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Technical Artist Jobs in Dallas

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Technical Artist Roles in Dallas

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Junior Technical Artist

Pipeline tools, shader support, and asset integration for games.

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Senior Technical Artist

Complex tool development and cross-discipline pipeline ownership.

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VFX Technical Artist

Real-time particle systems, Niagara, and visual effects pipelines.

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Shader Artist

HLSL, material graphs, and custom render features.

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Lead Technical Artist

Team leadership, pipeline architecture, and cross-department strategy.

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Rigging TD

Character rigging systems, deformation, and animation pipelines.

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Pipeline TD

Asset pipelines, import/export automation, and DCC integrations.

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Technical Animator

Motion capture cleanup, procedural animation, and state machines.

Dallas Studios Hiring Technical Artists

Gearbox Software

Certain Affinity

ID Software

Retro Studios

Blind Squirrel Entertainment

Keywords Studios Dallas

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Technical Artist Salary Ranges in Dallas (2026)

Junior Technical Artist$48K-$65K

Mid-Level Technical Artist$65K-$88K

Senior Technical Artist$88K-$120K

Lead Technical Artist$115K-$150K

USD. Texas has no state income tax.

What Dallas Studios Look For in Technical Artists

💻 Software

Maya / Houdini / Blender
Unreal Engine 5
Unity
Substance 3D tools
Python / MEL scripting

⚙️ Technical Skills

Shader / HLSL development
Real-time VFX (Niagara)
Pipeline automation
LOD and performance budgets
Version control (Perforce/Git)

🌟 Art Foundation

Strong 3D art fundamentals
PBR material workflows
Rigging and skinning
Animation pipeline knowledge

🚀 Collaboration

Cross-discipline communication
Documentation and onboarding
Milestone planning
Code review practices

Technical Artist Jobs in Dallas FAQ

Are there technical artist jobs in Dallas?

Yes. Dallas has a strong game development scene anchored by Gearbox Software, id Software, and Certain Affinity. Texas has no state income tax, making Dallas salaries effectively higher than equivalent roles in California.

Which Dallas studios hire technical artists?

Studios hiring technical artists in Dallas include Gearbox Software (Borderlands franchise), id Software (DOOM/Quake), Certain Affinity (Halo support), Retro Studios, and Keywords Studios. Remote roles from US studios are also common.

What is the salary for a technical artist in Dallas?

In Dallas: Junior Technical Artists earn $48K-$65K, mid-level $65K-$88K, Senior Technical Artists $88K-$120K, and Lead Technical Artists $115K-$150K. Texas has no state income tax.

Do Dallas game studios hire international technical artists?

H-1B or O-1 visa. Gearbox Software and major Dallas studios sponsor work visas for experienced technical artists.

How do I find technical artist jobs in Dallas?

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