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Dance. Create. Change lives. Join Community Access to the Arts (CATA) as our Resident Dance Faculty Artist!
CATA is seeking a talented, versatile dancer, choreographer, and teaching artist eager to contribute to an innovative, award-winning arts organization that is changing the lives of people across our community.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Under the direction of CATA Program Directors, the Resident Dance Faculty designs and teaches dance and choreography workshops for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, autism, and brain injuries. Workshops give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to explore a range of dance forms (modern, hip hop, tap, and more) and to create original choreography based on their embodied, lived experience, and may also include opportunities for performance and advanced explorations of dance forms and genres.
Individuals participating in these workshops include people with disabilities across a wide span of ability and ages, including children, teens, adults, and elders. Most CATA workshops are designed for a specific age group, such as high school students with special needs or adults with autism and developmental disabilities. Faculty teach in CATA studios, special education classrooms, day programs, and other partner sites across Berkshire and Columbia counties.
POSITION AT A GLANCE
- Status: Full-time, non-exempt position with salary and benefits, 32 hours per week (we would consider increasing hours per week for the right candidate)
- Schedule: 11 months a year with August off. Monday through Thursday, 9:00am - 5:30pm (inclusive of a 30-minute lunch break). Some additional evenings and weekends may occasionally be required with advance notice.
- Location: CATA studios and partner sites throughout Berkshire County, MA and Columbia County, NY
- Reports To: CATA Program Directors
- Pay: $31.50 per hour ($48,384 annually)
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Teach joyful, participatory workshops: Under the direction of CATA Program Directors, develop, plan, and teach highly participatory group workshop series in dance in alignment with CATA's strategic goals, using adaptive, inclusive techniques to engage participants across a wide spectrum of ability and to encourage them to explore dance and creative movement, experiment with choreography, and experience the joy of live performance
- Strengthen partnerships: As a faculty artist working in CATA partner settings, exercise strong listening and communication skills and model CATA's organizational values, including respect for partner staff, leaders, and direct care workers; communicate clearly to supervisors about successes and challenges to support strong relationships with partners
- Build curriculum: Develop written curriculum and project descriptions with key learning outcomes as identified by supervisors; tailor projects in response to needs and interests of CATA artists; assist in researching and developing adaptive tools; and assess progress toward goals through feedback provided by supervisors, CATA artists, and partners
- Take the stage: Participate in CATA performances, sharings, and other events as a leader, co-leader, or in a support role, and model enthusiasm and participation for CATA artists
- Keep growing: Actively participate in ongoing professional development, trainings, and meetings, and apply learnings to develop your teaching. Openly receive performance feedback from supervisors, and use feedback to drive growth and improvement
- Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Bachelor's degree in Dance, Dance Therapy, Arts Education, or a related field, or equivalent life/work experience
- Working performing artist with a minimum of three years teaching experience in a broad range of community settings
- Proficiency as a dancer and choreographer required; knowledge in and familiarity with a range of dance and movement, and an understanding of dance as socially and culturally informed
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other artists and within an organizational structure, reporting to supervisors
- Ability to adapt and modify dance experiences for accessibility and exercise empathy, sensitivity, and inclusion to successfully engage a broad age range of participants from elementary school to elder care
- Ability to successfully engage with people diverse by race, class, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodivergence, and ability; demonstrate cultural competence and foster inclusion; and commit to deeper learning and professional development in areas including racial and social justice and disability rights
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout Berkshire County, MA and Columbia County, NY with mileage reimbursement
Preferred: Previous training in Universal Design for Learning, trauma-informed teaching, and DEI
COMPENSATION
A compensation package of $31.50 per hour for a 32-hour workweek, 11 months a year (with August off but pay and benefits continuing), totaling $48,384 annually.
BENEFITS
CATA's excellent benefits package includes:
- 100% employer-paid health, dental & vision insurance premiums for employees, retroactively effective to hire date (valued between $8,000 - $9,500 annually depending on plan)
- Family health, dental, and vision packages
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with 4% employer match
- Generous paid vacation (two weeks in first year increasing to three weeks after second year, plus two weeks of separate sick time)
- Paid holidays including all federal holidays plus days before and after Thanksgiving; three extra December days, two floating religious holidays, birthday holiday, and extra "restorative days" throughout the year
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage; employer-paid life insurance; paid family leave
- Mileage reimbursement for qualifying travel
- CATA is a qualified employer under the PSLF federal student loan forgiveness plan
- Dedicated training to develop teaching skills, including trauma-informed teaching, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and autism-specific training, plus the opportunity to apply for additional funds to support your individual professional development
- Invitations to special events and programs
- Active participation in a mission-driven organization with a positive and inclusive work culture and a strong impact on the community
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CATA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. People with disabilities, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Dance. Create. Change lives. Join Community Access to the Arts (CATA) as our Resident Dance Faculty Artist!
CATA is seeking a talented, versatile dancer, choreographer, and teaching artist eager to contribute to an innovative, award-winning arts organization that is changing the lives of people across our community.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Under the direction of CATA Program Directors, the Resident Dance Faculty designs and teaches dance and choreography workshops for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, autism, and brain injuries. Workshops give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to explore a range of dance forms (modern, hip hop, tap, and more) and to create original choreography based on their embodied, lived experience, and may also include opportunities for performance and advanced explorations of dance forms and genres.
Individuals participating in these workshops include people with disabilities across a wide span of ability and ages, including children, teens, adults, and elders. Most CATA workshops are designed for a specific age group, such as high school students with special needs or adults with autism and developmental disabilities. Faculty teach in CATA studios, special education classrooms, day programs, and other partner sites across Berkshire and Columbia counties.
POSITION AT A GLANCE
- Status: Full-time, non-exempt position with salary and benefits, 32 hours per week (we would consider increasing hours per week for the right candidate)
- Schedule: 11 months a year with August off. Monday through Thursday, 9:00am - 5:30pm (inclusive of a 30-minute lunch break). Some additional evenings and weekends may occasionally be required with advance notice.
- Location: CATA studios and partner sites throughout Berkshire County, MA and Columbia County, NY
- Reports To: CATA Program Directors
- Pay: $31.50 per hour ($48,384 annually)
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Teach joyful, participatory workshops: Under the direction of CATA Program Directors, develop, plan, and teach highly participatory group workshop series in dance in alignment with CATA's strategic goals, using adaptive, inclusive techniques to engage participants across a wide spectrum of ability and to encourage them to explore dance and creative movement, experiment with choreography, and experience the joy of live performance
- Strengthen partnerships: As a faculty artist working in CATA partner settings, exercise strong listening and communication skills and model CATA's organizational values, including respect for partner staff, leaders, and direct care workers; communicate clearly to supervisors about successes and challenges to support strong relationships with partners
- Build curriculum: Develop written curriculum and project descriptions with key learning outcomes as identified by supervisors; tailor projects in response to needs and interests of CATA artists; assist in researching and developing adaptive tools; and assess progress toward goals through feedback provided by supervisors, CATA artists, and partners
- Take the stage: Participate in CATA performances, sharings, and other events as a leader, co-leader, or in a support role, and model enthusiasm and participation for CATA artists
- Keep growing: Actively participate in ongoing professional development, trainings, and meetings, and apply learnings to develop your teaching. Openly receive performance feedback from supervisors, and use feedback to drive growth and improvement
- Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Bachelor's degree in Dance, Dance Therapy, Arts Education, or a related field, or equivalent life/work experience
- Working performing artist with a minimum of three years teaching experience in a broad range of community settings
- Proficiency as a dancer and choreographer required; knowledge in and familiarity with a range of dance and movement, and an understanding of dance as socially and culturally informed
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other artists and within an organizational structure, reporting to supervisors
- Ability to adapt and modify dance experiences for accessibility and exercise empathy, sensitivity, and inclusion to successfully engage a broad age range of participants from elementary school to elder care
- Ability to successfully engage with people diverse by race, class, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodivergence, and ability; demonstrate cultural competence and foster inclusion; and commit to deeper learning and professional development in areas including racial and social justice and disability rights
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout Berkshire County, MA and Columbia County, NY with mileage reimbursement
Preferred: Previous training in Universal Design for Learning, trauma-informed teaching, and DEI
COMPENSATION
A compensation package of $31.50 per hour for a 32-hour workweek, 11 months a year (with August off but pay and benefits continuing), totaling $48,384 annually.
BENEFITS
CATA's excellent benefits package includes:
- 100% employer-paid health, dental & vision insurance premiums for employees, retroactively effective to hire date (valued between $8,000 - $9,500 annually depending on plan)
- Family health, dental, and vision packages
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with 4% employer match
- Generous paid vacation (two weeks in first year increasing to three weeks after second year, plus two weeks of separate sick time)
- Paid holidays including all federal holidays plus days before and after Thanksgiving; three extra December days, two floating religious holidays, birthday holiday, and extra "restorative days" throughout the year
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage; employer-paid life insurance; paid family leave
- Mileage reimbursement for qualifying travel
- CATA is a qualified employer under the PSLF federal student loan forgiveness plan
- Dedicated training to develop teaching skills, including trauma-informed teaching, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and autism-specific training, plus the opportunity to apply for additional funds to support your individual professional development
- Invitations to special events and programs
- Active participation in a mission-driven organization with a positive and inclusive work culture and a strong impact on the community
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CATA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. People with disabilities, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.
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- Technology & Software10
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in 3D environment artist jobs.
- Proficiency in Unreal Engine or Unity for real-time environment asset creation
- Strong skills in Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max for modeling and scene layout
- Experience with PBR texturing workflows using Substance Painter or Designer
- Portfolio demonstrating completed game-ready or film-quality environment work
- Understanding of LOD creation, draw call optimization, and performance budgets
- Ability to collaborate with art directors and follow established visual style guides
Tips for Your 3D Environment Artist Job Search
Tailor your reel to each role
Game studios and film houses evaluate your demo reel differently. For games, show real-time assets with poly counts and LODs visible. For film or VFX, emphasize high-res photorealistic work. A single generic reel often undersells your fit for a specific role.
List your engine and software versions
Job listings for 3d environment artists frequently specify Unreal Engine 5, Unity, or Houdini versions. Name the exact versions you've worked in on your resume. Vague entries like 'familiar with Unreal' get filtered out before a human reviews your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists 3d environment artist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show your texture and material pipeline
Many 3d environment artist candidates submit geometry but omit their texturing workflow. Include breakdown images showing your PBR material setup, tileable texture creation, and how assets look in-engine, not just the final beauty render.
Research the studio's visual style before interviewing
Studios want artists who already understand their aesthetic. Before your interview, play or watch the studio's released titles or projects and reference specific environmental choices. Generic compliments about the company signal you haven't done the homework.
Negotiate your art test timeline upfront
Many studios issue paid or unpaid art tests during the hiring process. Ask about the expected scope and time commitment before accepting. If the test is unpaid and exceeds a few hours, it's reasonable to negotiate or clarify ownership of work you produce.
3D Environment Artist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most 3d environment artists?
The most active employers for 3d environment artists right now are Riot Games, Stila Cosmetics, and Riot Games, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to cluster around major game development studios, VFX houses, and architectural visualization firms.
How many 3d environment artist jobs are remote?
About 26% of 3d environment artist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader shifts in how game and VFX studios staff their art teams. Remote roles are most common in architectural visualization and freelance contract work, while AAA game studio positions are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a 3d environment artist?
Start by learning a 3D modeling application like Maya or Blender and a texturing tool like Substance Painter. Build environments from reference photography to develop your eye for realistic detail. Study game engine workflows in Unreal Engine or Unity, focusing on real-time performance constraints. Publish your work in a portfolio, seek feedback from working artists, and apply to junior or contract roles to build production experience.
Can you get hired as a 3d environment artist with no professional experience?
Yes, studios regularly hire junior 3d environment artists based on portfolio quality rather than years of employment. Build a focused portfolio of three to five complete environment scenes that show your modeling, texturing, and lighting skills in a finished game engine scene. Participating in game jams, contributing to indie projects, or completing a structured art program can all substitute for traditional work history when your portfolio demonstrates production-ready skills.
What does the 3d environment artist interview process look like?
Most studios begin with a portfolio review call where an art director or lead artist evaluates your reel and asks about your process and tools. A technical interview or art test typically follows, often involving a timed environment asset created to a provided brief. Final rounds usually include a team culture fit conversation and sometimes a presentation of your art test results with feedback discussion.
Where can I find and apply to 3d environment artist jobs?
You can find and apply to 3d environment artist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your skills and experience level, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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