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Remote Game Artist jobs in the United States
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The demand for talented game artists continues to grow as studios across the USA expand their digital entertainment pipelines. We currently have 82 open game artist remote jobs, offering the flexibility to collaborate with teams nationwide. This is an exciting opportunity for creative professionals ready to bring immersive worlds to life in a fully remote setting.
Successful candidates bring strong skills in character design, environment art, texturing, and concept illustration, along with proficiency in tools like Photoshop, Blender, Maya, or Unreal Engine. A solid grasp of color theory, lighting, and animation principles helps creators produce visually compelling assets that match a project's artistic direction. Clear communication and time management are equally valuable, since remote collaboration requires coordination with designers and directors across different time zones.
Remote work for a game artist in the USA typically involves flexible scheduling, cloud-based asset pipelines, and virtual check-ins with creative leads. As studios embrace distributed teams, hiring outlook for this profession remains strong, with companies seeking skilled creators able to deliver high-quality visuals without being tied to a physical studio. This shift has opened new game artist vacancies nationwide, giving professionals the freedom to choose where they live.
If you are passionate about crafting stunning visuals and want to explore new game artist positions, now is a great time to take the next step. Global Work AI connects creative talent with studios eager to hire a game artist for remote projects. Explore current openings and find the role that fits your artistic vision.
Mob Entertainment
Manage external co-development, outsourcing, and licensee partnerships, ensuring alignment with internal creative vision. Review 2D/3D art, animation, and VFX submissions for quality and technical standards. Author RFPs and SOWs, define project scopes, and oversee vendor pipelines.
remote, AZ, United States$90k – $153k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Riot Games
Design and optimize gameplay experiences for League of Legends or Teamfight Tactics. Collaborate with designers and engineers to enhance tools and workflows, and tackle gameplay problems.
remote, United States$90k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)Riot Games
Facilitate team activities such as standups and retrospectives. Collaborate with producers to develop product roadmaps and support teams using Scrum, Kanban, or Waterfall methodologies. Shadow various game production activities including events delivery and feature development.
remote, United States$110k/yrFull TimeEntry with DegreeRiot Games
Collaborate with art and design teams to implement lighting that aligns with visual direction. Adjust in-game lighting based on feedback and iterate on assigned tasks. Test lighting scenarios and document observations to improve workflows and tools.
remote, United States$81k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)Riot Games
Collaborate with Art and Design teams to translate visual behaviors into outputs. Produce shaders and materials for environments, characters, VFX, and UI. Optimize 2D and 3D content to meet technical requirements. Support Art workflows and interface with producers and Art leads on task completion.
remote, United States$81k/yrFull TimeEntry with Degree
Jobgether
Architect and build scalable audio systems using C++, Blueprints, Wwise, and Unreal Engine. Support multiple AA/AAA game projects, developing reusable solutions. Design dynamic mixing and spatial audio systems, optimize audio systems for performance, and develop editor tools to enhance workflows.
remote, United States$121k – $215k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Activision
Develop and implement technical audio systems and sound design for game projects. Collaborate with audio programmers and sound designers to create audio content that aligns with gameplay needs. Apply best practices for audio workflows and systems, and design interactive and linear sound effects.
remote, CA, United States$61k – $114k/yrFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)
Sledgehammer Games
Develop and implement audio systems for game projects, including real-time audio-control scripting and audio asset implementation. Collaborate with audio programmers and sound designers to align audio systems with creative vision and gameplay needs.
remote, United States$60k – $113k/yrFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)Activision Blizzard, Inc.
Develop and implement audio systems for game projects, including real-time audio-control scripting and audio asset implementation. Collaborate with audio programmers and sound designers to align audio systems with creative vision and gameplay needs.
remote, CA, United States$61k – $114k/yrFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)
Squanch Games
Create high-quality characters and related assets from concept to final implementation. Develop proxies and blockouts for gameplay, rigging, and animation. Sculpt high-poly models, create optimized low-poly assets, and manage UVs, texture baking, and material creation.
remote, United States$108k – $130k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)Jobgether
Develop and modify 2D games using the Defold game engine. Write and maintain Lua scripts for game functionality. Create gameplay mechanics, player controls, and user interfaces. Debug technical issues and optimize game performance while documenting workflows clearly.
remote (anywhere)$141k – $262k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)EdgeQ Technologies Private Limited
Design, develop, and implement user interfaces for games and interactive applications. Build responsive game menus, HUDs, and inventory systems. Collaborate with game designers and developers to implement UI/UX requirements and optimize UI performance across various platforms.
remote, United States$85k – $140k/yrFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)
Insomniac Games
Design, implement, and iterate on open world or linear missions. Collaborate with a Mission Director and multi-disciplinary team to adapt creative briefs into full missions, integrating combat, gameplay, and narrative.
remote, United States$141k – $161k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Academy of Art University
Teach Game Programming and Game Scripting classes, communicate course material effectively, grade assignments, and provide feedback. Mentor students and support curriculum updates to align with industry standards.
remote, San Francisco, CA, United States$141k – $202k/yrPart TimeSenior (5+ years)
Sawhorse Productions
Create high-quality Roblox UGC including 2D clothing, layered clothing, accessories, and dynamic heads. Publish items to the Roblox Marketplace, managing item setup and metadata. Ensure compliance with Roblox UGC specifications and manage moderation rejections.
remote, CA, United States$71k – $91k/yrPart TimeJunior (<2 years)
Fivestone Studios
Create 2D and 3D artwork including concept art, storyboards, motion design, animation, modeling, texturing, lighting, and look development. Collaborate on projects as needed, delivering high-quality files and addressing issues proactively.
remote (anywhere)Full TimeJunior (<2 years)
Gardens Interactive
Implement gameplay mechanics using Unreal Engine, C++ and Blueprints. Collaborate with design and production teams to achieve creative intent and prioritize development. Develop scalable systems for iterative gameplay and playtest regularly to ensure alignment with game pillars.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
ARRISE
Define and deliver the overall game vision, including mechanics and themes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create new games, playtest, and iterate on game flow and presentation. Produce clear design documentation and provide gameplay feedback to peers.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Xperteez Technology
Create and modify 2D and 3D games using Godot. Develop gameplay mechanics, animations, and UI elements. Troubleshoot game issues, optimize performance, and complete advanced Godot tasks while explaining workflows step by step.
remote, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)Xperteez Technology
Design and implement advanced gameplay systems and features using the Godot engine. Collaborate on scene creation, visual scripting, and asset integration. Provide documentation and feedback on development processes, conduct code reviews, and mentor team members.
remote, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)Xperteez Technology
Design and build small-scale game projects or interactive scenes in a major game engine. Integrate realistic gameplay bugs for thorough playtesting and analysis. Develop gameplay feature challenges that utilize multiple in-game systems.
remote, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Netflix
Execute high-quality aesthetic and technical standards set by the Art Director. Create automated pipelines for character rigging, skinning deformation, and motion capture solutions. Author, debug, and optimize runtime animation solutions using Metahuman, Control Rig, and Animation Blueprints.
remote, OR, United States$190k – $320k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)Netflix
Partner with game development teams to execute performance strategies, focusing on acquisition, retention, and engagement. Design and optimize player onboarding and content updates. Analyze player behavior and telemetry to improve game performance.
remote, CA, United States$210k – $300k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)Xperteez Technology
Create and modify 2D and 3D games using Godot. Develop gameplay mechanics, animations, and UI elements. Troubleshoot game issues and optimize performance. Complete advanced Godot tasks and explain workflows step by step.
remote, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)Xperteez Technology
Create and edit pixel art and 2D game assets using LibreSprite. Design sprites, characters, backgrounds, and animations while working with layers, color palettes, frames, and sprite sheets.
remote, United StatesFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)Xperteez Technology
Design and implement gameplay systems and features using Godot engine. Collaborate on scene creation, visual scripting, and asset integration. Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to improve code quality.
remote, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
MAK Technologies
Create and integrate game-ready 3D art assets, including vehicles and environmental props, for simulation software. Configure assets in MAK’s proprietary software and build terrains using various tools. Collaborate with artists and engineers to enhance productivity and meet project deadlines.
remote, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Bento Box Entertainment
Create high-quality 2D background designs and paintings that align with the show's visual style. Collaborate with the Art Director and production team to develop engaging environments.
remote, GA, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Beffio
Define core gameplay pillars and design engaging mechanics and interaction systems. Develop gameplay loops that encourage exploration and experimentation. Create original puzzles and challenges, ensuring intuitive learning curves and satisfying discoveries.
remote (anywhere)Full TimeSenior (5+ years)Netflix
Build and iterate on playable game prototypes using GenAI tools, design and prototype pipelines connecting generative AI APIs to DCC tools, and provide creative guidance on visual style, narrative tone, and overall execution.
remote, United States$250k – $370k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Ghost Story Games
Lead the visual and technical quality of lighting in the game, troubleshoot scalability and quality issues, and refine the technical pipeline for lighting. Collaborate with Art Leadership, Tools and Graphics Engineering, and Tech Art to enhance quality and performance.
remote, MA, United States$131k – $170k/yrFull TimeLead / ManagerBeffio
Define and maintain the artistic vision for stylized characters, ensuring quality and consistency. Create character designs that communicate personality and emotion, guiding development from concept to final presentation.
remote, United StatesFull TimeDirectorBeffio
Create and polish stylized character animations, ensuring high artistic quality and responsiveness during gameplay. Lead and mentor animators, establishing animation guidelines and quality benchmarks.
remote, United StatesFull TimeLead / Manager24-Mag
Design and develop small-scale game projects using established game engines. Implement gameplay mechanics and debugging challenges, ensuring realistic assessment environments for AI evaluation. Conduct playtesting and create technical documentation for gameplay features and solutions.
remote, New York, NY, United States$50k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
CD PROJEKT RED
Design, implement, and iterate on gameplay features and mechanics. Analyze, pitch, prototype, and balance gameplay systems. Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to refine designs using feedback. Stay updated on industry trends and new game design techniques.
remote, CA, United States$112k – $185k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Snail Games USA
Design and maintain animation systems in Unreal Engine 5, including Animation Blueprints and state machines. Develop character rigs and support workflows for MetaHuman integration. Troubleshoot animation issues and create reusable tools to enhance production efficiency.
remote, AK, United States$100k – $150k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
iLogos
Create concepts and polished 2D artwork for in-game props, including chests, loot boxes, and customization items. Collaborate with the Art Director and game designers to refine concepts and ensure they meet production requirements.
remote (anywhere)Full TimeJunior (<2 years)
IGAMINGHUNT
Develop mathematical models for slot games from concept to certification, including balancing and testing. Create configurations for various slot formats and optimize key parameters like RTP and volatility. Conduct Monte Carlo simulations and validate RTP through statistical analysis.
remote (anywhere)Full TimeSenior (5+ years)
Proxima
Design and build low-poly, stylized characters with strong comedic expression. Support rigging and animations, including procedural animations. Import, configure, and optimize art assets in Unity. Establish the overall art style and visual language for the game, ensuring a cohesive aesthetic.
remote, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)Sledgehammer Games
Create polished first-person weapon animations, including firing, reloads, and melee interactions. Collaborate with animation, design, engineering, and other teams to solve creative and technical problems.
remote, United States$60k – $113k/yrFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)10,000,000+ more jobs available!
