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Akima, LLC

Intermediate 3D Artist

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Pinnacle Solutions is looking for a passionate and motivated Intermediate 3D Artist to join our ... Create high-quality platforms (aircraft, vehicles, environments, etc.) that meet and exceed our ...

Akima, LLC

Intermediate 3D Artist

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Pinnacle Solutions is looking for a passionate and motivated Intermediate 3D Artist to join our ... Create high-quality platforms (aircraft, vehicles, environments, etc.) that meet and exceed our ...

General Motors

3D Artist

Warren, MI · Hybrid

As a 3D Artist, you will create visual concepts, explore design directions, and partner with UI ... You will support multiple GM brands and contribute across many areas of the in-vehicle user ...

General Motors

3D Artist

Warren, MI · On-site

As a 3D Artist, you will create visual concepts, explore design directions, and partner with UI ... You will support multiple GM brands and contribute across many areas of the in-vehicle user ...

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 ... We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with ...

Epic Games

Senior Concept Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

Produce clean, buildable production concepts that give 3D Artists, Environment Artists, and ... vehicles, organic environments, and stylized design * Proficiency in Photoshop, Procreate, or ...

Stellantis

CGI Artist

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

This individual will need an eye for detail, artistic ability, and technical capacity to learn advanced software programs and vehicle configuration data and systems. This includes taking 3D data ...

Stellantis

CGI Artist

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

This individual will need an eye for detail, artistic ability, and technical capacity to learn advanced software programs and vehicle configuration data and systems. This includes taking 3D data ...

AGBO Films LLC

Asset Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded 3D artist with strong skills in modeling, surfacing, layout ... Create high-quality real-time assets including characters, environments, vehicles, weapons, and ...

AGBO

Asset Artist

Los Angeles, CA

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded 3D artist with strong skills in modeling, surfacing, layout ... Create high-quality real-time assets including characters, environments, vehicles, weapons, and ...

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As of Jul 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3d vehicle 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 in the 3D Vehicle Artist position, and why are they important?

A 3D Vehicle Artist requires expertise in 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering, underpinned by a solid understanding of form, scale, and mechanical detail. Mastery of software such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, Substance Painter, and Photoshop is typically expected, and experience with game engines like Unreal or Unity is highly valued. Creativity, attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for excelling in this field. These qualifications ensure artists can produce visually compelling, technically accurate vehicle assets that meet project requirements and integrate smoothly with multidisciplinary teams.

What is a 3D Vehicle Artist job?

A 3D Vehicle Artist is responsible for designing, modeling, and texturing vehicles for video games, films, simulations, or other digital media. They create high-quality, detailed vehicle assets that match the project’s artistic style and technical requirements. Their work involves using 3D software like Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max, along with texturing tools like Substance Painter. Understanding real-world vehicle mechanics and proportions is essential to ensuring accuracy. They often collaborate with concept artists, animators, and technical artists to bring visually compelling and functional vehicles to life.

What types of teams and departments does a 3D Vehicle Artist typically collaborate with?

3D Vehicle Artists frequently work alongside concept artists, environment artists, animators, and technical artists to ensure assets fit seamlessly into the visual and functional requirements of a game or simulation. Collaboration with design and engineering teams is also common to maintain accuracy and achieve optimal performance in digital environments. Daily interactions may include feedback sessions, asset reviews, and troubleshooting meetings to address any technical or artistic challenges. Working well within these interdisciplinary teams not only speeds up production but also allows for the sharing of ideas to enhance the final product.

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Infographic showing various 3D Vehicle Artist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% Internship, 58% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 24% Temporary. Highlights an 82% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,070 per year, or $39.5 per hour.
Intermediate 3D Artist

Intermediate 3D Artist

Akima, LLC

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Full-time

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7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

258th of 369 rated engineering

Job description

Pinnacle Solutions is looking for a passionate and motivated Intermediate 3D Artist to join our virtual development team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, have a can-do attitude, and be willing to take ownership and help grow the capabilities of our growing engineering team.
This position will provide an opportunity to apply academic and professional experience to the creation of serious games. Must be able to work in a highly collaborative and fast-paced production environment with other artists and software designers and developers. Models will be used in Unity 3D and Unreal game engines for virtual training applications. Candidate must have the ability to take guidance and direction from project leadership, technical leads and Subject Matter Experts and be able to adapt to changes in direction or switch projects rather quickly. The artist will primarily be responsible for modeling and texturing photo realistic, low poly mechanical/environmental assets using photographs, schematics, sketches, and input from Subject Matter Experts.
Responsibilities
  • Create accurate, photo-realistic low-poly 3D models & textures based on provided source materials (photos, technical drawings, etc.).
  • Implement art assets into Unity or Unreal.
  • Collaborate with other artists to develop and maintain a strong 3D, photo-realistic pipeline.
  • Use your knowledge of materials, lighting, composition, and color theory to produce visually accurate assets.
  • Work collaboratively with a cross-disciplinary team of art, programming, and production to produce applications for training purposes.
  • Create high-quality platforms (aircraft, vehicles, environments, etc.) that meet and exceed our visual standards.
  • Set-up scenes in Unity or Unreal, dictated by the storyboard, and render high-quality sequences based on the level of interactivity.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree Digital Art, Game Art, Animation, or related technical discipline. Coursework should include classes in traditional drawing and painting, as well as the use of 3D tools like Maya, 3D Studio Max and Blender.
  • 4+ years of on-the-job experience.
  • Experience building 3D models, UV unwrapping, and packing UV's using Autodesk Maya.
  • Experience texturing 3D models in a realistic PBR style using Adobe Substance Painter.
  • Experience working in Unity 3D, Unreal or other game engines.
  • Must have experience using Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator.
  • Must present portfolio of past game-related or real-time modeling experience.

Job ID
2026-24001
Work Type
Hybrid
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Pinnacle Solutions, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, Pinnacle Solutions provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, Pinnacle Solutions delivers comprehensive services for general construction and renovation, as well as civil and marine construction.
As a Pinnacle Solutions employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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As an Alaska Native Corporation headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Akima is dedicated to delivering superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for our Iñupiat shareholders. Akima maintains a portfolio of small businesses, 8(a) companies, and operating companies that deliver simplified and accelerated access to the products and services agencies need to ensure mission success.

Industry

Specialty trade contractors

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

1995

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