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Senior prop artist jobs at game studios worldwide. Lead hard-surface modeling, weapon, vehicle, and environment prop roles at AAA studios. Get every opening the morning it posts.

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Senior Prop Artist Roles We Cover

We curate every senior and lead prop artist position at game studios worldwide.

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Senior Prop Artist

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Senior Weapon Artist

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Senior Vehicle Artist

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Senior Environment Props Artist

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Senior Hard Surface Artist

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Lead Prop Artist

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Principal Prop Artist

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Senior Asset Artist

Studios Hiring Senior Prop Artist Jobs

Top game studios regularly posting senior prop artist roles.

EA
Rockstar Games
Activision Blizzard
Ubisoft
CD Projekt Red
Bungie
343 Industries
Keywords Studios
Certain Affinity
+ Many More

Prop Artist Salary Guide

Salary ranges at each career level for prop artist in games.

Junior Prop Artist
$45K - $65K
Mid-Level Prop Artist
$62K - $100K
Senior Prop Artist
$80K - $138K
Lead / Principal
$130K - $180K+

US market data. Hard-surface and vehicle specialization commands premium. Remote senior prop positions are increasingly available at outsource studios and AAA teams.

What Studios Look For in Senior Prop Artist Jobs

Skills and portfolio qualities that get senior prop artist jobs hired.

🎨 Portfolio Essentials

  • 3-5 hero props with full pipeline breakdown
  • Hard-surface and organic prop variety
  • Wireframe showing topology efficiency
  • PBR texture breakdowns (albedo, roughness, normal)
  • Engine screenshots alongside beauty renders

🔧 Core Software

  • Maya or Blender (modeling and UVs)
  • ZBrush (high-poly sculpting and detailing)
  • Substance Painter (PBR texturing)
  • Marmoset Toolbag (portfolio renders)
  • Unreal Engine or Unity (engine QA)

✓ Senior-Level Skills

  • Setting asset quality bar for the prop team
  • Reviewing and giving feedback on junior work
  • Managing polygon budgets across asset tiers
  • Establishing LOD and texture set standards
  • Collaboration with environment and design teams

Senior Prop Artist Jobs FAQ

What does a senior prop artist do?
Senior prop artists create high-quality game-ready assets including furniture, weapons, vehicles, and environmental objects. They set quality standards, review junior work, and specialize in hard-surface modeling and PBR texturing workflows.
What salary should a senior prop artist expect?
US studios pay $80,000-$138,000 for senior prop artists. Lead and principal roles at major AAA studios can reach $145,000-$180,000 with equity.
What software do senior prop artists use?
Maya or Blender for modeling. ZBrush for high-poly sculpting. Substance Painter for PBR texturing. Marmoset Toolbag for portfolio renders. Unreal Engine or Unity for engine integration.
What separates a senior prop artist portfolio from mid-level?
Craft and technical discipline. Senior prop portfolios show consistent quality across multiple asset types, proper polygon budgets, and PBR texture work that holds up in multiple lighting conditions.
Are senior prop artist jobs remote?
Yes. Prop art is one of the more remote-friendly disciplines. Many outsource studios hire senior prop artists fully remote, and AAA studios increasingly offer hybrid options.

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