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TRICK 3D

TECHNICAL ARTIST

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$120K - $144K/yr

TRICK 3D sits at the forefront of immersive content and technology innovation in VR, AR, MR and ... Expert knowledge, both artistic and technical in Adobe suite, Max or Maya, and Unreal Engine.

Trick 3d

TECHNICAL ARTIST

Atlanta, GA

$120K - $144K/yr

TRICK 3D sits at the forefront of immersive content and technology innovation in VR, AR, MR and ... Expert knowledge, both artistic and technical in Adobe suite, Max or Maya, and Unreal Engine.

Epoch Games

3D Creature Artist

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

Unreal Engine 4 ( * 3D Modeling Software, be it 3DS Max, Maya, Blender or similar. Must have valid license for said software. * Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Substance Painter, Marmoset, 3D Coat, or similar ...

Epoch Games

Lead 3D Game Artist

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

Ability to manage others, especially 3D Game Artists * Ability to work with and provide ... Autodesk 3DS Max / Maya * Blender * Pixologic ZBrush / Mudbox Recommended 2D Image Software (either ...

Target Brands, Inc.

3D Designer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

Collaborate cross-functionally with technical artists, merchandising, marketing, digital teams, and ... 3ds Max, Maya, Blender, Substance Suite, Unreal Engine, KeyShot, CLO, Browzwear, or similar ...

Target

3D Designer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

Collaborate cross-functionally with technical artists, merchandising, marketing, digital teams, and ... 3ds Max, Maya, Blender, Substance Suite, Unreal Engine, KeyShot, CLO, Browzwear, or similar ...

Virtual Producer

Unreal Artist/Generalist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

We are looking for a passionate, multifaceted Unreal Artist, Generalist to help create beautiful ... Unreal Engine 4, 3D modeling in 3ds Max, Animation in 3ds Max or Maya, Houdini for games. #J-18808 ...

Aquent

3D Modeler

Corte Madera, CA · On-site

$65 - $66.66/hr

... artistic integrity and manufacturing precision. You will collaborate closely with industrial ... 3ds Max, Blender, or equivalent platforms capable of outputting exact CAD geometry and photo ...

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 ... Proficiency with ZBrush, Maya, 3ds Max, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and other industry-standard ...

ESP IT

3D Specialist

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

... seeking a 3D Artist who will be responsible for creating detailed but efficient 3D models of ... Max. Retopology and baking Texture and vector editing with Adobe Creative Suite Strong ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3d max 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 3D Max Artist is a professional who specializes in creating three-dimensional models, animations, and visual effects using Autodesk 3ds Max software. They work in various industries such as gaming, film, architecture, and advertising to produce realistic or stylized digital assets. Their skills include modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and sometimes animating objects or scenes. 3D Max Artists collaborate with other designers and developers to bring creative concepts to life in digital form.

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To thrive as a 3D Max Artist, you need strong proficiency in 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering, typically supported by formal training in graphic design, animation, or a related field. Expertise in Autodesk 3ds Max, along with familiarity with tools like V-Ray, Photoshop, and other industry-standard plugins, is essential. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure the creation of visually compelling and technically accurate 3D assets that meet project requirements and client expectations.

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3D Max Artists working on large-scale projects often encounter challenges such as managing complex scenes with high polygon counts, ensuring consistent file organization, and meeting tight deadlines. To handle these issues, it's important to use efficient modeling and rendering techniques, regularly optimize assets, and collaborate closely with other team members like animators and texture artists. Adopting a disciplined workflow and leveraging features like layers and proxies in 3ds Max can greatly improve efficiency and maintain project quality throughout the production process.

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3D Max artists are in high demand in industries such as gaming, film, architecture, and product design, where 3D modeling and rendering skills are essential. Proficiency in software like Autodesk 3ds Max, along with a strong portfolio and knowledge of related tools like V-Ray or Corona Renderer, can improve job prospects due to ongoing industry growth and technological advancements.

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3D Max artists' salaries vary based on experience, location, and industry, but entry-level positions typically start around $40,000 to $60,000 annually, while experienced professionals can earn $70,000 to over $100,000. Skilled artists proficient in modeling, texturing, and rendering with software like 3ds Max are in high demand in fields such as gaming, film, and architecture.
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TECHNICAL ARTIST

Atlanta, GA • On-site

TRICK 3D
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about TRICK 3Dexternal

$120K - $144K/yr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Here at TRICK 3D, we're building beautiful virtual worlds. Wanna join?
TRICK 3D sits at the forefront of immersive content and technology innovation in VR, AR, MR and much more. Our team is pioneering landscape-shifting work and ideas for large brands and top entertainment innovators. TRICK 3D works closely with our Fortune 500 and entertainment industry clients as an innovation partner; our client roster includes CNN, Cartoon Network, Delta Air Lines, Georgia Power, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG), Turner Broadcasting System, Sprout, Virgin Australia and many more. Our team is tight-knit and passionate and gets fired up by innovative, effective and beautiful work.
Job Description
We are seeking a Technical Artist with proven experience using the Unreal Engine to work closely with our real-time content and product development teams.
The ideal Technical Artist will be a technical problem-solver and have a passion for technical design, pipeline efficiency, and visual quality. The ideal candidate crafts blueprints and code to engineer technical solutions for our clients, wields Unreal Engine 4 and other content creation software masterfully to create beautiful content, and works closely with project producers, art directors and project leads to maintain a cohesive vision of quality and efficiency.
Qualifications
  • Collaborate with artists and producers to identify and overcome technical hurdles in new and ongoing projects, offering strategic advice for research, development, and project execution.
  • Apply technical problem-solving to achieve practical solutions to artists' needs that improve visual quality & reduce production time.
  • Actively seek opportunities to improve team creative skills and product quality by researching and sharing software and techniques.
  • Maintain technical integrity of team through documentation and management of best practices, naming conventions, asset libraries, and external resources.
  • Ability to work effectively with game design and technical constraints while maximizing visual quality in Unreal, 3DS Max, and Maya.
  • Expert knowledge, both artistic and technical in Adobe suite, Max or Maya, and Unreal Engine.
  • Expert knowledge of Unreal's Blueprint system.
  • Familiarity with Unity & C#
  • Understanding of shader node graph and physically-based shading and rendering workflows, especially in Unreal Engine.
  • Experience with organic and hard surface modeling with clean, optimized topology and UVs.
  • Excellent comprehension of architecture, material use, and construction principles, as well as a master-level understanding of light, color, form, and spatial relationships.

Not Required, but Preferred:
  • Asset management and strategic pipeline development experience.
  • Familiarity with HTML, CSS, Javascript, XML.
  • VR/AR Experience.
  • Experience building dynamic apps that connect to a web-based backend such as Heroku, Firebase, or general REST APIs.
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Perforce/Helix and Git.
  • Networking and/or server administration for Windows and Linux systems.
  • Working knowledge of CMS systems like Drupal.
  • Familiarity with Server-side scripting experience with PHP, Python and database administration with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL.

Additional Information
TRICK 3D offers an exceptionally creative and flexible workplace and competitive compensation. We dig and hire creative, nimble, driven, team-oriented and passionate people and provide them with opportunities to solve, grow and create.
TRICK 3D employee benefits include:
  • A week-long winter holiday break in addition to three weeks paid time off each calendar year.
  • Office snacks, coffee, tea, beer, frequent team lunches, and regular team outings.
  • Holiday parties, happy hours, and team building activities.
  • Medical insurance with a low employee contribution.
  • Short-term disability (paid for by the employer).
  • An incredible client list including some of the most recognized brands.
  • A casual and creative work environment with flexible in and out times.

TRICK 3D is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our studio. We don't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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