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3D Character Designer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Designer

Alameda, CA ยท On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Our energetic and supportive team of experienced designers value diversity, character, effort, and ... Interest and experience developing projects involving components of photography, VR, 3D animation ...

Foresee technical issues with concept designs. * Establish art pipelines for new features and types ... Firm grasp of both Environment and Character art process. * Good understanding of human and animal ...

Designer

Fremont, CA ยท On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Our energetic and supportive team of experienced designers value diversity, character, effort, and ... Interest and experience developing projects involving components of photography, VR, 3D animation ...

Designer

San Mateo, CA ยท On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Our energetic and supportive team of experienced designers value diversity, character, effort, and ... Interest and experience developing projects involving components of photography, VR, 3D animation ...

Designer

Boston, MA ยท On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Our energetic and supportive team of experienced designers value diversity, character, effort, and ... Interest and experience developing projects involving components of photography, VR, 3D animation ...

Designer

Sonoma, CA ยท On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Our energetic and supportive team of experienced designers value diversity, character, effort, and ... Interest and experience developing projects involving components of photography, VR, 3D animation ...

Designer

Hayward, CA ยท On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Our energetic and supportive team of experienced designers value diversity, character, effort, and ... Interest and experience developing projects involving components of photography, VR, 3D animation ...

Designer

San Jose, CA ยท On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Our energetic and supportive team of experienced designers value diversity, character, effort, and ... Interest and experience developing projects involving components of photography, VR, 3D animation ...

Designer

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Our energetic and supportive team of experienced designers value diversity, character, effort, and ... Interest and experience developing projects involving components of photography, VR, 3D animation ...

Principal 3D Generalist

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$75K - $120K/yr

Foresee technical issues with concept designs. * Establish art pipelines for new features and types ... Firm grasp of both Environment and Character art process. * Good understanding of human and animal ...

Principal 3D Generalist

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$75K - $120K/yr

Foresee technical issues with concept designs. * Establish art pipelines for new features and types ... Firm grasp of both Environment and Character art process. * Good understanding of human and animal ...

Multimedia Designer

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Create polished 2D and 3D animations and motion graphics for YouTube videos, including explainer ... Develop animated assets, icons, and character elements aligned with brand guidelines * Visually ...

Lead Character Artist

Novato, CA ยท Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

As a Lead Character Artist at Cloud Chamber, under the supervision of the Art Director, you will ... 3D creation tools including 3ds Max, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, and ...

$60 - $80/hr

... the character of a place, creatively expressing the brand identity in in captivating and ... Experience in Revit and 3D modeling software (Enscape /Sketchup /Vray /Max); ability to hand sketch ...

Lead Character Artist

Novato, CA ยท On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

As a Lead Character Artist at Cloud Chamber, under the supervision of the Art Director, you will ... 3D creation tools including 3ds Max, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, and ...

Lead Character Artist

Novato, CA ยท Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

As a Lead Character Artist at Cloud Chamber, under the supervision of the Art Director, you will ... 3D creation tools including 3ds Max, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, and ...

Collaborate closely with engineers and technical designers to design scalable, flexible animation ... and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3d character designer in the United States is $28.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $36.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Graphic Specialist/Cartoonist -Intermediate (contingent 034)

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD โ€ข On-site, Remote

MSSI
Recruiting and Staffing Servicesย โ€ขย 201 - 500 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description

Title: Graphics Specialist/Cartoonist โ€“ Intermediate (contingent 034)

Location(s): APG, MD OR remote

Strong portfolio showcasing drawing skills, proficiency in industry-standard animation software such as Adobe Animate or Toon Boom Harmony, and have a deep understanding of animation principles of timing, movement, and storytelling to create engaging animated content;ย key skills include storyboarding, character design, and the ability to adapt to different animation styles.ย 

Secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide specialized cartoon illustration and character design support to enhance visual storytelling for CPE IEW&S communication initiatives.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in digital illustration software and collaborate closely with public affairs, multimedia designers, and print production staff to ensure creative alignment and message clarity.
  • Develop original cartoon illustrations, character designs, and comic-style graphics to support public-facing and internal communication products across print and digital media.
  • Translate complex technical or operational content into engaging cartoon visuals that simplify messaging and increase audience comprehension.
  • Collaborate with the public affairs team and senior creatives to conceptualize cartoon-based campaigns, storyboards, and visual themes aligned with mission objectives.
  • Prepare artwork for integration into larger multimedia projects, including videos, infographics, social media content, and educational materials.
  • Ensure all cartoon-based products adhere to Army and CPE IEW&S branding, security, and communication guidelines while maintaining stylistic consistency across deliverables.
  • Adhere to the companyโ€™s AS9100 and QMS policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Will perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelors Degree - computer graphics, animation, fine arts or a related field.
  • A minimum four yearsโ€™ (4) experience in the field of animation and design relevant experience required.
  • Substitution: Associates degree and minimum seven (7) experience in the field of animation and design. Additional yearsโ€™ experience can substitute for field of study.
  • Familiarity with scripting and storyboarding.
  • Ability to draw in a variety of styles.
  • Experience in character rigging and skeletal animation.
  • Strong understanding of timing, pacing and storytelling in animation.
  • Preferred: Experience with 3D animation and modeling preferred.