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3D Game Artist, Platform Architecture

Apple· Hardware
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Santa Clara, CA$184.7k - $324.8kfull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Artist on the Tools & Technology team contributing 3D environment art and workflows for a proprietary cross-platform game engine and tools. Collaborative role with designers and engineers to develop content, features, and production workflows across all phases.

Responsibilities

  • Adopt a broad range of styles from realistic to highly stylized based on project goals and direction to produce art with appropriate color, drama, shape language, personality, and design.
  • Perform research necessary to support visual development.
  • Develop and concept visual styles and build prototypes.
  • Create and compose believable 3D environments that run smoothly.
  • Collaborate closely with artists, designers and engineers to define the look of projects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job-related experience.
  • Experience as a 3D artist in the games industry including modeling, sculpting, material creation and/or lighting.
  • Experience with look development.
  • Experience with industry-standard 3D software packages.
  • Experience with physically based material workflows.
  • 10+ years of experience working as a 3D artist in the games industry.
  • Contributed to the development of two or more shipped games, PC or console.
  • Strong artistic foundation in design, composition, color and lighting.
  • Strong understanding of asset workflows in all stages of production.
  • Strong narrative and environmental storytelling skills with regards to set dressing and world building.
  • Passion for games.

Skills

Required:3D environment artLook developmentIndustry-standard 3D softwarePhysically Based Rendering workflowsArt direction / visual style

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation (eligible)
  • Apple shareholder opportunities through stock programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Sep 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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