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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 ...

ZAGG, Inc.

Sr 3D Artist / Art Director

Midvale, UT · On-site

Midvale, Utah (onsite) Sr 3D Artist / Art Director About Us At ZAGG Brands, we're at the forefront ... Light, texture, position, compose and render photorealistic, premium-quality images that ...

ZAGG Inc

Senior 3D Artist / Art Director

Midvale, UT · On-site

Sr 3D Artist / Art Director Location: Midvale, Utah (onsite) Full-Time | On-site | Department ... Light, texture, position, compose and render photorealistic, premium-quality images that ...

TheLab

CGI Lighting

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The CGI Lighting Artist collaborates closely with modelers, texture artists, compositors ... Technical Skills: 3D Software * 3ds Max * Houdini Rendering Engines * V-Ray * Karma Production

Aechelon Technology

Geospecific 3D Modeler

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

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Applicants must demonstrate ability to create, UV map, texture and light a range of low poly to ... Background/degree in Animation and Visual Effects, Media Arts, Industrial Design, 3D Modeling or ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3d 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.

What does a 3D texture artist do?

A 3D Texture Artist creates the surface details of 3D models by applying textures, colors, and patterns to enhance realism or stylization. They work with tools like Photoshop, Substance Painter, and Mari to craft high-quality materials such as metal, fabric, or skin. Their work is essential in video games, films, and animations to make objects and characters look believable. Texture artists often collaborate with modelers, lighting artists, and animators to ensure seamless visual integration.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a 3D texture artist?

To thrive as a 3D Texture Artist, you need expertise in texture painting, UV mapping, and a solid understanding of materials and surface detail, typically supported by a relevant art or design degree. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Adobe Substance Painter, Photoshop, and 3D software like Maya or Blender is essential, with certification in these tools considered a plus. Attention to detail, creativity, good communication, and the ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams distinguish top candidates. These combined skills allow artists to create realistic, appealing textures that enhance 3D models and meet both artistic and technical project requirements.

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Infographic showing various 3D Texture Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 81% In-person, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,070 per year, or $39.5 per hour.

Principal Visual Artist

Fanatics Collectibles

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Principal Visual Artist

We're building a small, senior team to create exceptional real-time, web-first interactive experiences across our portfolio. Work that pushes what WebGL can do and sets the bar for high-craft fan engagement. We blend the creative sensibility of top interactive studios with the technical ambition of game development, and we're hiring the founding members who will shape everything that follows.

We're looking for a Principal Visual Artist to lead the visual identity and art direction of our interactive work. You'll partner with the Creative Director to define the look and feel of each project, set the visual standard for the team, and drive that quality from early concept through to production-ready assets across 2D and 3D. As the team grows, you'll lead and mentor artists, shape workflows, and own the visual direction of features end to end.

You care about craft at every stage. You understand that great real-time art starts with smart decisions made early, and you're comfortable taking ownership across disciplines in a small team where your judgment sets the quality bar.

What you'll do

  • Lead the visual direction of features and projects, translating creative vision into clear production direction through concepts, style frames, and visual references
  • Define and maintain the visual language, tone, and quality standard across all output as the team and portfolio grow
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of artists, providing feedback, direction, and career development support
  • Produce concept, illustration, and 2D art assets (textures, surface detail, iconography, UI elements, graphic work) that integrate into 3D and interactive environments
  • Model, UV, texture, rig, and animate 3D assets to production standard, working within defined real-time budgets
  • Use motion and animation tools to produce motion references and effects concepts that guide technical implementation
  • Collaborate closely with the wider creative team to ensure clean, well-structured handoff for runtime, iterating based on how art behaves in-engine
  • Shape art production workflows, asset pipelines, and standards as the team scales

What we're looking for

  • A portfolio that spans disciplines: concept and illustration, texture and surface work, 3D modelling, and asset production, showing both range and depth
  • Proven experience leading visual direction on features or projects, with the judgment to make art decisions that serve the overall experience
  • Experience leading, mentoring, or growing artists on a team
  • Strong visual development skills: style frames, mood boards, colour theory, and composition thinking
  • Proficiency in Blender (or equivalent) for 3D modelling, UV layout, texturing, rigging, and animation
  • Strong 2D skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, or equivalent, with a focus on texture creation, graphic design, and illustrative work
  • Understanding of real-time asset constraints: poly budgets, texture resolution and atlasing, material complexity, and what makes assets performant at runtime
  • A collaborative approach: you hand off cleanly, communicate constraints clearly, and take technical feedback without friction

Bonus

  • Background in game development (highly preferred) or experience producing assets for a real-time engine
  • Experience with motion design, animated asset production, or creating animation references to guide a technical team
  • Familiarity with glTF pipelines and well-structured, runtime-ready exports
  • Experience with shader authoring or authoring tools

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