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Environment Artist Jobs in Los Angeles
Find environment artist jobs in Los Angeles from the world's top game studios. Naughty Dog, Riot Games, Activision, Insomniac, Respawn, and dozens more LA studios hire environment artists across all levels. Updated daily.
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Environment Artist Roles in Los Angeles
We curate environment artist positions from game studios across Los Angeles and Southern California.
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Junior Environment Artist
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Environment Artist
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Senior Environment Artist
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Lead Environment Artist
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World Builder
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Level Artist
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Foliage Artist
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Prop and Set Dresser
Los Angeles Game Studios Hiring Environment Artists
LA is home to studios building some of the most ambitious open-world and narrative environments in the industry:
Naughty Dog
Riot Games
Activision
Insomniac Games
Respawn Entertainment
2K Games
Treyarch
Infinity Ward
Santa Monica Studio
+ Hundreds More
Environment Artist Salary Ranges in Los Angeles (2026)
What environment artist roles pay at Los Angeles game studios.
Junior Environment Artist
$50K - $72K
Environment Artist
$72K - $100K
Senior Environment Artist
$95K - $135K
Lead Environment Artist
$125K - $165K
*Salaries listed in USD. LA offers some of the highest environment art salaries globally, though the cost of living in Southern California is among the highest in the US. Many studios now offer hybrid or remote options for senior roles.
What LA Studios Look For in Environment Artists
Los Angeles AAA studios expect a high bar for environment art — here is what gets you hired.
🌍 Core Environment Skills
- Modular environment and kit creation
- Substance 3D for tileable materials
- Maya or Blender for hard surface modeling
- ZBrush for organic terrain and detail
- Strong composition and level readability
🎮 Engine and Pipeline
- Unreal Engine 5 (Lumen, Nanite, World Partition)
- Houdini for procedural environment generation
- PBR material and lighting workflows
- Perforce version control
- Open-world or large-scale environment experience
🌟 What LA Studios Specifically Want
- AAA open-world or narrative game credits
- Strong environment storytelling through set dressing
- Experience with photoscanned and procedural workflows
- Efficient modular kit design and reuse
- Cross-discipline collaboration with level designers
💡 How to Stand Out in LA's Market
- Portfolio showing complete, polished environments
- Real-time renders in Unreal Engine 5
- US work authorization (visa sponsorship varies)
- ArtStation presence with strong presentation
- Apply within 24 hours of posting
Environment Artist Jobs in Los Angeles FAQ
Are there environment artist jobs in Los Angeles?
Yes. Los Angeles is the largest game art job market in the US. Naughty Dog, Riot Games, Activision, Insomniac Games, Respawn Entertainment, and 2K Games all have significant environment art teams in the LA area. The density of AAA studios building open-world and narrative games makes LA one of the top cities globally for environment artists.
Which studios in Los Angeles hire environment artists?
Major game studios hiring environment artists in Los Angeles include Naughty Dog, Riot Games, Activision, Insomniac Games, Respawn Entertainment, 2K Games, Treyarch, Infinity Ward, and Santa Monica Studio. These studios are collectively responsible for some of the most iconic game environments in history.
What is the salary for an environment artist in Los Angeles?
In Los Angeles: Junior Environment Artists earn $50K-$72K, mid-level $72K-$100K, Senior Environment Artists $95K-$135K, and Lead Environment Artists $125K-$165K. LA offers some of the highest environment art salaries globally, though the cost of living in Southern California is among the highest in the US.
What skills do LA game studios look for in environment artists?
Los Angeles AAA studios expect modular environment creation, Unreal Engine 5 proficiency (Lumen, Nanite, World Partition), Houdini for procedural workflows, Substance 3D for materials, and a strong portfolio demonstrating complete environments — not just individual assets. Open-world or large-scale environment experience is a major differentiator.
How do I find environment artist jobs in Los Angeles?
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