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Higharc

3D Artist

We are looking for a highly capable 3D Artist to create high-quality, photo-realistic assets and ... Develop and revise models, materials, lighting, and compositions for interactive and rendered ...

Lindeman & Associates

3D Designer

Culver City, CA · On-site

$50 - $65/hr

LA brings together artists, editors, and storytellers into one hyper-collaborative team ... What You'll Do: • Model new product ideas from sketches and scrap, including both hard surfaces ...

Lindeman & Associates

3D Designer

Culver City, CA · On-site

LA brings together artists, editors, and storytellers into one hyper-collaborative team ... What You'll Do: • Model new product ideas from sketches and scrap, including both hard surfaces ...

Together Group

Senior 3D Artist

Sarasota, FL

$80K - $90K/yr

We are looking for a Senior 3D Artist with deep UE5 production experience who can own complex tasks ... Include project-level context for each piece: your specific contribution (modeling, lighting ...

Moonlake AI

Technical Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$149K - $179K/yr

Interactive 3D worlds * World models * Real-time generation * AI infrastructure Moonlake is ... The Role We're looking for a Technical Artist / 3D Generalist who can create high-quality ...

Ford Motor Company

3D Designer

Dearborn, MI

Bachelor's Degree, or educational/experience equivalent in Entertainment Arts, Game Design, 2D/3D ... Experience in 3D modeling, unwrapping, and animation in Maya * Experience with Figma, Protopie ...

Ford Motor Company

3D Designer

Dearborn, MI · On-site +1

Bachelor's Degree, or educational/experience equivalent in Entertainment Arts, Game Design, 2D/3D ... Experience in 3D modeling, unwrapping, and animation in Maya * Experience with Figma, Protopie ...

Thatgamecompany

3D Environment Artist (Sky)

$60K/yr

Create models and set dress these landscapes to support the narrative * Collaborate with project ... Great artistic sensibility and excellent eye for design, color, lighting, composition, and ...

Scattermesh

3D Character Artist

Herndon, VA · On-site

$124K - $130K/yr

... 3D Character Artists to work across client projects on a full time basis on-site in Herndon, VA ... modeling, sculpting and texturing expertise from scratch or scan data based on concept art.

Scattermesh

3D Character Artist

Herndon, VA · On-site

$124K - $130K/yr

... 3D Character Artists to work across client projects on a full time basis on-site in Herndon, VA ... modeling, sculpting and texturing expertise from scratch or scan data based on concept art.

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 ... business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3d modeling 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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To thrive as a 3D Modeling Artist, you should have a strong grasp of modeling principles, artistic fundamentals, and attention to detail, typically supported by a degree in animation, design, or a related field. Expertise in industry-standard tools such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max, along with knowledge of texture mapping and rendering engines, is highly valued. Creativity, effective communication, and the ability to accept and implement feedback make someone excel in this collaborative role. These skills are essential for delivering high-quality, visually appealing 3D assets that meet project and client specifications.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of a 3D Modeling Artist?

A 3D Modeling Artist’s daily tasks often include creating detailed 3D models based on concept art or references, collaborating with designers, animators, and other team members, and refining assets according to feedback. They may also handle texturing, UV mapping, and optimizing models to ensure they meet technical requirements for various platforms or engines. Regular meetings, updates with supervisors, and revisions based on project needs are common parts of the workflow. The role balances creative expression with technical precision to help bring artistic visions to life in games, films, or commercial projects.

What does a 3D Modeling Artist do?

A 3D Modeling Artist creates three-dimensional digital models for use in films, video games, animations, and other visual media. They sculpt objects, characters, and environments using specialized software like Blender, Maya, or ZBrush. Their work involves adding textures, refining details, and ensuring models are optimized for animation or rendering. They collaborate with animators, game developers, and designers to bring creative concepts to life.

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3D Artist

3D Artist

Higharc

Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

About Us
Higharc is a VC-backed startup that is changing how new homes are designed and built. Join a founding team who've shipped products for Autodesk, Electronic Arts, Nike, and Apple. We have raised a total of $83M with support from top-notch venture capital firms and more than 18 strategic investors-industry leaders in construction, building products manufacturing, and distribution.
Higharc's cutting edge Visualization team is growing! We are looking for a highly capable 3D Artist to create high-quality, photo-realistic assets and scenes for architectural visualization projects.
What You'll Do
This role requires strong individual execution skills as well as the ability to collaborate effectively within a fast-paced production environment. Expect to:
  • Create and refine detailed photo-realistic assets and full scenes that meet both artistic and technical standards
  • Develop and revise models, materials, lighting, and compositions for interactive and rendered environments
  • Ensure all assets meet performance, memory, and optimization requirements
  • Collaborate closely with team members to maintain consistency, quality, and production velocity
  • Take ownership of assigned projects from intake through final delivery
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of production workflows, documentation, and quality standards
About You
You're a systems thinker who thrives when you are able to balance artistic excellence with technical precision. You use your clear communication skills and strong ownership mindset and take pride in your work.
You have:
  • 3+ years in game development, real-time visualization, or environment production
  • Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine Editor and Engine (including Blueprint authoring)
  • Professional experience utilizing Maya, Zbrush, Adobe Photoshop, and Substance Painter/Designer
  • Experience shipping projects or delivering production-quality scenes
  • An ability to work in structured production pipelines
  • High-quality modeling and asset creation skills with an emphasis on scene assembly, lighting and composition, and optimization for real-time environments
  • Exceptional attention to detail--you work fast and accurately
  • A passion for solving visual and technical challenges

Working at Higharc
Higharc has been remote first since our founding in 2018. We offer flexible hours so you can do your best work without missing out on life. Higharc offers competitive salaries with significant equity, in a fast-growing, well-funded company.
Personal healthiness is an important value for us- we provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with unlimited PTO, and meaningful maternity/paternity leave to all U.S based employees that are full-time. You'll also have access to other big-company benefits such like short and long-term disability plans and a 401K. Haven't worked remotely before? We provide a stipend to create the ideal home office.

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