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CrossFire Group

Principal Digital Artist

Oshkosh, WI · Hybrid

$30.09/hr

Bachelor's degree in Digital Art, Graphic Design, Game Design, Animation, or a related field ... Ability to collaborate effectively with creative, technical, and engineering teams. PREFERRED ...

CrossFire Group

Principal Digital Artist

Oshkosh, WI · Hybrid

$30/hr

Bachelor's degree in Digital Art, Graphic Design, Game Design, Animation, or a related field ... Ability to collaborate effectively with creative, technical, and engineering teams. PREFERRED ...

Booming Games

Senior HTML5 Game Developer

Oregon, WI · On-site

$60 - $90/hr

Your passion for online casino games combined with your technical knowledge allows us to bring the ... Integrate static art, animations (Spine), image sequences, and particles. * Use libraries like PIXI ...

ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.

WI · On-site

$99 - $184/hr

Drive visual and technical quality to deliver cutting-edge, AAA-worthy lighting. * Direct and ... Experience in a secondary area such as environments, animation, or VFX. * Experience with basic ...

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Raven Software

WI · On-site

$99 - $184/hr

... to solve technical and creative challenges and deliver industry-leading lighting for the ... Work closely with the Art Director to bring life, mood, and visual clarity to gameplay and ...

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ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.

WI · On-site

$99 - $184/hr

Work closely with the Art Director to bring ambience, life, and drama to environments, gameplay ... Drive visual and technical quality to deliver cutting‑edge, AAA‑worthy VFX. * Prototype VFX ...

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ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.

WI · On-site

$82 - $152/hr

Work closely with the Lighting Lead, Art Director, and cross‑discipline partners to bring life ... Meet and exceed visual and technical quality targets to deliver cutting‑edge, AAA‑worthy ...

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How much do animation technical director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for animation technical director in Wisconsin is $116,591.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,600.00 and $155,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an animation technical director do?

An Animation Technical Director (TD) is responsible for developing and maintaining the technical aspects of animation production. They create tools, scripts, and workflows to streamline animation pipelines and solve technical challenges. TDs collaborate with animators, modelers, and software engineers to optimize performance and ensure seamless integration of assets. Their role is essential in balancing artistic vision with technical efficiency in animated films, TV shows, or video games.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an animation technical director?

To thrive as an Animation Technical Director, you need a strong background in computer graphics, programming (such as Python or C++), and animation pipeline management, often supported by a relevant degree in computer science, animation, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software like Maya, Houdini, and proprietary production tools, as well as scripting and shot management systems, is essential. Problem-solving, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate with artists and engineers are key soft skills in this role. These skills ensure the smooth integration of artistic and technical elements, allowing for efficient production pipelines and high-quality animated content.

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Infographic showing various Animation Technical Director job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,591 per year, or $56.1 per hour.

Principal Digital Artist

CrossFire Group

Oshkosh, WI • Hybrid

$30.09/hr

Contractor

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

PRINCIPAL DIGITAL ARTIST
3D Visualization | Digital Design | AR/VR | AI-Assisted Creative
                            
Location: Oshkosh, WI | Hybrid
Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Hybrid | 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote
Employment Type: Long-Term Contract | Potential Contract-to-Hire        

BRING VEHICLE CONCEPTS TO LIFE
Our client is seeking a talented Principal Digital Artist to create high-quality digital visualization content supporting vehicle design, engineering, marketing, and customer presentations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a digital artist with a strong eye for lighting, realism, composition, and visual storytelling who wants to work with 3D visualization, real-time environments, AR/VR, animation, and emerging AI-assisted creative tools.

You will collaborate with industrial designers, engineers, and other cross-functional partners to transform engineering and design data into photorealistic renderings, animations, interactive models, and immersive digital experiences.

A portfolio is required with your resume. Candidates will not be considered without a portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Create photorealistic static renderings and animated visualizations of new and existing vehicle designs.
  • Transform engineering and design data into compelling visualization content.
  • Use AI-assisted creative tools to visualize concepts, develop vehicle hero shots, and support animation workflows.
  • Create content across multiple digital mediums while balancing visual quality and performance.
  • Support the development of real-time 3D, AR, and VR experiences used to evaluate design, ergonomics, cognitive load, and user experience.
  • Collaborate with industrial design teams on in-vehicle and web-based UI experiences.
  • Create 2D assets for presentations, videos, 3D renderings, marketing materials, and digital experiences.
  • Develop storyboards in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Create graphics including isometric illustrations, infographics, posters, icons, and UI elements.
  • Maintain libraries of vehicle models, materials, icons, and UI assets.
  • Support engineering design reviews, marketing initiatives, customer presentations, and bid proposals.
  • Provide project updates regarding progress, strategy, risks, and deliverables.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver creative work that meets high visual-quality standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Digital Art, Graphic Design, Game Design, Animation, or a related field.
  • Strong artistic and design eye, particularly for lighting, realism, composition, layout, and visual quality.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Strong understanding of visual and design principles.
  • Experience or exposure to creating real-time 3D and/or VR experiences.
  • Experience incorporating AI-assisted creative workflows and digital content generation while maintaining professional visual standards.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with creative, technical, and engineering teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 6+ months of related professional, internship, freelance, or project experience.
  • Experience with Maya, V-Ray, KeyShot, or similar 3D visualization applications.
  • Experience with Adobe Photoshop and After Effects.
  • Knowledge of low-poly modeling, UV mapping, and texture baking.
  • Experience with real-time 3D engines such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or VRED.
  • Working knowledge of multiple 3D modeling and visualization tools.
  • Experience creating automotive, vehicle, industrial, product, or engineering visualizations.
  • Portfolio demonstrating strong 3D rendering, lighting, realism, animation, or interactive visualization work.
POSITION DETAILS
Location: Oshkosh, WI
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with two remote days per week
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour
Employment Type: Contract with potential for direct hire based on performance and business needs
Interview Process: Resume and portfolio review followed by an onsite interview lasting approximately 1 to 1.5 hours
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

PORTFOLIO REQUIRED
Please submit a portfolio or portfolio link along with your resume demonstrating relevant digital art, 3D visualization, rendering, animation, AR/VR, or interactive design work.

Applications submitted without a portfolio cannot be considered. I will contact you for the portfolio. 

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Company Description

Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.

Since our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.