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Scattermesh

3D Character Artist

Herndon, VA · On-site

$124K - $130K/yr

Job Summary Scattermesh is expanding its team and we are looking to hire experienced 3D Character Artists to work across client projects on a full time basis on-site in Herndon, VA. The role requires ...

Canoo

3D Visualization Artist

Justin, TX · On-site

Job Title 3D Visualization Artist About Canoo Canoo's mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough ...

Scattermesh

Senior 3D Character Artist

Herndon, VA · On-site

$124K - $130K/yr

Job Summary Scattermesh is expanding its team and we are looking to hire experienced 3D Character Artists to work across client projects on a full time basis on-site in Herndon, VA. The role requires ...

Thatgamecompany

3D Environment Artist (Sky)

$60K/yr

Collaborate with project leads, concept artists, and designers * Brainstorm ideas and create rapid prototypes during the concept phase * Support the rest of the art team to create 3D assets * Review ...

Epoch Games

3D Creature Artist

Winston Salem, NC

Rigging and Skinning Experience with 3D Creatures is not required, but is certainly helpful. Communication is key to a smooth and efficient pipeline. You must be able to communicate clearly and ...

Scattermesh

Senior 3D Character Artist

Herndon, VA · On-site

$124K - $130K/yr

Job Summary Scattermesh is expanding its team and we are looking to hire experienced 3D Character Artists to work across client projects on a full time basis on-site in Herndon, VA. The role requires ...

Aquent

Creative Lead (Motion / 3D)

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$180K - $200K/yr

Jun 22, 2026 HIRING A HANDS-ON MOTION/3D ARTIST Hybrid in NYC A leading global product marketing and creative studio, partnered with Aquent, is seeking visionary talent to transform complex product ...

Epoch Games

Lead 3D Game Artist

Winston Salem, NC

In this volunteer position you will be managing, and review the 3D work of, a team of other talented 3D Artist who work on a variety of high-quality, textured 3D assets for the The Lays of Althas:

Imerza

Senior Real-Time Viz Artist

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Senior 3D Artist: Imerza is a digital twin and architectural visualization studio built on Unreal Engine 5. As Epic Games' official US partner studio for Digital Twins, we work with developers ...

Imerza

Senior Real-Time Viz Artist

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Senior 3D Artist: Imerza is a digital twin and architectural visualization studio built on Unreal Engine 5. As Epic Games' official US partner studio for Digital Twins, we work with developers ...

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As of Jun 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3d artist in the United States is $39.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.16 and $48.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A 3D artist or animator is a specialized graphic designer who is well versed in the latest computer technology and design software. As a 3D artist, your responsibilities and duties include designing and creating 3D animations for various industries including mobile applications, medicine, science, video gaming, and marketing. You use your artistic gifts and creativity along with your technical expertise to meet the needs of your clients. Having an arts background in photography or drawing as well as exceptional computer skills can be very helpful in this career.

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3D artists are creative professionals who use specialized software to create three-dimensional models, animations, and visual effects for various media such as video games, movies, advertising, and virtual reality. They build digital assets by shaping, texturing, lighting, and rendering objects or environments to achieve realistic or stylized results. 3D artists often collaborate with designers, animators, and developers to bring visual concepts to life and ensure they meet technical and artistic requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a 3D Artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a 3D Artist, you need strong artistic ability, proficiency in 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering, often supported by a degree in art, design, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, ZBrush, and Adobe Creative Suite is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help 3D Artists collaborate effectively and bring visual concepts to life. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing high-quality assets that meet project requirements in entertainment, gaming, or visualization industries.

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3D Artists work closely with teams like concept artists, animators, game designers, and technical directors to bring visual elements to life. Collaboration is essential, as 3D Artists often receive initial sketches or storyboards from concept teams, then coordinate with animators to ensure models are rigged and ready for movement. Regular feedback loops with art directors and project managers help maintain consistency with the project’s overall vision. Clear communication and adaptability are key, as requirements may change based on technical constraints or creative direction.
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3D Character Artist

Scattermesh

Herndon, VA • On-site

$124K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Scattermesh is a fast-paced small company looking to disrupt, transform, and innovate on behalf of our clients. We are inventors, technologists, artisans, problem solvers, and collaborators seeking to redefine the content experience by changing how content is managed and delivered to clients. We have an amazing team and we want to add a few talented revolutionaries who want to make a difference solving hard problems. Create your story and start making an indelible impact today.
Job Summary
Scattermesh is expanding its team and we are looking to hire experienced 3D Character Artists to work across client projects on a full time basis on-site in Herndon, VA. The role requires a skilled artist with a strong foundation in anatomy, sculpting, and character design. The ideal candidate will have experience creating photorealistic human characters of various demographic backgrounds, xgen hair/groom, and painting detailed realistic texture maps.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Surpassing Uncanny Valley - Create believable and detailed 3D characters applying your strong understanding of anatomy, modeling, sculpting and texturing expertise from scratch or scan data based on concept art.
  • Deliver Results - Conceptualize, present, and execute ideas within a schedule, while actively participating in technical and artistic problem solving.
  • Collaborate - Work alongside your fellow artists and studio managers to meet production goals.

Qualifications and Skills
  • 5+ years' experience as a 3D artist or relevant portfolio
  • Strong artistic fundamentals - scale, composition, perspective, proportion, mass and volume, light and color, and surface properties
  • Strong understanding of human facial anatomy, including eyes, skin and hair
  • Skilled in realistic character creation, including sculpting, texturing, hair grooming, shading and rendering
  • Understanding of FACS, facial blendshapes, facial performance animation, and wrinkle-map systems is a plus.
  • Mastery of standard art packages such as Maya, Substance / Adobe Painter, Zbrush etc.
  • Experience with Metahuman to Maya tools a plus
  • Experience working within an established studio pipeline and file structure
  • Is self-motivated and self-reliant
  • Must have a learning mind-set
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • US citizenship required

Benefits and Perks
Scattermesh is as obsessed about our employees as our customers. We want to provide great benefits and perks so you can focus on making an impact. We recognize that industry is moving away from better benefits so we have decided to do our part to start reversing the trend. Join us in our quest to disrupt, transform and innovate.
Benefits
  • Competitive Market Leading Pay
  • 25-30 days - Paid Time Off (PTO) / Holiday
  • 100% Company paid medical/dental/vision/plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) Matching with no cliff vest

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