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Northern Impact

Designer | Healthcare

San Diego, CA · On-site

$21.75 - $26.50/hr

The firm has 11 offices all around the world focusing on healthcare, arts and culture, community ... Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, 3D Max, SketchUp, Rhino, InDesign, and other BIM technology is ...

ARTHREX

Technical Artist III- UI/UX (REMOTE)

OR · Remote

$89K - $170K/yr

Technical Artist III- UI/UX (REMOTE) Salary Range: Salary Minimum: $89,500 Salary Maximum: $170,000 ... Including new AI art tools and traditional 3D art tools like Maya, 3DS Max , Zbrush, Houdini, Adobe ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Immersive Artist

Austin, TX

$55K - $126K/yr

... 3D environments and models using industry software, including Maya, Z-Brush, and 3DS Max. You'll ... artistic growth. As part of our innovation laboratory, you'll also get to help the team explore new ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Immersive Artist

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$55K - $126K/yr

... 3D environments and models using industry software, including Maya, Z-Brush, and 3DS Max. You'll ... artistic growth. As part of our innovation laboratory, you'll also get to help the team explore new ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Immersive Artist

Austin, TX · On-site

$55K - $126K/yr

... 3D environments and models using industry software, including Maya, Z-Brush, and 3DS Max. You'll ... artistic growth. As part of our innovation laboratory, you'll also get to help the team explore new ...

Socket.dev

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment ... Professional experience using a 3D content creation application such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender ...

Epic Games

Principal Environment Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment ... Professional experience using a 3D content creation application such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender ...

Gunfire Games

VFX Artist (Mid/Senior)

Austin, TX · On-site

Proficiency with Photoshop and 3D Studio Max, Maya, or comparable 3D software. * Understanding of ... Strong artistic eye and attention to detail. * Excellent communication, interpersonal, and ...

Imerza

Senior Real-Time Viz Artist

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Senior 3D Artist: Imerza is a digital twin and architectural visualization studio built on Unreal ... Proficiency in 3ds Max and/or Blender; Houdini and Substance beneficial. * Perforce required; Jira ...

Together Group

Senior Real-Time Viz Artist

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Senior 3D Artist Department: Imerza Employment Type: Full Time Location: Imerza Reporting To: Scott ... Proficiency in 3ds Max and/or Blender; Houdini and Substance beneficial * Perforce required; Jira ...

Gunfire Games

Temporary Environment Artist

Austin, TX · On-site

$60K - $105K/yr

... and 3ds Max, leveraging these tools to create high-quality 3D assets and environments. * You ... You have a solid understanding of artistic principles and apply this knowledge to create visually ...

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As of Sep 10, 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.

What are some common challenges 3D Max artists face when working on large-scale projects, and how can they be managed?

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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Designer | Science & Technology

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Northern Impact
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Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Overview
National multidisciplinary design firm is seeking a talented Designer to join their San Francisco office. In this role, you will be working on all phases of design & construction documentation of education, civic, and cultural projects. This position requires excellent time management, communication, and technical skills as you work closely with your team developing design concepts into high quality documents.
The firm has 11 offices all around the world focusing on healthcare, arts and culture, community, corporate, education, and government projects. Recently, the firm won the prestigious American Architecture Award for Museums and Cultural Building, along with IIDA Healthcare Design Award.
Responsibilities
  • Develop a thorough understanding of projects' design philosophy and provide input to the design and building performance strategy
  • Work closely with the senior project designer, contribute to project's technical design effort, subsequent detailed design development, project coordination and quality control efforts during all phases of project work
  • Seek creative and innovative solutions and develop appropriate research and documents to support your solutions.
  • Actively collaborate with consultants and knowledge resources to ensure the project deliverables are coordinated, integrated, and support the design concept and performance goals of the project.
  • Prepare design and construction documents during all project phases, delivering complete, accurate and coordinated project documentation.
  • Advance the production of schematic, design development and construction documents in compliance with project scope, schedule, cost, and design intent.
  • Perform construction administration duties (e.g., RFI's, RFP's, change orders, etc.)
  • Pursue your architectural registration

Qualifications
We're looking for individuals with Interest in working on medium to large-scale project types in a very collaborative environment and who have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture (Master's degree is preferred)
  • Between 0-4 years of experience
  • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, 3D Max, SketchUp, Rhino, InDesign, and other BIM technology is essential
  • OSHPD/HCAI Experience Required

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