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Entry Level Lead 3D Artist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

In this volunteer position you will be managing, and review the 3D work of, a team of other talented 3D Artist who work on a variety of high-quality, textured 3D assets for the The Lays of Althas:

The 3D Animation Lead role involves managing and guiding a team of animators on a show, acting as ... The lead also coaches junior artists, collaborates with other departments, and supports production ...

Floorplan Artist

Tampa, FL · On-site

$120K - $143K/yr

MediaLab 3D Solutions is seeking an entry-level Floorplan Artist to join our Interactive Floor Plans Team. This position utilizes client-supplied CAD files and standards documents to create 2D ...

Floorplan Artist

Tampa, FL · Remote

$120K - $143K/yr

MediaLab 3D Solutions is seeking an entry-level Floorplan Artistto join our Interactive Floor Plans ... Artists utilize various programs including AutoCAD, Adobe Animate, and Adobe Illustrator. Our team ...

MediaLab 3D Solutions is seeking an entry-level Floorplan Artistto join our Interactive Floor Plans Team. This position utilizes client-supplied CAD files and standards documents to create 2D ...

NC · On-site

Digital Engineering Level of Experience : Entry - Level Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US ... The ideal candidate might be someone that enjoys working on little plastic models or doing arts ...

NC · On-site

Digital Engineering Level of Experience : Entry Level Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US ... The ideal candidate might be someone that enjoys working on little plastic parts or doing arts ...

The 3D Animation Lead role involves managing and guiding a team of animators on a show, acting as ... The lead also coaches junior artists, collaborates with other departments, and supports production ...

NC · On-site

Digital Engineering Level of Experience : Entry Level Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US ... The ideal candidate might be someone that enjoys working on little plastic parts or doing arts ...

NC · On-site

Digital Engineering Level of Experience : Entry Level Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US ... The ideal candidate might be someone that enjoys working on little plastic parts or doing arts ...

NC · On-site

Digital Engineering Level of Experience : Entry Level Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US ... The ideal candidate might be someone that enjoys working on little plastic parts or doing arts ...

NC · On-site

Digital Engineering Level of Experience : Entry Level Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US ... The ideal candidate might be someone that enjoys working on little plastic parts or doing arts ...

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

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level lead 3d artist in the United States is $25.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Lead 3D Artist vs Junior 3D Artist?

AspectEntry Level Lead 3D ArtistJunior 3D Artist
Experience0-2 years, with some leadership exposure0-1 years, entry-level
ResponsibilitiesAssists in project coordination, basic leadership tasks, and 3D modelingCreates 3D models, textures, and assets under supervision
SkillsBasic leadership, 3D software proficiency, teamworkProficiency in 3D software, foundational skills
Work EnvironmentCollaborative team, supervised projectsSupportive, learning-focused environment

The Entry Level Lead 3D Artist typically has some leadership responsibilities and coordinates tasks within projects, while the Junior 3D Artist focuses on developing technical skills and producing assets. The lead role involves more communication and basic oversight, whereas the junior role emphasizes skill-building and execution.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Lead 3D Artist job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,524 per year, or $25.7 per hour.
Lead 3D Game Artist

Lead 3D Game Artist

Epoch Games

Winston Salem, NC

Other

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Epoch Games is a volunteer-based, all-online, global game development team. We have no centrally-located headquarters and are unincorporated at this time. Most of the original founding members were modders developing the total conversion Middle Earth Roleplaying Project (MERP) mod for the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim:
http://www.moddb.com/mods/merp-middle-earth-roleplaying-project
Currently Epoch Games is developing The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO). LoA:SO is an in-development indie open-world RPG set in an original fantasy world. The game is being developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4 (UE4):
https://www.unrealengine.com/
For more information about the game, please check out our IndieDb page:
http://www.indiedb.com/games/the-lays-of-althas-sundered-order
NOTE: The address listed is our central office, but we are working as a completely remote development team at this time. No relocation is necessary.

Job Description

In this volunteer position you will be managing, and review the 3D work of, a team of other talented 3D Artist who work on a variety of high-quality, textured 3D assets for the The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO), a PC Game in development for PC. We are looking for someone knowledgeable with creating 3D Models and Textures and a good eye for critique.

Communication is key to a smooth and efficient pipeline. You must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with other team-members and not be afraid to ask should any problems arise. We are an English-speaking team, so English fluency is a must.

Other duties include following team policies (given through team orientation as upon acceptance to the team) as well as attending meetings through Slack (our instant message program that we use to communicate)

This is a volunteer position, so no monetary compensation is being offered. We also cannot offer any work visas. We are only looking for spare-time hours.

At this time, we are having to rely upon free (or previously licensed) software. Please refer to the applications listed below for guidelines. We do not endorse piracy in any shape or form.

Qualifications
  • Good Communication and Team-collaboration skills is a must

  • Ability to manage others, especially 3D Game Artists

  • Ability to work with and provide constructive criticism and feedback to 3D Models and Textures

  • Knowledge of Physically-based Rendering (PBR) experience for game modeling/sculpting required.

  • Knowledge of working with low-poly/game-ready assets required.

  • Knowledge of Texturing (Diffuse, Normal, Displacement etc).

  • A passion for game development

Additional Information

Recommended 3D Modeling Software (1 or more):

  • Autodesk 3DS Max / Maya

  • Blender

  • Pixologic ZBrush / Mudbox

Recommended 2D Image Software (either or both):

  • Photoshop (CS4 and up)
  • GIMP

If you are missing any, we can help provide you with software.

Also recommended experience with Unreal Engine