Theory Studios is looking for a Lead CG Artist fluent in Unreal Engine and Blender/Maya/Max to join our remote team of storytellers, worldbuilders, and technical artists.

Full-time · Remote (U.S. Only) · $40–$50/hour (USD, based on experience)

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and reside in the United States

What You’ll Do:

• Design and build environments, props, and visual effects in Unreal Engine, using Blender and other software.
• Collaborate with directors, designers, and animators to shape the visual identity of each project.
• Create efficient, high-quality assets optimized for real-time rendering.
• Mentor junior artists and help maintain best practices across our real-time pipeline.
• Explore new workflows and contribute to the evolution of our creative process.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years experience in interactive or real-time game art, and Unreal.
• Expert-level skills in 3d Software. (modeling, shading, optimization).
• Proven experience in Unreal Engine (lighting, Sequencer, materials, Blueprints).
• Strong understanding of real-time performance, asset optimization, and art pipelines.
• Eye for storytelling, composition, and color.
• Self-driven with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Bonus:

• Experience with animation and rigging workflows in Unreal.
• Passion for stylized or emotionally resonant storytelling.
• Experience working with CAD data.
• Knowledge of Pixyz Software for optimization of CAD and other real-time assets is a plus.