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InfiniteEdge

3D Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$95K - $107K/yr

Social Description IcyBox is looking for a 3D Designer to bring our products and unboxing moments ... Build high-quality hard-surface models (watches, boxes, packaging, product details); organic ...

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Kensoft Inc.

3D Artist

New York, NY · Remote

$55/hr

About the Role We are looking for a talented and creative 3D Artist to join our team. The ... Develop realistic or stylized textures, materials, and surfaces. * Set up lighting, cameras, and ...

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 ... Experience with organic and hard surface modeling with clean, optimized topology and UVs.

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 ... Experience with organic and hard surface modeling with clean, optimized topology and UVs.

Collabera

Graphics Technician

Rapid City, SD

Job duties include, but not limited to, 3D Hard Surface Modeling, 3D model optimization, Texture creation, UV Mapping, Rigging, Animating, and Rendering. He /She should be knowing any 3DS knowledge.

RS&H

Junior 3D Visualization Artist

Tampa, FL

RS&H is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Junior 3D Visualization Artist to join our ... work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to ...

Jobgether

Our partner is looking for a 3D Artist - Vehicles Team based in Netherlands. This role offers the ... surfaces, doors, and similar assemblies. * Optimize assets for real-time performance while ...

RS&H

Junior 3D Visualization Artist

Tampa, FL · On-site

RS&H is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Junior 3D Visualization Artist to join our ... work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to ...

RS&H

Junior 3D Visualization Artist

Tampa, FL

RS&H is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Junior 3D Visualization Artist to join our ... work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to ...

Lindeman & Associates

3D Designer

Culver City, CA · On-site

LA brings together artists, editors, and storytellers into one hyper-collaborative team ... Model new product ideas from sketches and scrap, including both hard surfaces and soft materials

Lindeman & Associates

3D Designer

Culver City, CA · On-site

$50 - $65/hr

LA brings together artists, editors, and storytellers into one hyper-collaborative team ... What You'll Do: • Model new product ideas from sketches and scrap, including both hard surfaces ...

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How much do entry level 3d hard surface artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level 3d hard surface 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.

Are entry level 3D hard surface artists in high demand?

Entry level 3D hard surface artists are in moderate demand as industries like gaming, film, and product design seek skilled artists proficient in software such as Blender or Maya. Opportunities are growing with the increasing use of 3D modeling in various digital media, but competition remains due to the specialized skill set required.

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Entry level 3D hard surface artists can find jobs in video game development, film and animation, product design, and virtual reality projects. These roles typically involve creating detailed models of machinery, vehicles, or other hard surface objects using software like Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max, often requiring a strong understanding of modeling, texturing, and rendering techniques.

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Visiting Asst. Teaching Professor, 3D Digital Design and Visual Effects

Nku

Highland Heights, KY • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Position Title:

Visiting Asst. Teaching Professor, 3D Digital Design and Visual Effects

Position Type:

Temporary

About the Role:

Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor, 3D Digital Design and Visual Effects

Northern Kentucky University seeks candidates for a one-year appointment as a full-time, Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in the 3D Digital Design and Visual Effects program (DFX), part of the School of Media & Communication in the College of Informatics. DFX is an undergraduate program that offers a Bachelor of Arts degree and works with nearly 100 students across their major and minor programs. Housed in the state-of-the-art Griffin Hall, it is located only 10 minutes south of Cincinnati, OH. Students and faculty are connected to a region that provides a variety of internships, experiential media projects, and collaborative opportunities.

The full-time non-tenure track temporary position is for the 2026-27 Academic year and begins August 2026.

This position will meet a critical need in the School of Media and Communication by providing teaching and professional expertise in DFX. The individual occupying this position will have proficiency in multiple, if not all, of the following program: Autodesk, Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Maxon Zbrush, and Unreal Engine 5. They will teach some combination of courses such as the following: Visual Fundamentals for Digital Media, Principles of Digital 3D Animation, 3D Modeling Fundamentals, 3D Hard Surface Modeling, Computer Games and Digital Society, and Non-Linear Interactive Storytelling.

Primary Responsibilities:
Teach 4-4 load (fall0sprint) of DFX courses in the Media & Journalism Program with focus primarily on 3D Digital Design skills courses in a face-to-face format.
Maintain office hours in line with department policies.
Attend required department-wide meetings.
Participate in course assessment, as needed.
Establish and maintain working relationships with a diverse group of staff, students and faculty.
Questions regarding the nature of the position should be directed to Stacie Jankowski at meihauss1@nku.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position has been filled.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants with a Master's degree or equivalent level of experience in 3D Digital Design and Visual Effects or a closely related field with significant professional experience will be considered.
Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate education and teaching effectiveness.
Ability to teach current courses in our undergraduate catalog.

Preferred Qualifications:
A record of successful teaching in addition to the minimum qualifications listed.

A complete application will require: a letter of application, CV, a portfolio of sample work demonstrating appropriate background knowledge, copies of recent teaching evaluations if available (qualitative and quantitative, and references.

Any candidate who is offered a position at NKU will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

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