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Prop Artist Jobs in Chicago
Find prop artist jobs in Chicago from top game studios. Rockstar Chicago, Creative Assembly, Playground Games, Rare and more studios hire prop artists across all levels. Updated daily.
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Prop Artist Roles in Chicago
We curate prop artist positions from game studios across Chicago and the surrounding region.
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Junior Prop Artist
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Prop Artist
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Senior Prop Artist
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Lead Prop Artist
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Contract Prop Artist
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Remote Prop Artist
Chicago Game Studios Hiring Prop Artists
Chicago has an active game industry with studios across AAA, AA, and indie sectors hiring prop artists:
Rockstar Chicago
Creative Assembly
Playground Games
Rare
Rebellion
SEGA Europe
King
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Prop Artist Salary Ranges in Chicago
What prop artist roles pay at Chicago game studios.
Junior Prop Artist
$30K - $44K
Prop Artist
$45K - $62K
Senior Prop Artist
$65K - $88K
Lead Prop Artist
$85K - $110K
Salaries in USD. Chicago rates are the highest in the US games industry.
What Chicago Studios Look For in Prop Artists
Chicago game studios are competitive. Here is what gets you hired.
🔷 Core Skills
- Maya and ZBrush modeling workflows
- Substance Painter and Designer texturing
- PBR material creation
- UV packing and lightmap optimization
- Unreal Engine 5 asset import and setup
- LOD pipeline and performance budgets
🌟 How to Stand Out in Chicago
- AAA prop portfolio with wide asset variety
- Process breakdowns and wireframe sheets
- Shipped US or EU studio title credits
- Right to work in the US confirmed
Prop Artist Jobs in Chicago FAQ
Are there prop artist jobs in Chicago?
Yes. Chicago has an active game industry market with studios hiring prop artists across junior, mid, and senior levels. Studios including Rockstar Chicago, Creative Assembly, Playground Games hire prop artists regularly. ArtBlast curates prop artist jobs in Chicago daily and sends them directly to your inbox.
Which studios in Chicago hire prop artists?
Studios hiring prop artists in Chicago include Rockstar Chicago, Creative Assembly, Playground Games, Rare, Rebellion, SEGA Europe, King. Roles range from junior to lead level across AAA, AA, and indie studios.
What is the salary for a prop artist in Chicago?
Junior Prop Artist: $30K - $44K. Prop Artist: $45K - $62K. Senior Prop Artist: $65K - $88K. Lead Prop Artist: $85K - $110K. Salaries in USD. Chicago rates are the highest in the US games industry.
Do Chicago studios offer visa sponsorship for prop artists?
Non-US and non-Irish applicants require a Skilled Worker visa. Larger studios can sponsor. EU citizens need a work visa post-Brexit.
How do I find prop artist jobs in Chicago?
ArtBlast curates prop artist jobs daily and flags Chicago roles specifically. Applying within the first 24-48 hours gives you the best chance of being reviewed. Paid subscribers get Discord live alerts the moment new Chicago roles post, ahead of most applicants.