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3D Artist Roles in San Francisco

We curate 3D artist positions from game studios across San Francisco and the greater Bay 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 Environment Artist

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3D Character Artist

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3D Props Artist

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Generalist 3D Artist

San Francisco Game Studios Hiring 3D Artists

Bay Area studios develop some of the most played games in the world, creating consistent 3D artist demand across disciplines:

Riot Games
EA Redwood Shores
Zynga
Ubisoft San Francisco
2K Games
Double Fine
Gearbox
+ More Studios

3D Artist Salary Ranges in San Francisco (2026)

What 3D artist roles pay at San Francisco and Bay Area game studios.

Junior 3D Artist
$55K - $78K
3D Artist
$78K - $108K
Senior 3D Artist
$105K - $142K
Lead 3D Artist
$132K - $172K

*Salaries listed in USD. California has state income tax (up to 13.3%), one of the highest in the US. San Francisco and the Bay Area have a very high cost of living. Studios in the Bay Area offer some of the highest base salaries in the game industry to compensate.

What San Francisco Studios Look For in 3D Artists

Bay Area 3D art teams build some of the most played games worldwide. Here is what gets you hired.

🎨 Core 3D Skills

  • High and low poly modeling with clean topology
  • PBR texturing with accurate material definition
  • UV unwrapping and normal map baking
  • Game engine constraints and real-time asset budgets
  • Consistent art direction across large asset libraries

🎮 Tools and Software

  • Maya or Blender for modeling and rigging
  • Substance Painter and Designer for texturing
  • Unreal Engine 5 for real-time integration
  • ZBrush for high-poly sculpting and detail
  • Photoshop for texture refinement and compositing

🌟 What SF Studios Specifically Want

  • Riot Games prizes clean stylized game-ready assets
  • EA values artists with AAA shipped credits across multiple projects
  • Zynga and mobile studios need fast iteration and mobile optimization
  • Portfolio showing work across multiple art styles
  • Familiarity with large collaborative team pipelines

💡 How to Stand Out in the Bay Area Market

  • Show game-ready assets with documented poly count and texture size
  • Include wireframe and UV layout views alongside renders
  • Demonstrate range across realistic and stylized styles
  • Reference the specific visual style of the target studio
  • Apply within 24 hours of posting

3D Artist Jobs in San Francisco FAQ

Are there 3D artist jobs in San Francisco?
Yes. San Francisco and the Bay Area have a strong 3D artist job market supported by Riot Games, EA Redwood Shores, Zynga, Ubisoft San Francisco, and 2K Games. The concentration of major studios makes the Bay Area one of the highest-paying markets for 3D artists in the game industry.
Which studios in San Francisco hire 3D artists?
Major game studios hiring 3D artists in San Francisco and the Bay Area include Riot Games, EA Redwood Shores, Zynga, Ubisoft San Francisco, 2K Games, Double Fine, and Gearbox. Riot Games in particular hires 3D artists across their multiple active game IP, while EA Redwood Shores staffs large AAA art teams across multiple shipped titles annually.
What is the salary for a 3D artist in San Francisco?
In San Francisco: Junior 3D Artists earn $55K-$78K, mid-level $78K-$108K, Senior 3D Artists $105K-$142K, and Lead 3D Artists $132K-$172K. Bay Area studios offer some of the highest 3D artist base salaries in the game industry, though California has a state income tax of up to 13.3% and San Francisco has a very high cost of living.
What skills do San Francisco game studios want in a 3D artist?
San Francisco studios want 3D artists with strong high and low poly modeling, PBR texturing, UV unwrapping, and game engine experience. Riot Games prizes clean stylized game-ready assets, EA values artists with AAA shipped credits across multiple projects, and Zynga needs fast iteration and mobile optimization experience. Familiarity with large collaborative team pipelines is essential.
How do I find 3D artist jobs in San Francisco?
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