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Roblox

3D Artist

San Mateo, CA · On-site

Roblox is seeking a 3D Artist with expertise in Key Art, Composition, and Cinematic Character ... animation. * Portfolio of key art / posed renders demonstrating strong composition, lighting, and ...

The Mill

Technical Artist

Manhattan, NY

$139.20K - $166.60K/yr

The Technical Artist will assist teams of artists in tackling projects and be equipped to provide ... Lighting - Be well versed in the various lighting techniques in Unreal and instruct the artists in ...

The Mill

Technical Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$139.20K - $166.60K/yr

The Technical Artist will assist teams of artists in tackling projects and be equipped to provide ... Lighting - Be well versed in the various lighting techniques in Unreal and instruct the artists in ...

AGBO

Pipeline Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

Animation, rigging, cloth, and creature techniques * Shading, lighting, and rendering techniques ... Train and support artists to use the developed tools. * Perform other duties as assigned.

Netflix

$117.50K - $140.70K/yr

... * Assist with animation tests and in-engine validation, iterating on rigs, tools, and workflows ... Technical Artist, with a strong focus on character and animation pipelines. * Expert-level ...

ARTHREX

OR

$126.90K - $151.80K/yr

Requisition ID: 66202 Title: Technical Artist III- UI/UX Main Objective : Assists in the ... lighting, materials, animations, animation rigs, skinning and VFX with Realtime engines like Unity ...

Embraer

Unreal Engine Technical Artist

Melbourne, FL

$117.70K - $140.90K/yr

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Unreal Engine 5, including materials, lighting ... Support rigid body simulations, physics interactions, and animation systems within Unreal. Ensure ...

AGBO

Pipeline Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$150.90K - $186.40K/yr

Animation, rigging, cloth, and creature techniques * Shading, lighting, and rendering techniques ... Train and support artists to use the developed tools. * Perform other duties as assigned.

Dance Place

Lighting Technician

Washington, DC · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Come enjoy an exciting and inclusive team environment of movement artists who share a common goal ... Facilities & General Technical Support * Assist with audio/visualsetup, scenic builds, deck moves ...

MARKETSCALE LLC

3D Artist

Dallas, TX · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

... scene by lighting and texturing the product, and then add animation to show how the product ... The 3D Artist position is a full-time role, with competitive salary, full employee medical benefits ...

Enludio

Senior Technical Artist (Contractor)

Orlando, FL · On-site

$118.60K - $141.90K/yr

... Assist artists with engine-specific tasks, such as material setup, asset integration, and lighting ... Knowledge of animation and rigging workflows. * Familiarity with CAD-to-real-time workflows.

Dance Place

Lighting Technician

Washington, DC · On-site

Come enjoy an exciting and inclusive team environment of movement artists who share a common goal ... Facilities & General Technical Support * Assist with audio/visualsetup, scenic builds, deck moves ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant animation lighting artist in the United States is $29.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.76 and $32.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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The Assistant Animation Lighting Artist primarily focuses on supporting the lighting process for animated scenes, working closely with lighting artists to set up and adjust lighting setups. They typically require knowledge of lighting software, basic animation principles, and industry-standard tools. Their work environment is often in animation studios, VFX companies, or game development teams. This role is commonly searched alongside similar positions like Lighting Artist or Lighting Technician, but the Assistant Animation Lighting Artist specifically emphasizes support tasks within animation projects.

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3D Artist

3D Artist

Roblox

San Mateo, CA • On-site

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Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Roblox is seeking a 3D Artist with expertise in Key Art, Composition, and Cinematic Character Posing/Animation to join The Kitchen, our internal creative studio. In this role, you'll help bring Roblox's worlds, characters, and stories to life through cinematic animation, expressive posing, and high-impact visuals. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for creating both motion and still imagery, delivering polished 3D Key Art and expressive Cinematic Character Animation that defines how millions of players experience Roblox across campaigns, trailers, and social moments. This role requires an expert eye for composition, lighting, and rendering to produce high-end visuals that serve as the visual heartbeat of Roblox's marketing and brand experiences.

You Will:

  • Rig, pose, and render characters for static compositions, delivering polished assets for posters, banners, thumbnails, and social campaigns.
  • Animate characters, creatures, and props for cinematic sequences, gameplay trailers, and promotional content.
  • Develop expressive performances that convey personality, emotion, and narrative beats.
  • Build and stage environments that enhance composition and visual storytelling.
  • Collaborate closely with designers, marketers, editors, motion designers, and producers to create striking imagery that communicates story, mood, and brand identity.
  • Optimize assets for both high-resolution print and digital platforms.
  • Iterate quickly based on feedback from creative leads, ensuring alignment with brand and project goals.
  • Maintain efficient file structures and workflows for smooth handoff and versioning.

You Have:

  • 5+ years of professional experience in 3D motion design, character animation, or video post-production.
  • Strong understanding of character rigging, anatomy, and motion principles.
  • Proven ability as a 3D character animator, with a demo reel showcasing expressive, polished animation.
  • Portfolio of key art / posed renders demonstrating strong composition, lighting, and storytelling.
  • Solid grasp of visual design fundamentals (composition, color, lighting, silhouette).
  • Proficiency in industry-standard tools and workflows (e.g., Cinema4D, Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance, Redshift), including preparing assets to be shared across Digital Content Creation applications.
  • Experience compositing or finishing renders in After Effects, Photoshop. etc.
  • The ability to adapt quickly to feedback and iterate in a collaborative environment.
  • Detail-oriented with a cinematic eye for storytelling.
  • Strong communicator, comfortable presenting work and receiving critique.

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