Graphic Design and Animation

Lead Environment Artist

Salary data based on 4 job postings

"The median salary for a Lead Environment Artist in the entertainment industry is $110,000 per year, based on available job posting data. Key required skills for this role include photorealistic CG environment creation, team leadership and mentoring, Houdini, procedural set dressing and scattering systems, and USD and Solaris."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$110,000

10th Percentile

$110,000

90th Percentile

$110,000

Sample Size

1

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Lead Environment Artist Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$110,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$110,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$110,000Senior / top earners

Based on 1 job posting with salary data

Skills for Lead Environment Artist

Photorealistic CG environment creationTeam leadership and mentoringHoudiniProcedural set dressing and scattering systemsUSD and Solaris3D modeling and texturingRIS renderingVisual language and compositionLayout and set dressingCross-departmental collaboration

Common Employers Hiring Lead Environment Artist

  • Disney3 positions
  • Warner Bros. Discovery1 positions

Top Locations for Lead Environment Artist

London, United KingdomChicago, Illinois, United States of America

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Data extracted from 4 job postings on Hollylist.com ยท Last updated February 2026