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MARKETSCALE LLC

3D Artist

Dallas, TX · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Texturing / Surfacing * Rigging * Animation * Editing Requirements: * 3-5 years in 3D design and ... The 3D Artist position is a full-time role, with competitive salary, full employee medical benefits ...

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Designer, 3D Texture/Surfacing

NJ

$75K - $85K/yr

... Texture/Lookdev artist Strong PBR (physically based rendering) fundamentals experience Hands-on experience using Substance Painter or Mari Working knowledge of a 3D software like ZBrush and CLO ...

Scattermesh

3D Lighting Artist

Herndon, VA · On-site

The role requires a skilled artist with strong understanding of lighting and rendering ... Realize the Vision - Elevate high quality 3D character models by optimizing textures and shaders to ...

Lindeman & Associates

3D Designer

Culver City, CA · On-site

$50 - $65/hr

LA brings together artists, editors, and storytellers into one hyper-collaborative team ... models into 3D software, refine, and prep for lighting & texturing • Willingness to R&D angle ...

Lindeman & Associates

3D Designer

Culver City, CA · On-site

LA brings together artists, editors, and storytellers into one hyper-collaborative team ... models into 3D software, refine, and prep for lighting & texturing • Willingness to R&D angle ...

Scattermesh

3D Lighting Artist

Herndon, VA · On-site

The role requires a skilled artist with strong understanding of lighting and rendering ... Realize the Vision - Elevate high quality 3D character models by optimizing textures and shaders to ...

DK Global

3D Generalist

Redlands, CA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

The artist will create a wide variety of Models for Architecture, Characters, Props, Vehicles, and ... Possess strong 3D modeling/texturing skills using 3DS Max. * Possess strong character/vehicle ...

Side

3D Character Artist - Talent Pool (N Americas)

$123K - $130K/yr

As a 3D Character Artist , you will play a key role in crafting high-quality characters that bring ... This mid-level generalist role focuses on modeling, texturing, and optimizing character assets ...

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.

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3d modeling texture 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 typical day for a 3D Modeling Texture Artist involves collaborating closely with art directors, animators, and other team members to develop and refine 3D assets for games, films, or other digital projects. You’ll spend your time sculpting models, applying and adjusting textures, and ensuring assets meet both visual and technical specifications. Daily tasks often include team meetings to discuss feedback, prioritizing tasks based on project timelines, and troubleshooting challenges with shading or material compatibility. The role combines independent creative work with regular teamwork, offering a dynamic balance between artistic expression and technical problem-solving.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the 3D Modeling Texture Artist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a 3D Modeling Texture Artist, you need strong proficiency in creating detailed 3D models and realistic textures, often supported by a bachelor's degree in game design, animation, or a related field. Expertise with industry-standard tools like Autodesk Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Adobe Photoshop—and familiarity with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity—is highly valuable. Attention to detail, creativity, problem-solving, and effective communication with cross-disciplinary teams are key soft skills. These abilities are vital to producing visually compelling digital assets that meet project requirements and support smooth collaboration in fast-paced production environments.

What is a 3D Modeling Texture Artist job?

A 3D Modeling Texture Artist creates detailed 3D models and applies textures to make them appear realistic or stylized for films, games, or other digital media. They use software like Maya, Blender, ZBrush, and Substance Painter to sculpt, paint, and refine assets. Their work ensures that objects, characters, and environments look visually appealing and fit the artistic direction of a project. This role requires strong artistic skills, a good understanding of materials, and knowledge of lighting and shading techniques.

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3D Artist

3D Artist

MARKETSCALE LLC

Dallas, TX • On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

MarketScale, the platform for B2B community engagement, is a hiring a 3D Artist to join our creative team. Located in Downtown Dallas, MarketScale has a high-energy culture that values continuous learning and relishes employee success. We are a community built around excellence, empowerment and the creative transmission of information and ideas.

Our 3D Artists create 3D product animation for incredible brands. As a 3D Artist at MarketScale we encourage you to be a storyteller, turning the 3D designs, into animations, finished with voiceover, music, and graphics, for marketing promotion.

If you like working with high tech, super cool products, in industries ranging from architecture to aerospace, this could be the opportunity for you to grow in your career and join the MarketScale community.

The ideal candidate has a background in 3D video production and can import 3D CAD files into Maya, set their scene by lighting and texturing the product, and then add animation to show how the product functions.

Job Duties:

  • Storyboarding
  • Texturing / Surfacing
  • Rigging
  • Animation
  • Editing

Requirements:

  • 3-5 years in 3D design and animation
  • Proficiencies in:
  • Maya
  • Redshift
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro

Extra points if you know:

  • Substance Painter
  • Unreal Engine
  • Perforce

To be considered for this role, please include a link to your demo reel, website and work samples that you have completed from start to finish.

The 3D Artist position is a full-time role, with competitive salary, full employee medical benefits, 401K with matching, paid time off (PTO) and additional benefits upon one year of employment such as the MarketScale Adventure Program (MAP) enabling a full week of subsidized travel in addition to PTO, monthly reloaded rewards card and regular team building and networking events.

MarketScale is a media company. Therefore, operates on premise at our facility in Bank of America Plaza in Downtown Dallas, with clients visiting daily, on-premise video and podcast studios, and travels frequently to industry events, video productions and more. As a result, this is an in-office, on-the-move job opportunity, in person, and not a work from home position.

MarketScale helps many of the world’s leading enterprise companies start and manage their own media channels including podcasts, live broadcasts and events, original video productions and more. If you are looking to work in an inspiring, creative and entrepreneurial field, in a fast-growing company, apply today.

Get to know our MarketScale Community. Follow our MarketScale Community Instagram @marketscalecommunity where we document our culture and the fun day to day activities around the office.

MarketScale will never ask for wire information or payment during any employment or job discussion. If you receive outreach from someone claiming to be a hiring representative of MarketScale, confirm they represent MarketScale with authentic MarketScale communication channels, email and phone and reach out on MarketScale.com to confirm. All hiring decisions are made only after a video conference. If you have not had a video conference with MarketScale but have a job offer, it is not an authentic MarketScale job offer.