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Valicy

3D Artist

Wilmington, NC · On-site

Job Title: 3D Artist Location: Wilmington, NC Department ... NC Art Reports To: Art Lead Status: Exempt Online art portfolio (Required at the time of ...

MARKETSCALE LLC

3D Artist

Dallas, TX · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

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 ...

MARKETSCALE LLC

3D Artist

Dallas, TX · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

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 ...

INSPYR Solutions

3D Artist

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$50 - $80/hr

Lead the 3D asset production from rendering models to launch in collaboration with technical artists, product visualization designers, producers, product marketers, product managers, and engineers ...

Canoo

3D Visualization Artist

Justin, TX · On-site

Job Title 3D Visualization Artist About Canoo Canoo's mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build ... This position is full-time in-office. Candidates must reside within Dallas TX or have a reasonable ...

ZAGG Inc

Senior 3D Artist / Art Director

Midvale, UT

Midvale, Utah (onsite) Full-Time | On-site | Department: Creative/Marketing About Us At ZAGG Brands, we're at the forefront of innovation, empowering mobile lifestyles in an ever-evolving world. As ...

ZAGG, Inc.

Senior 3D Artist / Art Director

Midvale, UT · On-site

Midvale, Utah (onsite) Full-Time | On-site | Department: Creative/Marketing About Us At ZAGG Brands, we're at the forefront of innovation, empowering mobile lifestyles in an ever-evolving world. As ...

teamLFG

3D Character Art Lead

$153K - $230K/yr

As the 3D Character Art Lead at teamLFG, you will guide and help create art with the team from pre ... As a leader for the character art team, you'll demonstrate a balance of artistic expertise with a ...

Together Group

Senior Real-Time Viz Artist

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Senior Real-Time Viz Artist Department: Imerza Employment Type: Full Time Location: Imerza ... We are looking for a Senior 3D Artist with deep UE5 production experience who can own complex tasks ...

Flying Bark Productions

3D Animation Lead

Denver, NC · On-site +1

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 ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time 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 Full Time Lead 3D Artist vs 3D Artist?

AspectFull Time Lead 3D Artist3D Artist
ResponsibilitiesOversees projects, manages team, sets creative directionExecutes 3D modeling, texturing, and animation tasks
ExperienceTypically 5+ years, leadership skills requiredEntry to mid-level, focus on technical skills
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, often in a studio or remote teamIndividual or team-based, project-specific
CredentialsPortfolio, relevant certifications, leadership experiencePortfolio, technical proficiency, possibly certifications

The main difference between a Full Time Lead 3D Artist and a 3D Artist is the level of responsibility. The Lead manages projects and guides the team, while the 3D Artist focuses on executing specific tasks. Both roles require a strong portfolio, but the lead position demands leadership skills and experience managing projects.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Lead 3D Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,524 per year, or $25.7 per hour.

3D Artist

Valicy

Wilmington, NC • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Job Title: 3D Artist
Location: Wilmington, NC
Department: NC Art
Reports To: Art Lead
Status: Exempt
Online art portfolio (Required at the time of application) - This can be work-related or personal projects outside of work-related activities
WHO WE ARE:

We are Valicy.

We make games. We also make the machines they run on.
What we're building matters. How we treat people matters more.
OUR MISSION
We exist to create excellent gaming experiences, treat our customers the way we want to be treated, and positively impact people's lives through a culture of care.
Seven values guide how we work. We call it our FIGHTER mindset:
Fun: Enjoy the journey together
Innovative: Consistently pushing new boundaries through creativity
Growth: Committed to growing personally and professionally
Humble amp; Passionate: It’s important to be both
Teamwork: Built on trust, healthy conflict, commitment, accountability, and results
Excellence: Pursuing high standards in everything we do
Relational: Building trust and relationships with customers and teammates


If this is the kind of place you've been looking for, let's talk.

SUMMARY: The ideal candidate for 3D Artist has experience modeling, texturing, and lighting engine-ready assets in a stylized world. A solid grasp of form, color, and light for both 2D and 3D art assets is essential. The 3D Artist will work across all aspects of a game's visual design, UI, art, and more. Blending artistic expertise and technical ability, the 3D Artist will create visually stimulating content that will enhance game playability and showcase original experiences to a wide player audience.
QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understand company Mission, Vision, and Values and be an ambassador of MVV.
- Create high-quality 3D and 2D assets to meet fast-paced deadlines.
- Demonstrate strengths in modeling, texturing, and lighting of 3D assets.
- Organize and implement assets in the Unity 3D game engine.
- Collaborate effectively with a team of artists and programmers to offer creative solutions to both art and game design challenges.
- Produce concept sketches and quick edits to communicate artistic concepts with the team.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A strong portfolio demonstrating a breadth of art styles and techniques
- 1-3 years experience in a related position
- A high level of proficiency using Maya to create fun and stylized characters/assets
- An eye for color and composition in 2D and 3D designs
- Skilled in Photoshop
- Ability to sculpt stylized assets or characters in Zbrush
- Experience in the Unity3D game engine (importing assets, animation editor, shuriken particle system)
Preferred Requirements:
- Art degree (Associates or Bachelors)
- Experience in casino or mobile gaming industry
- Understanding of the visual style and gameplay of top tier slot games
- Experience with Substance Painter
This Job Description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing Company objectives. The description incorporates the most typical duties performed and covers only the primary functions and responsibilities of the position. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of those duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.

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