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3D Game Artist, Platform Architecture

Apple

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/26/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The role involves working as an Artist on the Tools & Technology team, focusing on 3D environment art for AAA games. The team consists of veteran game developers who utilize a proprietary cross-platform game engine and tools. The position requires collaboration with designers and engineers to develop content, features, and workflows throughout all production phases. A strong 3D artistic background is essential for contributing effectively to the projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent job-related experience.
  • 10+ years of experience working as a 3D artist in the games industry.
  • Experience as a 3D artist in the games industry including modeling, sculpting, material creation, and lighting.
  • Experience with look development.
  • Experience with industry-standard 3D software packages.
  • Experience with physically based material workflows.
  • Strong artistic foundation in design, composition, color, and lighting.
  • Strong understanding of asset workflows in all stages of production.
  • Strong narrative and environmental storytelling skills with regards to set dressing and world building.
  • Passion for games.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to developing content, features, and workflows for all phases of production.
  • Collaborate with designers and engineers using the bespoke engine and its tools.
  • Utilize strong 3D artistic skills to enhance the quality of game environments.
  • Participate in the look development process for 3D environments.
  • Support the team in achieving high standards in asset workflows.

Benefits

  • Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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