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Full Time 3D Rigger Jobs (NOW HIRING)

3D Artist

Dallas, TX ยท On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Rigging * Animation * Editing Requirements: * 3-5 years in 3D design and animation * Proficiencies ... The 3D Artist position is a full-time role, with competitive salary, full employee medical benefits ...

3D Artist

Dallas, TX ยท On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Rigging * Animation * Editing Requirements: * 3-5 years in 3D design and animation * Proficiencies ... The 3D Artist position is a full-time role, with competitive salary, full employee medical benefits ...

Senior 3D Technical Character Artist

Herndon, VA ยท On-site

$130.60K - $156.30K/yr

... full time basis on-site in Herndon, VA. This role requires an artist with strong technical ... The ideal candidate should have experience in rigging, sculpting, python/mel, shading, texture ...

Senior 3D Technical Character Artist

Herndon, VA ยท On-site

$130.60K - $156.30K/yr

... full time basis on-site in Herndon, VA. This role requires an artist with strong technical ... The ideal candidate should have experience in rigging, sculpting, python/mel, shading, texture ...

CAD/Lift Planner

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$25.75 - $35.50/hr

Southway Crane & Rigging, Inc. Position: CAD Designer/Engineer Tech Location: Houston, TX Reports ... Engineering Manager Southway is looking to add a full-time CAD Designer to our growing Branch.

CAD/Lift Planner

Houston, TX

$25.75 - $35.50/hr

Southway Crane & Rigging, Inc. Position: CAD Designer/Engineer Tech Location: Houston, TX Reports ... Engineering Manager Southway is looking to add a full-time CAD Designer to our growing Branch.

Systems Drafter

Erlanger, KY ยท On-site

$26 - $28/hr

Systems Drafter This is a full-time position working with the systems integration and rigging teams ... Knowledge of other 2D/3D CAD software is a plus. * Strong understanding of drafting standards and ...

This full-time salary position is based in Resolve Marine's office in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and ... rigging design and vessel connections, vessel arrangements and site plans. * Develop 3D hull models ...

This full-time salary position is based in Resolve Marine's office in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and ... rigging design and vessel connections, vessel arrangements and site plans. * Develop 3D hull models ...

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How much do full time 3d rigger jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time 3d rigger in the United States is $26.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Full Time 3D Rigger, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Full Time 3D Rigger, you need a strong understanding of anatomy, animation principles, and rigging techniques, often supported by a degree in animation, computer graphics, or a related field. Proficiency with industry-standard software like Autodesk Maya, Blender, and scripting languages such as Python or MEL is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with animators and modelers to create seamless character movement. These skills ensure high-quality rigs that enhance animation workflows and contribute to the overall production quality.

What are some common challenges faced by full-time 3D Riggers, and how can they be addressed?

Full-time 3D Riggers often encounter challenges such as creating rigs that balance both animator flexibility and technical stability, working with tight deadlines, and keeping up with rapidly evolving software tools. Effective communication with animators and modelers is crucial to ensure rigs function as intended and meet project needs. Regularly updating technical knowledge and collaborating closely with other departments can help overcome these challenges and contribute to smoother production workflows.

What are Full Time 3D Riggers?

Full Time 3D Riggers are professionals who create and maintain the digital skeletons and control rigs used to animate 3D models in films, video games, and other media. They work closely with 3D modelers and animators to ensure characters and objects move realistically and efficiently. Their job includes setting up systems for facial expressions, body movement, and mechanical actions, as well as troubleshooting any rigging-related issues. Working full time means they are typically employed by a studio or production company on a regular basis rather than freelancing.
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3D Artist

3D Artist

MARKETSCALE LLC

Dallas, TX โ€ข On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

MarketScale, the platform for B2B community engagement, is a hiring a 3D Artist to join our creative team. Located in Downtown Dallas, MarketScale has a high-energy culture that values continuous learning and relishes employee success. We are a community built around excellence, empowerment and the creative transmission of information and ideas.

Our 3D Artists create 3D product animation for incredible brands. As a 3D Artist at MarketScale we encourage you to be a storyteller, turning the 3D designs, into animations, finished with voiceover, music, and graphics, for marketing promotion.

If you like working with high tech, super cool products, in industries ranging from architecture to aerospace, this could be the opportunity for you to grow in your career and join the MarketScale community.

The ideal candidate has a background in 3D video production and can import 3D CAD files into Maya, set their scene by lighting and texturing the product, and then add animation to show how the product functions.

Job Duties:

  • Storyboarding
  • Texturing / Surfacing
  • Rigging
  • Animation
  • Editing

Requirements:

  • 3-5 years in 3D design and animation
  • Proficiencies in:
  • Maya
  • Redshift
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro

Extra points if you know:

  • Substance Painter
  • Unreal Engine
  • Perforce

To be considered for this role, please include a link to your demo reel, website and work samples that you have completed from start to finish.

The 3D Artist position is a full-time role, with competitive salary, full employee medical benefits, 401K with matching, paid time off (PTO) and additional benefits upon one year of employment such as the MarketScale Adventure Program (MAP) enabling a full week of subsidized travel in addition to PTO, monthly reloaded rewards card and regular team building and networking events.

MarketScale is a media company. Therefore, operates on premise at our facility in Bank of America Plaza in Downtown Dallas, with clients visiting daily, on-premise video and podcast studios, and travels frequently to industry events, video productions and more. As a result, this is an in-office, on-the-move job opportunity, in person, and not a work from home position.

MarketScale helps many of the worldโ€™s leading enterprise companies start and manage their own media channels including podcasts, live broadcasts and events, original video productions and more. If you are looking to work in an inspiring, creative and entrepreneurial field, in a fast-growing company, apply today.

Get to know our MarketScale Community. Follow our MarketScale Community Instagram @marketscalecommunity where we document our culture and the fun day to day activities around the office.

MarketScale will never ask for wire information or payment during any employment or job discussion. If you receive outreach from someone claiming to be a hiring representative of MarketScale, confirm they represent MarketScale with authentic MarketScale communication channels, email and phone and reach out on MarketScale.com to confirm. All hiring decisions are made only after a video conference. If you have not had a video conference with MarketScale but have a job offer, it is not an authentic MarketScale job offer.