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Junior Prop Artist Jobs

Entry-level prop artist jobs from game studios worldwide. Junior 3D prop modeling roles for weapons, vehicles, furniture, and environmental assets. Get every opening delivered the morning it posts.

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Junior Prop Artist Roles We Cover

We curate every entry-level and junior prop artist position across game studios and outsource companies.

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Junior Prop Artist

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Entry Level Prop Artist

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Prop Artist Intern

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Junior Weapon Artist

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Junior Vehicle Artist

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Furniture / Environment Prop

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Hard Surface Artist

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Associate 3D Artist

Studios Hiring Junior Prop Artists

We pull junior prop roles from AAA studios, outsource companies, and indie teams.

Rockstar Games
CD Projekt Red
Naughty Dog
Ubisoft
Keywords Studios
Virtuos
Pole To Win
Gameloft
Certain Affinity
High Voltage Software
+ Many More

Prop Artist Salary Guide

What you can expect to earn at each stage of a prop artist career in games.

Intern / Student
$30K - $45K
Junior Prop Artist
$42K - $66K
Mid-Level Prop Artist
$65K - $98K
Senior Prop Artist
$88K - $138K

US market data. Outsource studios typically pay at the lower end. AAA studios pay more but receive more applications.

What Studios Look For in Junior Prop Artists

The skills and portfolio qualities that get junior prop artists hired.

🎨 Portfolio Essentials

  • 4-6 hero props with full PBR breakdown
  • Wireframe and normal map shown
  • Marmoset or UE5 presentation render
  • High-poly and low-poly comparison
  • Process breakdown or turntable

🔧 Core Software

  • Maya or 3ds Max for modeling
  • ZBrush for high-poly sculpting
  • Substance Painter for texturing
  • Marmoset Toolbag for presentation
  • Unreal Engine or Unity basics

🎮 Prop Pipeline Fundamentals

  • Clean topology and edge flow
  • UV unwrapping and atlasing
  • Normal map baking workflows
  • PBR material understanding
  • Working to poly budget specs

✅ What Gets You Hired

  • Work that matches studio art style
  • Consistent quality across all pieces
  • 4-6 strong pieces beats 20 average
  • Applying in the first 24-48 hours
  • Clean, fast-loading portfolio website

Junior Prop Artist Jobs FAQ

What does a junior prop artist do?
You create 3D assets (props) for games: weapons, furniture, vehicles, and any object that populates the game world. You model, texture, and deliver assets to pipeline specifications under the direction of a senior artist or lead.
How many props should be in a junior portfolio?
Quality over quantity. 4-6 hero props with full PBR breakdown (wireframe, normals, albedo, final render) is stronger than 20 rushed pieces. Each piece should be presentable on its own.
What is the difference between a prop artist and an environment artist?
Prop artists focus on individual assets. Environment artists place and combine those assets into complete game spaces. At small studios the roles often overlap, and many prop artists transition into environment art.
What salary can a junior prop artist expect?
Junior prop artist salaries in the US typically range from $42,000 to $66,000. Outsource studios pay at the lower end. AAA studios pay more but compete for the same candidates.
Do prop artists need sculpting skills?
Yes. High-poly sculpting in ZBrush is standard for baking normals onto low-poly game meshes. Sculpting is expected at most studios and separates competitive applicants from the rest.

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