Does Striking Distance Studios hire remote game artists?

Striking Distance Studios offers a mix of on-site and remote roles depending on the position and team. Check the current listings on ArtBlast for the latest remote availability.

What game art roles does Striking Distance Studios hire for?

Striking Distance Studios regularly hires for Character Artists, Animators, Environment Artists, Technical Artists, VFX Artists, and Concept Artists. Availability varies by project phase and studio needs.

What is the salary range at Striking Distance Studios?

Estimated salary at Striking Distance Studios ranges USD 75K for juniors to USD 185K+ for leads and principals depending on seniority, location, and specialisation.

What software does Striking Distance Studios use for game art?

Striking Distance Studios primarily uses Unreal Engine 5, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer, Houdini, MotionBuilder across its art pipeline.

How do I apply for a game art job at Striking Distance Studios?

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Striking Distance Studios (a Krafton subsidiary) created The Callisto Protocol. Browse open animation, character art, and environment art roles in San Ramon, CA.

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Studio Overview

Striking Distance Studios is a San Ramon, California AAA game studio founded by Glen Schofield (Dead Space creator) and now part of Krafton. They released The Callisto Protocol in 2022 and are developing future titles with a focus on cinematic single-player experiences.

Founded

2019

Headquarters

San Ramon, CA

Studio Size

150-250 artists

Known For

The Callisto Protocol

Salary Range

USD 80K-175K

Art Pipeline

Unreal Engine 5

Art Disciplines Hiring

Active disciplines at Striking Distance Studios based on recent job listings.

Character ArtEnvironment ArtAnimationTechnical ArtVFX/FXConcept ArtLighting

Senior Character ArtistSenior

Lead AnimatorLead

Senior Environment ArtistSenior

Technical ArtistMid

VFX ArtistMid

Concept ArtistMid

Salary Ranges

Estimated compensation at Striking Distance Studios based on seniority and location.

Junior (0-2 yrs)USD 75K-95K

Mid-Level (2-5 yrs)USD 95K-125K

Senior (5-10 yrs)USD 125K-160K

Lead / PrincipalUSD 160K-185K+

Portfolio Tips for Striking Distance Studios

What to show in your portfolio when applying to Striking Distance Studios.

Horror Aesthetic

Striking Distance specialises in cinematic horror. Show work with strong anatomical accuracy, creature/gore details, and environmental dread. The Callisto Protocol art style is your reference point.

Cinematic Quality

The studio prioritises film-quality production values. Clean topology for deformation, ultra-high-resolution texture work, and photorealistic rendering are expected.

UE5 Pipeline

The next project is on Unreal Engine 5. Technical artists and environment artists with Nanite, Lumen, or MetaHuman experience have an advantage.

Motion Capture Integration

Animation roles often involve mocap data processing. Show experience with motion capture cleanup, retargeting, and cinematic sequence work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Striking Distance remote-friendly?

They are primarily in-studio in San Ramon, CA. Some senior roles may have hybrid arrangements. Check individual listings.

Does Striking Distance hire entry-level artists?

Rarely. Most roles are senior and above due to the small studio size and AAA production expectations.

What happened after The Callisto Protocol?

The studio is continuing development under Krafton with new projects. Active hiring across all art disciplines suggests a new title in production.

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