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Akima, LLC

Intermediate 3D Artist

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Experience building 3D models, UV unwrapping, and packing UV's using Autodesk Maya. * Experience texturing 3D models in a realistic PBR style using Adobe Substance Painter. * Experience working in ...

Akima, LLC

Intermediate 3D Artist

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Experience building 3D models, UV unwrapping, and packing UV's using Autodesk Maya. * Experience texturing 3D models in a realistic PBR style using Adobe Substance Painter. * Experience working in ...

ARTHREX

3D Artist II

Naples, FL

... models and textures. * Maintains an organized workflow and collaborates with team timelines and expectations. Knowledge and Skills: * Intermediate knowledge of Maya, 3D Studio Max, ZBrush required.

Arthrex

3D Artist II

Naples, FL · On-site

... models and textures. * Maintains an organized workflow and collaborates with team timelines and expectations. Knowledge and Skills: * Intermediate knowledge of Maya, 3D Studio Max, ZBrush required.

Arthrex

3D Artist II - Digital Innovation

Naples, FL · On-site

... models and textures. * Maintains an organized workflow and collaborates with team timelines and expectations. Knowledge and Skills: * Intermediate knowledge of Maya, 3D Studio Max, ZBrush required.

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As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance maya 3d modeling in the United States is $63,866.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $62,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFreelance Maya 3D ModelingFreelance 3D Animation
Skills RequiredModeling, texturing, sculpting in MayaAnimation, rigging, motion in Maya
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, freelance projects, visual effectsFilm, gaming, advertising, visual effects
Common UsageCreating 3D models for assets, environmentsBringing models to life through movement and effects

Freelance Maya 3D Modeling focuses on creating detailed 3D models and assets, while Freelance 3D Animation involves bringing those models to life through movement and effects. Both roles require proficiency in Maya but serve different stages of the 3D production pipeline.

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Intermediate 3D Artist

Intermediate 3D Artist

Akima, LLC

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 8 days ago

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7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

258th of 369 rated engineering

Job description

Pinnacle Solutions is looking for a passionate and motivated Intermediate 3D Artist to join our virtual development team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, have a can-do attitude, and be willing to take ownership and help grow the capabilities of our growing engineering team. This position will provide an opportunity to apply academic and professional experience to the creation of serious games. Must be able to work in a highly collaborative and fast-paced production environment with other artists and software designers and developers. Models will be used in Unity 3D and Unreal game engines for virtual training applications. Candidate must have the ability to take guidance and direction from project leadership, technical leads and Subject Matter Experts and be able to adapt to changes in direction or switch projects rather quickly. The artist will primarily be responsible for modeling and texturing photo realistic, low poly mechanical/environmental assets using photographs, schematics, sketches, and input from Subject Matter Experts.
Responsibilities
  • Create accurate, photo-realistic low-poly 3D models & textures based on provided source materials (photos, technical drawings, etc.)
  • Implement art assets into Unity or Unreal.
  • Collaborate with other artists to develop and maintain a strong 3D, photo-realistic pipeline.
  • Use your knowledge of materials, lighting, composition, and color theory to produce visually accurate assets.
  • Work collaboratively with a cross-disciplinary team of art, programming, and production to produce applications for training purposes.
  • Create high-quality platforms (aircraft, vehicles, environments, etc.) that meet and exceed our visual standards.
  • Set-up scenes in Unity or Unreal, dictated by the storyboard, and render high-quality sequences based on the level of interactivity.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree Digital Art, Game Art, Animation, or related technical discipline. Coursework should include classes in traditional drawing and painting, as well as the use of 3D tools like Maya, 3D Studio Max and Blender.
  • 4+ years of on-the-job experience.
  • Experience building 3D models, UV unwrapping, and packing UV's using Autodesk Maya.
  • Experience texturing 3D models in a realistic PBR style using Adobe Substance Painter.
  • Experience working in Unity 3D, Unreal or other game engines.
  • Must have experience using Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator.
  • Must present portfolio of past game-related or real-time modeling experience.

Job ID
2026-21609
Work Type
Hybrid
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Pinnacle Solutions, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, Pinnacle Solutions provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, Pinnacle Solutions delivers comprehensive services for general construction and renovation, as well as civil and marine construction.
As a Pinnacle Solutions employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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As an Alaska Native Corporation headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Akima is dedicated to delivering superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for our Iñupiat shareholders. Akima maintains a portfolio of small businesses, 8(a) companies, and operating companies that deliver simplified and accelerated access to the products and services agencies need to ensure mission success.

Industry

Specialty trade contractors

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

1995

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