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INNOCEAN

$140K - $149K/yr

... a 3D Experiential Design Manager to join our Kia team on a short-term, freelance basis! We don't ... We're looking for a bold, ideas-driven designer to help shape unforgettable brand experiences ...

SYPartners

Freelance Studio Designer

New York, NY · On-site

Ability to work in 2D & 3D environments. * Excellent organizational, communication, and problem ... This is a freelance position requiring regular on site presence in the NYC Manhattan office with ...

SYPartners

Freelance Studio Designer

New York, NY

Ability to work in 2D & 3D environments. * Excellent organizational, communication, and problem ... This is a freelance position requiring regular on site presence in the NYC Manhattan office with ...

Landor

Freelance Senior Designer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$50/hr

Landor is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our Chicago studio. Could this be you? We ... ManvsMachine (3D motion design). About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world ...

Landor

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$50/hr

Landor is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our New York studio. Could this be you ... ManvsMachine (3D motion design). About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world ...

Landor

Freelance Senior Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50/hr

Landor is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our Chicago studio. Could this be you? We ... ManvsMachine (3D motion design). About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world ...

Landor

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$50/hr

Landor is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our New York studio. Could this be you ... ManvsMachine (3D motion design). About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world ...

Landor

Freelance Senior Designer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$50/hr

Landor is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our Chicago studio. Could this be you? We ... ManvsMachine (3D motion design). About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world ...

TBN

FREELANCE MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Motion Graphic Designer with a proved track record of ... Create and design compelling 2D and 3D motion graphics for broadcast * Utilize software such as ...

HUSH

Freelance Motion Designer

New York, NY · Remote

Role: Freelance Motion Designer Level: Mid-level Supervisor: Art Director/Design Director Who we ... 3D design software, animation, and/or interface design ability. HUSH is an equal opportunity ...

HUSH

Freelance Motion Designer

New York, NY · On-site

Role: Freelance Motion Designer Level: Mid-level Supervisor: Art Director/Design Director Who we ... Hard skills: 2D & 3D design software, animation, and/or interface design ability. HUSH is an equal ...

HUSH

Freelance Motion Designer

Brooklyn, NY · On-site +1

Role: Freelance Motion Designer Level: Mid-level Supervisor: Art Director/Design Director Who we ... 3D design software, animation, and/or interface design ability. HUSH is an equal opportunity ...

Idea Peddler

Freelance Graphic Designer

Austin, TX · On-site

Illustration, photography, or 3D design experience * Eagerness to learn, experiment, and growno ... freelancer. This is a great opportunity to gain professional experience, grow your network, and ...

Idea Peddler

Freelance Graphic Designer

Austin, TX · On-site

Illustration, photography, or 3D design experience * Eagerness to learn, experiment, and grow-no ... freelancer. This is a great opportunity to gain professional experience, grow your network, and ...

Idea Peddler

Freelance Graphic Designer

Austin, TX · Hybrid

Illustration, photography, or 3D design experience * Eagerness to learn, experiment, and grow-no ... freelancer. This is a great opportunity to gain professional experience, grow your network, and ...

HUSH

Freelance Senior Designer

Brooklyn, NY · On-site +1

You can quickly generate both 2D and 3D sketches that bring concepts to life to test collaboratively with designers, strategists and technologists. You produce design work that leaders find polished ...

HUSH

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY

You can quickly generate both 2D and 3D sketches that bring concepts to life to test collaboratively with designers, strategists and technologists. You produce design work that leaders find polished ...

HUSH

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY · Remote

You can quickly generate both 2D and 3D sketches that bring concepts to life to test collaboratively with designers, strategists and technologists. You produce design work that leaders find polished ...

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance 3d designer in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Freelance 3D Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance 3D Designer, you need expertise in 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering, typically demonstrated through a strong portfolio and a relevant degree or certification. Mastery of industry-standard software such as Blender, Autodesk Maya, or Cinema 4D, along with familiarity with project management tools, is often required. Outstanding communication, creativity, and time management skills help you understand client needs and deliver projects on schedule. These competencies ensure you can produce high-quality, innovative designs while meeting client expectations and managing multiple projects independently.

How do Freelance 3D Designers typically manage client communication and project expectations?

Freelance 3D Designers often juggle multiple clients, making clear communication essential for success. They usually begin projects by discussing goals, deliverables, and deadlines in detail, often using contracts or written agreements to set expectations. Regular progress updates, shared drafts, and quick responses to feedback help ensure clients remain informed and satisfied. Many freelancers use project management tools or collaborative platforms to streamline communication and keep projects organized.

What is a Freelance 3D Designer?

A Freelance 3D Designer is a professional who creates three-dimensional models, animations, and visualizations for clients on a project-by-project basis rather than as a full-time employee. They often work with industries such as gaming, film, architecture, advertising, and product design. Freelance 3D Designers use specialized software to bring concepts to life, collaborating with clients to meet specific project requirements and deadlines. Their work can include modeling, texturing, rendering, and sometimes animation, depending on the project's needs.

What Does a Freelance 3D Designer Do?

A freelance 3D designer participates in creative projects for clients in computer animation, video game production, and television, film, and web series productions. Other 3D designers contract with architectural firms, construction companies, and product design and manufacturing companies to provide 3D visual renderings of building designs or manufacturing schematics. If you work in entertainment, your responsibilities are to take directions from creative designers and producers to develop artwork for those projects, using 3D design software. For production or construction projects, you have similar duties, rendering prototypes or potential designs in AutoCAD or other software.

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3D Experiential Design Manager, short-term freelance

3D Experiential Design Manager, short-term freelance

INNOCEAN

On-site

$140K - $149K/yr

Other

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

INNOCEAN USA, a full-service advertising agency, is looking for a 3D Experiential Design Manager to join our Kia team on a short-term, freelance basis! We don't just look for fresh talent; we look for fresh thinkers.

We’re looking for a bold, ideas-driven designer to help shape unforgettable brand experiences across Kia’s top-tier sports partnerships and live events. From concept to execution, this role plays a key part in bringing high-impact activations to life—blending creative vision, collaboration, and craftsmanship to deliver work that stands out on the biggest stages.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES  
•    Creative lead responsible for the ideation and development of activation concepts for Kia NBA partnerships, NBA tentpole events, Kia Forum, New Years Eve, Kia Center, FIFA World Cup, and all other ancillary Kia activations.  
•    Collaborate with Kia to understand project needs and plan out approach to on-site activations. 
•    Collaborate with Kia's agency partners to ensure activation elements are consistent with Kia brand idea, voice, style and tone 
•    Working with brand assets to put together comps, decks, and low funnel design projects to ensure a consistent look and feel with brand guidelines and agency assets.
•    Maintenance of reference materials for pitch decks to present general ideas to Kia clients. 
•    Manage the development of select creative needs
•    Provide Sports Marketing with 2D, and/or 3D environmental renders and creative for Kia approval and vendor’s usage. 
•    Design signage and materials to use for each activation and its accompanying channels.

REQUIREMENTS 
•    Minimum of 5-8 years of agency experience as a graphic designer or art director 
•    Demonstrated creative and critical thinking with the ability to build programs from concept through to execution  
•    Experience/ knowledge in NBA/WNBA is preferred 
•    Experience around arena display/activation is preferred 
•    Experience with on-site event marketing for the automotive industry is a plus but not required.  
•    Ability to problem-solve independently and in groups 
•    Strong time management skills. Ability to work in a very fast paced environment with limited resources.  
•    Proficient in preparing presentations (e.g. PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets). 
•    Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign CS5 or above 
 

Salary range: $140,000 to $149,000  
Pay is dependent upon several factors including but not limited to: years of experience, client, training, and transferable skills. 

Who are we? We are a global brand growth company, independent in spirit, built on one belief: if it doesn’t move people, it won’t move business. So, we go where others don’t. Deep inside human life. Closer to what people think, feel, value, and do. We’ve built the tools and methods to get there and stay there. The closeness is our advantage. That’s where momentum and growth live.
 

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