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TRICK 3D

TECHNICAL ARTIST

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$120K - $144K/yr

  • Medical

  • PTO

TRICK 3D sits at the forefront of immersive content and technology innovation in VR, AR, MR and ... The ideal Technical Artist will be a technical problem-solver and have a passion for technical ...

Trick 3d

TECHNICAL ARTIST

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$120K - $144K/yr

  • Medical

  • PTO

TRICK 3D sits at the forefront of immersive content and technology innovation in VR, AR, MR and ... The ideal Technical Artist will be a technical problem-solver and have a passion for technical ...

NxT Level

Technical Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$130K - $156K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Technical Artist ... Must have 3 or more years experience with Maya and modern 3D art pipelines * Proven experience ...

Sawhorse Productions

Roblox 3D Artist

Los Angeles, CA

$30 - $45/hr

This freelance role is built for a well-rounded modeler who moves fluidly between realistic and ... Work closely with Art Directors, Technical Artists, and Game Designers to maintain consistency in ...

Sawhorse Productions

Roblox 3D Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$30 - $45/hr

This freelance role is built for a well-rounded modeler who moves fluidly between realistic and ... Work closely with Art Directors, Technical Artists, and Game Designers to maintain consistency in ...

Sawhorse Productions

Roblox 3D Artist

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$30 - $45/hr

This freelance role is built for a well-rounded modeler who moves fluidly between realistic and ... Work closely with Art Directors, Technical Artists, and Game Designers to maintain consistency in ...

NxT Level

Technical Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Technical Artist ... Must have 3 or more years experience with Maya and modern 3D art pipelines * Proven experience ...

KONAMI GAMING INC

Senior Technical Artist

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$116K - $139K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Technical Artist fits in between the technical team and the art team, enabling the ... Iterate on Unity 3D scene implementation to finalize product and other creative requirements.

Konami Gaming, Inc

Senior Technical Artist

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Technical Artist fits in between the technical team and the art team, enabling the ... Iterate on Unity 3D scene implementation to finalize product and other creative requirements.

Lnw

Technical Artist

Raleigh, NC

$123K - $147K/yr

Implement art assets in 2D and 3D games. Participate in the planning, architecting, and ... Excellent attention to detail. Assist Artists and Engineers with technical issues related to the ...

Itransition

Technical Artist

$130K - $155K/yr

Basic knowledge or hands-on experience with 3D assets and workflows Responsibilities * Implement ... Work closely with artists and developers to integrate visual content into the game * Help optimize ...

Lnw

Technical Artist

Raleigh, NC

$123K - $147K/yr

Implement art assets in 2D and 3D games. Participate in the planning, architecting, and ... Excellent attention to detail. Assist Artists and Engineers with technical issues related to the ...

Hardsuit Labs

Technical Artist (Mid - Senior)

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$144K - $173K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Develop advanced, optimized materials via node graphs using 3D/vector math. Create stunning real ... Job Details * Job Title: Technical Artist * Reports to: Studio Art & Animation Director

Light and Wonder, Inc.

Technical Artist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$123K - $147K/yr

Essential Job Functions: • Implement art assets in 2D and 3D games. • Participate in the ... Artists and Engineers with technical issues related to the art pipeline. • Assist with ...

Hardsuit Labs

Technical Artist (Mid - Senior)

Seattle, WA · Remote

$130K - $155K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Develop advanced, optimized materials via node graphs using 3D/vector math. Create stunning real ... Job Details * Job Title: Technical Artist * Reports to: Studio Art & Animation Director

Grover Gaming

Technical Artist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$123K - $147K/yr

Essential Job Functions: • Implement art assets in 2D and 3D games. • Participate in the ... Artists and Engineers with technical issues related to the art pipeline. • Assist with ...

Crossroads Church

Technical Artist

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$121K - $145K/yr

A solid foundation and experience in 3D work is absolutely essential. We are looking for an artist ... Maintain documentation of technical and workflow problems and solutions. * Build and manage a ...

Crossroads Church

Technical Artist

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$121K - $145K/yr

A solid foundation and experience in 3D work is absolutely essential. We are looking for an artist ... Maintain documentation of technical and workflow problems and solutions. * Build and manage a ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance 3d technical artist in the United States is $138,713.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $152,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance 3D Technical Artist vs 3D Generalist?

AspectFreelance 3D Technical Artist3D Generalist
CredentialsPortfolio, technical skills, possibly certifications in 3D softwarePortfolio, broad 3D skills, sometimes certifications
Work EnvironmentFreelance projects, remote or on-site, client-specificStudio or freelance, diverse projects
Industry UsageVFX, gaming, animation studios, freelance platformsGame development, animation, advertising, freelance or studio

While both roles require strong 3D skills, a Freelance 3D Technical Artist specializes in technical workflows, scripting, and pipeline integration, often working independently with clients. A 3D Generalist has a broader skill set across modeling, texturing, and animation, typically employed within studios. The choice depends on whether you prefer technical specialization or a versatile 3D skill set.

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Infographic showing various Freelance 3D Technical Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $138,713 per year, or $66.7 per hour.

Senior 3D Technical Artist/Creative Technologist

General Robotics

Redmond, WA • On-site

$155K - $205K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

General Robotics is building the future of general robot intelligence. Our mission is to enable rapid, robust, and safe deployment of general intelligence for autonomous systems and robotics. Our core platform, GRID, provides a comprehensive source of robot skills through a fast cloud-native runtime to make any robot intelligent - across aerial, wheeled, humanoid, quadruped, arm robots and more.
We are seeking a 3D Technical Artist/Creative Technologist to be the expert responsible for onboarding new robots to the AirGen and GRID platforms, customizing implementations to specific use cases, and ensuring our AI-powered autonomous systems perform flawlessly in high-fidelity virtual environments.
Embedded within the Customer Success organization, you will work with customers directly to translate their complex real-world challenges into technical simulation solutions. You will focus on the development of the pipeline for ingesting complex robotic systems into Unreal Engine (AirGen) and NVIDIA Isaac Sim. This role offers a front-seat view of the transformative impact of Physical AI in industry and an opportunity to learn from, and work alongside, a world-class team of AI and robotics pioneers.
Responsibilities
  • Robot Onboarding & Optimization: Develop workflows to onboard robotic CAD and high-fidelity models into Unreal Engine (AirGen) and Isaac Sim, ensuring physical accuracy, proper kinematics, and performance optimization for real-time sensor simulation.
  • Custom Implementation & Tooling: Develop custom tools and simulation scenarios tailored to specific customer use cases, including sensor modeling (Lidar, Depth, RGB) and drone flight environments.
  • Synthetic Data Generation (SDG): Build and develop pipelines for generating high-quality, large-scale synthetic datasets to train computer vision and AI models for autonomous navigation.
  • Digital Twins & Data Capture: Develop 3D scanning and photogrammetry workflows to create digital twins of real-world environments and assets for high-fidelity simulation.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Robotics Engineers, Perception Teams, and Simulation Engineers to ensure the visual and physical fidelity of our digital environments matches real-world sensor data.

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, Technical Animation, Robotics, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Technical Artist/Technical Director/Creative Technologist in gaming, VFX, or industrial simulation.
  • Houdini: Strong proficiency in Houdini for procedural environment generation, asset processing, and simulation workflows.
  • USD Expertise: Deep understanding of Universal Scene Description (USD) for multi-tool pipelines, specifically within the NVIDIA Omniverse / Isaac Sim ecosystem.
  • Engine Proficiency: Deep expertise in Unreal Engine (Blueprints, Materials, Niagara, Profiling) and/or NVIDIA Isaac Sim.
  • Technical Literacy: Strong understanding of PBR workflows, lighting, and real-time rendering constraints.
  • Capture Experience: Experience with 3D scanning, photogrammetry, and studio photography for asset creation.
  • Python Proficiency: Ability to write scripts to automate tasks within DCC tools and simulation environments.
  • Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows operating system proficiency.
  • Security and Privacy focused mindset.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Azure Cloud Infrastructure: Knowledge of Azure for cloud-based simulation, managing remote compute for rendering, or scaling synthetic data generation pipelines.
  • Optitrack & Motion Capture: Experience setting up and operating Optitrack systems for motion capture, including skeletal tracking or rigid body tracking for robotic validation.
  • Customer-Facing Experience: A courteous and professional demeanor with experience working closely with customers to translate requirements into deliverables.
  • C++ Development: Proficiency in C++ for Unreal Engine (extending classes, performance optimization) or building standalone native tools.
  • Advanced AI/CV: Experience with World Models, Gaussian Splatting, or Neural Radiance Fields (NeRFs).
  • Agentic Workflows: Familiarity with AI-driven automation or agentic behaviors within simulation environments.
  • General knowledge of networks and computer infrastructure.

Bonus Skills
  • CAD & 3D Printing: Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and 3D printing for rapid prototyping, robot maintenance, or custom sensor mounting.
  • Hardware hacking: Raspberry Pi, Arduino, IOT, soldering etc
  • Flight Ops: Part 107 Drone Pilot License or significant experience piloting UAVs.
  • Robotics API: Experience with ROS/ROS2 or specialized robotics simulators like Mujoco.

Base Salary Range
The anticipated base salary for this position is $155,000 - $205,000. Your actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, experience, and location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for benefits including medical, 401K and other health benefits.
Work Authorization
This role is open to candidates currently based in and authorized to work in the US.
Equal Opportunity Employer
General Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the
basis of any status protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview
process, please contact: HR@GeneralRobotics.company

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