Mid Level Freelance 3D Artist Jobs
Mid level freelance 3d artist jobs go to artists ready to own projects end to end, make pipeline decisions with minimal oversight, and bring junior teammates up to speed. Openings are split across remote, hybrid, and on-site settings in Staffing & Recruiting, Technology & Software, and Gaming & Esports, with 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 Freelance 3D Artist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level freelance 3d artist job?
Position yourself by leading with work you owned independently, not just contributed to. Highlight projects where you made creative or technical decisions, managed your own timeline, and delivered polished assets without heavy supervision. A focused portfolio that shows consistency across a specialization, whether character, environment, or hard-surface modeling, signals readiness for mid level scope far more than raw volume of work.
Which companies hire mid level freelance 3d artists?
Companies hiring mid level freelance 3d 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 game studios, animation production houses, advertising agencies, and product visualization firms that need artists who can run a project without constant direction.
Are there remote mid level freelance 3d artist jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid work is widely available at this experience level. About 60% of mid level freelance 3d artist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how studio pipelines have adapted to distributed teams. Artists with strong self-management skills and experience collaborating over shared asset systems are well positioned for these roles.
How do I move up to a mid level freelance 3d artist role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deliberate depth, not just more years. Focus on owning a specialization, completing full asset pipelines from blockout to final polish, and building a body of work that shows consistent quality under real production constraints. Taking on projects with tighter deadlines, more complex briefs, or cross-discipline collaboration demonstrates the judgment and independence that hiring teams look for at this stage.
Which industries hire the most mid level freelance 3d artists?
Mid Level freelance 3d artist roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Technology & Software, and Gaming & Esports, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand because their production cycles require experienced artists who can handle complex assets and iterate quickly without slowing down the broader team.