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Weapon Artist Jobs in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is home to Riot Games, Naughty Dog, Activision Blizzard, and Insomniac. Weapon artists here model firearms, melee weapons, and sci-fi ordnance for some of the best-selling games in the world.

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Weapon Artist Roles in Los Angeles

We curate weapon artist positions from studios and companies across Los Angeles.

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Weapon Modeling

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Firearms & Ordnance

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Melee Weapons

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Mechanical Detail

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Prop Weapons

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Sci-Fi Weapons

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Fantasy Weapons

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Weapon Rigging

Los Angeles Studios Hiring Weapon Artists

LA's AAA studios have some of the most demanding and rewarding weapon artist roles in the industry.

Riot Games
Naughty Dog
Activision Blizzard
Insomniac Games
EA LA
Santa Monica Studio
NetEase LA
Hundreds More

Weapon Artist Salary Ranges in Los Angeles

What weapon artist roles pay at Los Angeles studios and companies.

Junior$52K - $72K
Mid-Level$75K - $105K
Senior$110K - $148K
Lead$152K - $195K

*Figures in USD. California state income tax up to 13.3%.

What Los Angeles Studios Look For in Weapon Artists

LA AAA studios expect weapon artists to deliver hero-quality assets with clean topology, photorealistic PBR texturing, and game-engine-ready LODs.

⚔ Hard Surface Modeling

  • Maya and Blender base mesh
  • ZBrush high-poly detailing
  • CAD-accurate proportions
  • Clean topology for animation

🌟 PBR Texturing

  • Substance 3D Painter workflows
  • Metal and wear shader mastery
  • Roughness and metalness maps
  • Realistic material layering

🔨 Game Engine Pipeline

  • LOD setup and optimization
  • Collision mesh creation
  • Unreal and Unity integration
  • Draw call budgeting

🎮 Portfolio Presentation

  • Marmoset Toolbag renders
  • Multiple material breakdowns
  • Real-scale reference shots
  • Turntable and beauty renders

Weapon Artist Jobs in Los Angeles FAQ

What weapon artist jobs are available in Los Angeles?
LA studios hire Junior Weapon Artists, Senior Hard Surface Artists, Lead Prop Artists, and Weapon Technical Artists. Riot Games, Naughty Dog, and Activision Blizzard regularly post weapon art roles.
What salary can a weapon artist expect in Los Angeles?
Weapon artist salaries in LA range from $52K-$72K for junior roles to $152K-$195K for lead positions. California state income tax up to 13.3% applies.
What software do LA studios expect weapon artists to know?
Maya for base mesh, ZBrush for high-poly, Substance 3D Painter for PBR texturing, and Marmoset Toolbag for portfolio renders. Most studios use Unreal Engine or proprietary engines.
Which LA studios hire the most weapon artists?
Activision Blizzard (Call of Duty franchise) hires the most weapon artists in LA. Riot Games, Naughty Dog, and EA LA also post weapon art roles regularly.
How do I find weapon artist jobs at LA studios?
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