Top 327 Senior artist Jobs in California

Environment Artist (Senior/Principal)
Bonfire Studios —Irvine, CA
- $174,800 - $221,817 a year
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Senior level
Contract Senior Previsualization Artist
Mob Entertainment —Los Angeles, CA
- $47 - $80 an hour
- Contract
- Remote
- Mentoring
- Fair chance
- Senior level
- Flexible schedule
3D Character Artist (Mid-Senior)
thatgamecompany —Los Angeles, CA
- $81,000 - $114,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Anatomy knowledge
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior UI Artist
Turtle Rock Studios —Irvine, CA
- $105,000 - $150,000 a year
- Remote
- 5 years
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior AI Artist, Social Creative
Adobe —San Francisco, CA
- $120,700 - $255,450 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Fair chance
- Senior level
Senior CMF Designer
Oura —San Francisco, CA
- $172,550 - $203,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Presentation skills
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Senior Designer
Adyen —San Francisco, CA
- $165,000 - $195,000 a year
- 7 years
- Management
- English
Freelance Senior Designer
We Are Social —Los Angeles, CA
- Remote
- 5 years
- Mentoring
- Senior level
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Senior Art Director, Superette
DoorDash USA —San Francisco, CA
- $108,800 - $160,000 a year
- Remote
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Military encouraged
- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
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Senior 3D Artist, Technical
roblox —San Mateo, CA
- $163,940 - $200,850 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 5 years
Senior Interior Designer
Bassman Blaine Home —Newport Beach, CA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Graphic Designer
GuruNanda LLC —Buena Park, CA
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Apparel Product Developer, Key Accounts
Future Form Brands —Los Angeles, CA
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- In-person
- Manufacturing
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Senior Fashion Designer, Key Accounts
Future Form Brands —Los Angeles, CA
- $90,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Sr. Technical Designer, Apparel
Ariat International —San Leandro, CA
- $105,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- US work authorization
- Organizational skills
- Store discount
- Paid holidays
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Senior Product Designer - Hardlines / Softlines / Footwear
Onward Search —Glendale, CA
- $50 - $56 an hour
- Contract
- Mid-level
- 4 years
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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Senior Interior Designer
Verto People —San Francisco, CA
- $115,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 11+ years
- Office
- Business development experience
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Sr Interior Designer (Luxury Residential Construction)
Leoforce —San Jose, CA
- $70,000 - $145,000 a year
- Residential
- 8 years
- Quality control
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Senior Interior Designer
Everforth —Los Angeles, CA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Founding Senior Brand Designer
Serval —San Francisco, CA
- $150,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Senior level

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Environment Artist (Senior/Principal)

Bonfire Studios
Irvine, CA

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$174,800 - $221,817 a year

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What's the one game you couldn't put down? The game that connected you with friends, and made you feel like you belonged? If a game has ever defined a chapter of your life, then you already know the spark we’re chasing. Our mission is to ignite that same feeling for players; the thrill of competition, the joy of community, and the belonging of finding your own corner of a larger world.

Great games begin with people who dare to dream big. If that sounds exciting, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

Bonfire is a group of experienced and ambitious developers, proud to be creating our first original IP: Arkheron. It is a fast-paced, competitive PVP game set in a surreal dark fantasy world where 15 teams of three battle their way up the Tower. In a world built from memories, you will loot powerful items to create and adapt a unique build-out that will change your strategy and combat experience with every Ascension.

The best way to understand our Art team is in their own words — here’s how they describe their work.

Our goal is to immerse players in an extraordinary and haunting realm. From initial concept art to final in-game elements, we are crafting a compelling aesthetic experience that seamlessly blends with and brings to life the game’s narrative, level design, combat and audio. We play the game daily and our deep understanding of it allows us to deliver visuals that put the player experience first, while still pushing artistic boundaries to fully capture the unique tone and unforgettable atmosphere of the Arkheron’s world.

We are looking for a Senior/Principal Environment Artist with the technical grit to turn surreal concepts into high-fidelity, AAA landscapes. You aren't just an asset creator here - you are a primary architect. You will elevate the visual language of our first IP, translating our established world into immersive environments where every vista serves the story and every layout is purpose-built for competitive gameplay.

YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE BY:

Building high-quality, in-game environment art that brings the world of Arkheron to life—architecture, materials, props, vistas, and set dressing.
Owning environment assets end-to-end, from concept or blockout through final in-engine implementation.
Creating fully realized architectural kits, ensuring they are visually cohesive, performant, and flexible for level design.
Partnering closely with design, lighting, engineering, and other art disciplines to ensure environments support gameplay, readability, and visual storytelling.
Balancing artistic fidelity with gameplay and technical needs, making smart tradeoffs that serve player experience.
Conducting research and gathering reference to push quality, authenticity, and cohesion across the world.
Contributing ideas early and often, helping shape the visual language and identity of a new IP.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, pushing work forward in a small, evolving team without needing rigid structure.
Wearing multiple hats, using your experience to contribute beyond pure asset creation when it benefits the game.
Collaborate with downstream departments to proactively follow your environmental work through production and into final implementation.
Helping shape the game and studio culture, bringing thoughtfulness, curiosity, and craftsmanship to how we build together.

WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE YOU:

Are a strong, self-directed world builder who can take an idea from a rough sketch to a polished, in-game environment.
Have deep experience creating AAA-quality environment art, ideally with at least one shipped AAA title.
Bring a sharp eye for organic forms, architecture, materials, color, composition, and spatial storytelling.
Are proficient with industry-standard tools (Maya or equivalent, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance, and real-time engines).
Understand the realities of game development pipelines, including optimization, lighting, PBR materials, UVs, and engine constraints.
Think developer- and product-first, caring about how environments affect gameplay, flow, and player experience.
Thrive in highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams, and communicate clearly with partners across the studio.
Are comfortable working through ambiguity and taking initiative without waiting for perfect direction.
Value trust, openness, and diverse perspectives.
Have a growth mindset and enjoy learning, experimenting, and refining your craft.
Want to make a meaningful impact in a tight-knit studio where your work visibly shapes the game.

THIS MIGHT NOT BE THE ROLE FOR YOU IF:

You prefer working in large, highly specialized teams with narrow ownership and rigid pipelines.
You need extremely detailed direction for every task and are uncomfortable navigating ambiguity.
You’re most excited by standalone asset creation rather than holistic world building.
You’re not interested in collaborating closely with design, lighting, and engineering.
You’re looking for a role where responsibilities are strictly defined and don’t evolve over time.
You’re uninterested in contributing beyond your immediate discipline or shaping a new IP.

YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT BONFIRE BECAUSE WE:

Embrace bold challenges with creativity and courage, making the tough calls to build a game we’re proud to play every day.
Keep fun at the core: we play Arkheron daily, staying grounded as players. If it’s not more fun than yesterday, we fix it. We don’t chase trends; we listen by playing.
Stay truly independent, with decisions driven by the team — not by investors or a board.
Thrive in a culture of passion, trust, and shared ownership; where transparency matters and egos don’t.

The base salary range for this role is $174,800 - $221,817. Depending on your experience and level (whether you’re closer to mid-level or principal), your offer may land above or below that range. We don’t just look at years on a résumé — we think about the impact you can have on the team and the game. Of course, compensation at Bonfire goes beyond salary. Every new teammate receives equity, plus a full benefits package and some extra perks to make work (and life) better. When we connect, we’ll happily walk you through the full details.

Want to get a feel for what it’s like to work here? You can check out more about our culture, team, benefits, and perks at www.bonfirestudios.com. And don’t worry — anything you share with us in the application process is just for recruiting and won’t be shared. You can read more in our privacy policy.

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