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Epic Games

Hard Surface Outsource Lead

Cary, NC · On-site

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

The ideal candidate would be a talented 3D artist who is able to communicate equally effectively ... Work closely with the HS Cosmetics Lead and HS Art Leads to pull together clear creative direction ...

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 ...

Target Brands, Inc.

3D Designer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

As a 3D Designer , you will lead the creation of compelling, design-driven 3D content that brings ... Collaborate cross-functionally with technical artists, merchandising, marketing, digital teams, and ...

Target

3D Designer

Minneapolis, MN

As a 3D Designer , you will lead the creation of compelling, design-driven 3D content that brings ... Collaborate cross-functionally with technical artists, merchandising, marketing, digital teams, and ...

Jam City

Level Design Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Only applies to full-time positions. We are looking for a Level Design Artist to create Hidden ... Lit 3d scenes that are optimized for mobile devices. * Edit or create high-quality and optimized 3D ...

Jam City

Level Design Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Only applies to full-time positions. We are looking for a Level Design Artist to create Hidden ... Lit 3d scenes that are optimized for mobile devices. * Edit or create high-quality and optimized 3D ...

Jam City

Level Design Artist

San Francisco, CA

$90K - $110K/yr

Only applies to full-time positions. We are looking for a Level Design Artist to create Hidden ... Lit 3d scenes that are optimized for mobile devices. * Edit or create high-quality and optimized 3D ...

Umusic

3D Motion Specialist

Santa Monica, CA

How we LEAD: Merchandise and e-commerce is part of the fabric of music culture. For artists, it's a ... The 3D Motion Specialist helps shape these experiences by transforming creative concepts into ...

Umusic

3D Motion Specialist

Philadelphia, PA

How we LEAD: Merchandise and e-commerce is part of the fabric of music culture. For artists, it's a ... The 3D Motion Specialist helps shape these experiences by transforming creative concepts into ...

TheLab

CGI Lead

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$20.75 - $28.25/hr

The CGI Supervisor is responsible for the technical and artistic quality of all 3D computer ... Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of CGI artists, including modeling, texturing ...

Umusic

3D Motion Specialist

New York, NY · On-site

How we LEAD: Merchandise and e-commerce is part of the fabric of music culture. For artists, it's a ... The 3D Motion Specialist helps shape these experiences by transforming creative concepts into ...

TheLab

CGI Lead

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$225K/yr

The CGI Supervisor is responsible for the technical and artistic quality of all 3D computer ... Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of CGI artists, including modeling, texturing ...

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As of Sep 2, 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 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% 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.

Hard Surface Outsource Lead

Epic Games

Cary, NC • On-site

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
ART
What We Do
Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire.
What You'll Do
Epic Games is searching for an experienced Hard Surface Outsourcing Lead to support and supervise creative hard surface content provided by outsource partners. Working alongside Hard Surface Art Leads, and reporting to the Hard Surface Cosmetics Lead, the Outsource Lead will provide front-line creative feedback for work submitted for Fortnite. Though the role will be mainly supervisory, the individual should be an experienced artist, having worked in AAA titles before, and have a solid hands-on art background, with a very strong foundation of 3D modeling for both hard and soft surfaces. The ideal candidate would be a talented 3D artist who is able to communicate equally effectively, both with outsource partners and internal teams, to ensure the timely delivery of high quality assets to the next stage in the art pipeline. Their skills will include; a keen artistic eye for 'clean' 3D modelling, documenting existing pipelines, creating blockouts, paintovers and exemplar assets and, ultimately, providing clear visual feedback to vendors at each stage of the process.
In this role, you will
  • Work closely with the HS Cosmetics Lead and HS Art Leads to pull together clear creative direction for the assets to be created, and then ensure this information is packaged and conveyed to the Vendor as clearly as possible. Work with Directors, Production, and internal partners to evaluate, hire, and onboard vendors
  • Collect or generate detailed documentation, video reference, and examples of art asset production, procedures, and engine requirements to support the external vendors
  • If required, making any needed fixes to keep assets consistent and technically game ready as they're handed off from the outsource partner
  • Clearly communicating modeling and paint feedback to the outsource partner, and ensuring those creative notes and goals are met. Informing leadership in the event that isn't happening
  • Communicating and partnering with the HS implementation team ensuring outsourced assets are ingested into the pipeline and engine correctly
  • When required, some amount of hands-on art production delivering assets for the project, ensuring they are familiar with and capable of working inside of the Epic pipeline
  • Bug support, triage, and resolution for any art assets that have been created by the outsourcing team
What we're looking for
  • Experience in shipping AAA titles across multiple platforms
  • Experienced shipping 3D production assets for games in either character, weapon, or prop disciplines
  • Experienced in game art asset creation in a variety of software packages including Maya, 3ds Max, Zbrush, Photoshop, Substance, etc
  • Experience in modeling, creating UV's and texturing is essential
  • Must be highly organized, self-driven, customer focused, and a great team player
  • Must be a clear and concise communicator, able to deliver complex creative feedback across external vendor locations
  • Experienced working within a team and a high pressure production environment
  • You're user-focused, passionate, solutions-focused, and innovative
  • A PLUS - Fluency in languages other than English, including Chinese, German, Spanish, Italian, or Russian
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
ABOUT US
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

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