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Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$62.74/hr

Artists on this team will help shape storytelling and visual aesthetics with creative leadership ... Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Angeles, CA

$62.74/hr

Artists on this team will help shape storytelling and visual aesthetics with creative leadership ... Qualifications Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Angeles, CA

$62.74/hr

Artists on this team will help shape storytelling and visual aesthetics with creative leadership ... Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Gatos, CA · On-site

$62.74/hr

Artists on this team will help shape storytelling and visual aesthetics with creative leadership ... Qualifications Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya ...

Swaybox Studios

3D Tracking Artist

New Orleans, LA · On-site

Swaybox Studios is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented 3D Tracking / Matchmove Artist to help bridge the gap between live-action footage and CG integration. In this role, you'll be ...

Swaybox Studios

3D Tracking Artist

New Orleans, LA · On-site

Swaybox Studios is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented 3D Tracking / Matchmove Artist to help bridge the gap between live-action footage and CG integration. In this role, you'll be ...

Swaybox Studios

Senior CG Lighting Artist

New Orleans, LA · Hybrid

$122K - $146K/yr

The Senior CG Lighting Artist will focus mainly on facial performance replacement with a handoff to ... Experience with ZBrush and other 3D software is advantageous. * Familiarity with scripting or tool ...

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 ... Additional experience with writing CG/VFX pipeline tools and Python scripting is a plus

Swaybox Studios

Senior CG Lighting Artist

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$122K - $146K/yr

The Senior CG Lighting Artist will focus mainly on facial performance replacement with a handoff to ... Experience with ZBrush and other 3D software is advantageous. * Familiarity with scripting or tool ...

Swaybox Studios

CG Modeler

New Orleans, LA · On-site

It requires technical expertise, artistic sensibility, and a collaborative mindset. The CG Modeler ... Familiarity with Rhinoceros (Rhino) 3D is advantageous. * Understanding of rigging and animation is ...

Swaybox Studios

CG Modeler

New Orleans, LA · On-site

It requires technical expertise, artistic sensibility, and a collaborative mindset. The CG Modeler ... Familiarity with Rhinoceros (Rhino) 3D is advantageous. * Understanding of rigging and animation is ...

Swaybox Studios

Senior CG Generalist (Modeler)

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$66K - $85K/yr

It requires technical expertise, artistic sensibility, and a collaborative mindset. The Senior CG ... Familiarity with Rhinoceros (Rhino) 3D is advantageous. * Understanding of rigging and animation is ...

15 FINGERS LLC

VFX Artist / Video Editor

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$65K/yr

Deep practical understanding of lighting and composition principles -- for 3D/CG work as well as evaluating and enhancing live-action footage -- even without a camera-operation background. * Comfort ...

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How much do 3d cg artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3d cg 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.

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

To thrive as a 3D CG Artist, you need a solid background in 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation, often supported by a degree in computer graphics, art, or a related field. Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, and Adobe Creative Suite is essential, and certifications in these tools can enhance your qualifications. Strong attention to detail, creativity, time management, and effective communication are vital soft skills. These competencies ensure the efficient creation of high-quality digital assets and seamless collaboration within project teams.

What is a 3D CG artist?

A 3D CG (Computer Graphics) Artist creates digital 3D models, textures, lighting, and animations for industries like gaming, film, advertising, and architecture. They use software such as Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max to produce realistic or stylized visuals. Their work involves modeling objects, characters, or environments, applying textures and materials, and sometimes animating scenes. 3D CG Artists collaborate with designers, animators, and developers to bring concepts to life. Strong artistic skills, attention to detail, and technical proficiency are essential for this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a 3D CG artist in a professional studio environment?

A 3D CG Artist typically spends their day creating and refining 3D assets, which may include modeling characters, environments, and props, as well as texturing and lighting those elements for integration into larger projects. They often receive feedback from art directors and collaborate closely with animators, game developers, or VFX teams to ensure assets meet both artistic and technical requirements. Regular meetings and reviews are common, allowing for creative input and adjustments throughout the process. Keeping up with project timelines and delivering polished, optimized work for use in games, films, or advertisements is a key aspect of the role.

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Infographic showing various 3D Cg Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,070 per year, or $39.5 per hour.

3D Generalist Artist

Sphere Entertainment Group, LLC

Burbank, CA

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Who are we hiring?

We are seeking an experienced 3D Generalist with passion for creating content for the largest screen in the world.

This 3D generalist role requires experience across every aspect of 3D: camera tracking and layout, modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, particles, dynamics, lighting, and rendering, with expert level skills in one or more of those areas. 

Expected to work closely with leadership in creative development, production, post-production, and playback, this position is ideal for good communicators with a positive attitude and experience at creative problem solving.  This role is part of a production artist group exploring and developing a unique visual and technical language for Sphere, in collaboration with the creative development team.  

What will you do?

  • Work through the lifecycle of the content, advise on where efficiencies can be gained via current and advancing toolsets.
  • Collaborate in a production artist group exploring and developing a unique language for Sphere, in collaboration with a creative development team. 
  • Provide technical and artistic solutions to fulfill creative requirements, collaborating cross-department to achieve deliverable goals to studio standards. 
  • Utilize 3D capabilities to solve technical problems and create new workflows to fulfill creative needs. 
  • Stay up-to-date with trends in art, design, and advancing technology.
  • Work with supervisors to address notes from clients or creative teams to create content.
  • Document tools and techniques for departmental reference.
  • Collaborate with the team to solve complex challenges and contribute to best practices and workflows from development to compositing.
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.  

QUALIFICATIONS:   

  • Proficiency equivalence to 5+ years of experience working as 3D/CG generalist. 
  • Proficient user of Cinema 4D and After Effects, plus working knowledge of other 3D software and tools. 
  • Knowledge of lighting and rendering, with experience in Redshift is desirable
  • Experience with Motion Graphics and Animation for events, commercials, or advertising. 
  • Working knowledge of real-time software toolsets, creation, and rendering of that content in those DCCs (Unreal Engine) is desirable.
  • Understanding and experience within 3D Pipeline from visualization to final render. 
  • Positive attitude and proven track record in creative problem solving with expressed interest in new technology and processes. 
  • Software agnosticism a plus; adaptability to new pipelines and utilization of provided tools is critical.  
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively under pressure.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with other departments and stakeholders.
  • Passion for innovation and a commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends and technologies.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing creative and technical demands.

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