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Prisms VR

3D Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$110K - $140K/yr

As a 3D Artist, you will craft characters, environments, and educational 3D motion graphic ... game engines and mobile VR platforms. * Experience in creating Motion Graphic Animation in After ...

Thatgamecompany

Technical Game Designer

$80K - $140K/yr

Any interactive system applies - procedural animation, cloth simulation, player controls, AI ... Maya or 3D game engines * Portfolio of your work * Ok to take a test as part of our process Nice to ...

Prisms VR

3D Artist (Remote)

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$110K - $140K/yr

As a 3D Artist, you will craft characters, environments, and educational 3D motion graphic ... game engines and mobile VR platforms. * Experience in creating Motion Graphic Animation in After ...

Kensoft Inc.

3D Artist

New York, NY · Remote

$55/hr

About the Role We are looking for a talented and creative 3D Artist to join our team. The ... Experience with animation, game development, product visualization, or VFX is an advantage.

thatgamecompany

Technical Game Designer

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$80K - $140K/yr

Any interactive system applies -- procedural animation, cloth simulation, player controls, AI ... Maya or 3D game engines * Portfolio of your work * Ok to take a test as part of our process Nice to ...

Leland

Animation & CGI Coach

$108K - $123K/yr

This role includes helping students develop core animation techniques and 3D modeling skills, along ... film animation, game animation, and virtual reality design. Additional support includes skill ...

SAIC

3D Environmental Artist

Orlando, FL · On-site

Game Art * Digital Media * Animation * Visual Effects (VFX) * Environmental Design * Architecture ... Ideal candidates will demonstrate knowledge, coursework, internships, or personal project work in ...

SAIC

3D Environmental Artist

Orlando, FL

Game Art * Digital Media * Animation * Visual Effects (VFX) * Environmental Design * Architecture ... Ideal candidates will demonstrate knowledge, coursework, internships, or personal project work in ...

Epic Games

Technical Designer in Animation

Cary, NC · On-site

As a TDiA, you will use your animation sense and technical understanding of character animation to ... stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award ...

Epic Games

Technical Designer in Animation

Cary, NC · On-site

Build animation behavior tools, techniques, and frameworks that enable complex systems and ... stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for internship 3d game animator 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.

What is the difference between Internship 3D Game Animator vs 3D Character Modeler?

AspectInternship 3D Game Animator3D Character Modeler
Required SkillsAnimation, rigging, storytellingModeling, texturing, topology
Work EnvironmentGame studios, animation teamsGame studios, character design departments
Common Industry UsageCreating animated characters and scenesDesigning and building character models
CertificationsRelevant animation or 3D software courses3D modeling certifications, software proficiency

While both roles involve 3D skills, an Internship 3D Game Animator focuses on bringing characters to life through animation, whereas a 3D Character Modeler specializes in creating the visual models used in games. Both roles often collaborate but require different skill sets and tools.

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Infographic showing various Internship 3D Game Animator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 12% Internship, 58% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,866 per year, or $30.7 per hour.

3D Artist

Prisms VR

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

$110K - $140K/yr

Full-time

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

Job description

OUR MISSION:
Prisms VR is a San Francisco-based team of educators, game developers, and engineers transforming K12 STEM education through experiential real-world problem-solving powered by the next generation of spatial computing. We utilize adaptive Virtual Reality (VR) to engage, inspire, and open pathways to creative problem-solving to rapidly improve engagement and proficiencies in Math and Science across our country and beyond. Our mission is to break down barriers to access and build STEM proficiencies at scale for all students, worldwide.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Prisms is looking for a multifaceted 3D Artist who enjoys designing all aspects of 3D content development. As a 3D Artist, you will craft characters, environments, and educational 3D motion graphic animations for virtual reality. The ideal candidate should know and enjoy every aspect of the 3D content development process and have a working knowledge of developing assets for Unity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Collaborate with a team of content designers and developers to design rich and attractive immersive environments and interactive props in a fast and iterative manner.
  • Demonstrate the generalist ability to problem-solve multiple facets of a 3D-for-real-time pipeline fo numerous projects with tight deadlines. Day-to-day tasks include but are not limited to:
    • Designing & creating characters, environments & prop assets;
    • Rigging and animating characters and props;
    • Retargeting character animation using mocap data;
    • Scene Layout and Lighting in Unity;
    • Creating Particle Effects;
    • Asset optimization for Mobile Standalone VR;
    • Creating 3D explainer animations based on STEM concepts using the in-house Unity Animation Timeline tool.
  • Design and adhere to standards and specifications that are consistent with the project vision and brand
    aesthetics.
  • Be a proactive member of the development team and report on task status and potential issues to
  • Ensure the product meets brand standards and expectations in all aspects.
  • Create and maintain documentation and guidelines relating to Art development.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Solid understanding of compositions, color theories, and other industry-standard best 3D art practices.
  • Solid knowledge of modern 3D authoring tools (Maya, Blender, Houdini, ZBrush, etc.)
  • Solid knowledge of Texture and Material Authoring tools like Substance Painter & Designer, Photoshop, etc.
  • Solid understanding of the technical limitations of real-time game engines and mobile VR platforms.
  • Experience in creating Motion Graphic Animation in After Effects or a similar tool.
  • Working experience in Unity.
  • Experience in creating shaders using Shadergraph or Amplify Editor.
  • Experience in creating particle effects using Unity Shuriken Particle System or VFX Graph.
  • Working experience in version control systems (Git Preferred).
  • Ability to maintain clean, organized, and non-destructive workflow.
  • Receptive to the iterative design process and willing to participate in many areas of VR development beyond art responsibilities.
  • Highly motivated and skilled at both working individually and collaborating with a team.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in Virtual Reality Development.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced production environment
  • Experience in 3D Simulation, such as cloth, water, and/or particles.

PORTFOLIO
  • Applicant must provide a link to the portfolio in the resume.
  • The ideal portfolio should showcase all aspects of 3D generalist skills, including your ability in modeling, texturing, Unity scene layout and lighting, and motion graphic animation.
  • Ability to complete an art test if requested.

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