Mid Level Artist Jobs
Mid level artist jobs go to creatives ready to own projects end to end, guide junior teammates, and make consequential aesthetic and production decisions with minimal oversight. Openings are spread across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Staffing & Recruiting, Technology & Software, and Gaming & Esports, with employers like Riot Games, Ursus, and Yotta Games hiring at this level now.
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Yotta’s huge fanbase has helped turn us into a globally ranked game developer with offices worldwide. Despite our success, at heart we are still players trying to create exciting and engaging, never-before-experienced games. That drive to make games that we want to play is what animates our well-resourced, ambitious, creative team members. Working together in a supportive, open workplace and taking cues from our gaming communities, we create products that entertain the world.
Responsibilities
Yotta is in the process of staffing up the R&D team located in Los Angeles, with talented game professionals to build our first AAA open world game project. We are looking for a talented and experienced lighting expert who will report to the game director and collaborate with other teams like the cinematics team and technical art team to help create a highly immersive game environment and cutscenes.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Create lighting for all game world environments when taking into account the requirements of gameplay, game narrative and game feel
- Collaborate with different team members such as level, mission, and narrative designers to present the perfect visuals and the resulting player experience
- Adjust in-game lighting according to the art directions and the requests of artists
- Make use of lighting system tools to streamline processes
- Create lighting for cutscenes, working alongside the Cinematic Director
- Teach other team members about the finer points of lighting in AAA game design
Qualifications
We Expect You To Have:
- Over 5 years working experience in lighting
- Participated in the production of at least 2 shipped AAA games in lighting role
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 and 3D softwares, especially Lumen in UE5
- Deep knowledge base in the art of lighting, including the use of light, color, source, brightness, and shadow
- In-depth knowledge of the latest developments in lighting tech, with experience in various lighting techniques and tools
- Highly self-motivated, great communication skills and team spirit
- Passion for the game industry
Even Better If You Have:
- Experience working with international teams in different time zones
Additional Information
- Hybrid role based in El Segundo (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday on-site)
- Working hours: 11am – 8pm (including one-hour break)
- Salary: 100-140k/year depending on experience.
Yotta is committed to building an inclusive environment where creative professionals from a multitude of diverse cultural backgrounds collaborate to inspire audiences and each other. We are passionately supportive of equality in all its forms and never discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, orientation, identity, national origin, handicap, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law.
Why Join Us
Yotta’s huge fanbase has helped turn us into a globally ranked game developer with offices worldwide. Despite our success, at heart we are still players trying to create exciting and engaging, never-before-experienced games. That drive to make games that we want to play is what animates our well-resourced, ambitious, creative team members. Working together in a supportive, open workplace and taking cues from our gaming communities, we create products that entertain the world.
Responsibilities
Yotta is in the process of staffing up the R&D team located in Los Angeles, with talented game professionals to build our first AAA open world game project. We are looking for a talented and experienced lighting expert who will report to the game director and collaborate with other teams like the cinematics team and technical art team to help create a highly immersive game environment and cutscenes.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Create lighting for all game world environments when taking into account the requirements of gameplay, game narrative and game feel
- Collaborate with different team members such as level, mission, and narrative designers to present the perfect visuals and the resulting player experience
- Adjust in-game lighting according to the art directions and the requests of artists
- Make use of lighting system tools to streamline processes
- Create lighting for cutscenes, working alongside the Cinematic Director
- Teach other team members about the finer points of lighting in AAA game design
Qualifications
We Expect You To Have:
- Over 5 years working experience in lighting
- Participated in the production of at least 2 shipped AAA games in lighting role
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 and 3D softwares, especially Lumen in UE5
- Deep knowledge base in the art of lighting, including the use of light, color, source, brightness, and shadow
- In-depth knowledge of the latest developments in lighting tech, with experience in various lighting techniques and tools
- Highly self-motivated, great communication skills and team spirit
- Passion for the game industry
Even Better If You Have:
- Experience working with international teams in different time zones
Additional Information
- Hybrid role based in El Segundo (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday on-site)
- Working hours: 11am – 8pm (including one-hour break)
- Salary: 100-140k/year depending on experience.
Yotta is committed to building an inclusive environment where creative professionals from a multitude of diverse cultural backgrounds collaborate to inspire audiences and each other. We are passionately supportive of equality in all its forms and never discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, orientation, identity, national origin, handicap, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law.
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Mid Level Artist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level artist job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you led the creative direction, resolved production challenges independently, or delivered finished work with minimal revision cycles. A portfolio that shows range within a specialization, paired with a resume that names your decision-making role on each project, signals mid level readiness far more than years alone.
Which companies hire mid level artists?
Companies hiring mid level artists right now include Riot Games, Ursus, and Yotta Games, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from studios, in-house creative teams, and agencies that need artists who can carry projects independently rather than requiring close daily supervision.
Are there remote mid level artist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by discipline and employer. About 60% of mid level artist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand from employers who have built distributed creative teams. Roles in digital illustration, motion graphics, and UX-adjacent art direction tend to offer the most remote flexibility at this experience level.
How do I move up to a mid level artist role?
The transition happens when your work shows consistent ownership and reduced dependency on direction. Build it by seeking out projects where you define the visual approach, not just execute it, and by collecting feedback that documents your independent judgment. Demonstrating that you can mentor someone newer, even informally, is a reliable signal that you have outgrown an entry level scope.
Which industries hire the most mid level artists?
Mid level artist roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Technology & Software, and Gaming & Esports, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors invest heavily at the mid level because they need artists who can sustain quality and consistency across long production cycles without requiring the overhead of constant creative oversight.