pipeline
Unreal Engine or Unity experience
PBR material workflows
LOD creation and optimization
Perforce version control
Technical spec adherence
🌟 What LA Studios Specifically Want
AAA production experience or portfolio quality
Entertainment industry crossover skills
Shipped console or PC game credits
Experience with large team pipelines
Fast iteration and feedback response
💡 How to Stand Out in the LA Market
Portfolio showing AAA-level quality
Process breakdowns and wireframes
In-engine presentation of work
Shipped title credits on resume
Apply within 24 hours of posting
3D Artist Jobs in Los Angeles FAQ
Are there 3D artist jobs in Los Angeles?
Yes. Los Angeles is one of the largest game art job markets in the United States. Major studios including Activision, Riot Games, Respawn Entertainment, Treyarch, Infinity Ward, and Insomniac Games all have significant operations in the LA area. The city’s overlap with the film and TV industry also means strong demand for 3D artists across entertainment verticals.
Which studios in Los Angeles hire 3D artists?
Major game studios hiring 3D artists in Los Angeles include Activision (Santa Monica), Riot Games (West LA), Respawn Entertainment (Van Nuys), Treyarch (Santa Monica), Infinity Ward (Woodland Hills), Insomniac Games (Burbank), and NetEase Games. The area also has a large number of mid-size studios and mobile game developers actively hiring 3D artists.
What is the salary for a 3D artist in Los Angeles?
In Los Angeles: Junior 3D Artists earn $48K-$68K, mid-level $68K-$95K, Senior 3D Artists $90K-$125K, and Lead 3D Artists $115K-$150K. LA salaries run slightly above the US national average due to cost of living, particularly at larger studios like Activision and Riot Games.
Is it better to look for remote or on-site 3D artist jobs in Los Angeles?
Both options exist in the LA market. Many large studios prefer on-site or hybrid arrangements for 3D artists working closely with art directors. However, the number of fully remote positions has grown significantly and many LA-based studios now hire remotely for certain roles. Applying to both on-site and remote openings gives you the broadest opportunity.
How do I find 3D artist jobs in Los Angeles?
ArtBlast curates 3D artist jobs daily and flags Los Angeles roles specifically. Applying within the first 24-48 hours of a posting gives you the best chance of landing in the first review round. Paid subscribers get Discord live alerts the moment new LA roles are posted, before most job seekers even see the listing.
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