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Thirty Rocks Franchisee

... arts, visual arts, graphic design, 3D design, illustration, architecture or landscape architecture. The ability to demonstrate a genuine interest in, knowledge of and experience of visual arts ...

Epoch Games

Unreal Engine Level Designer

Winston Salem, NC

$93K/yr

... 3D Artists letting them know assets that are still needed. If you are comfortable with teaching, you may be called upon to aid the more junior members of the team in any relevant area. Other duties ...

Fuser

Jr. Full Stack Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Fuser is a creative technology company founded by artists, educators, and engineers. We're building ... Our flagship product is a collaborative canvas for working across text, image, video, audio, and 3D ...

Fuser

Jr. Full Stack Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Fuser is a creative technology company founded by artists, educators, and engineers. We're building ... Our flagship product is a collaborative canvas for working across text, image, video, audio, and 3D ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for junior 3d artist in the United States is $39.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.16 and $48.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior 3D artist?

A Junior 3D Artist is an entry-level role in the 3D art and design industry, responsible for creating 3D models, textures, and animations for games, films, or other digital projects. They work under the guidance of senior artists and collaborate with teams to produce high-quality visual content. Their tasks may include modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering, depending on the project's needs. Proficiency in software like Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max is often required. This role helps artists gain experience and develop their skills for more advanced positions in the industry.

What does a typical workday look like for a junior 3D artist?

A typical day for a Junior 3D Artist involves working closely with senior artists and project leads to create and refine 3D assets for games, films, or other multimedia projects. You will spend much of your time using 3D software to model, texture, and adjust assets according to project specifications and feedback. Collaboration is common, as you will often attend team meetings, share progress updates, and make revisions based on feedback from art directors or clients. The role may also involve learning new techniques and keeping up with evolving industry standards to continually improve your skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior 3D artist?

To thrive as a Junior 3D Artist, you need strong foundational skills in 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering, usually supported by an education in visual arts, animation, or a related field. Proficiency with industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, ZBrush, or Substance Painter is essential, and having a relevant portfolio or certification can be advantageous. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you stand out when collaborating with team members and responding to feedback. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing high-quality assets, integrating into production pipelines, and advancing in a fast-paced creative environment.

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Infographic showing various Junior 3D Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 8% Temporary. Highlights an 85% In-person, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,070 per year, or $39.5 per hour.

3D Creative Art Director (Remote)

Floss Creatives Limited

Portland, OR • Remote

$123K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Floss Creatives (RECH) is a global creative partner for agencies and brands, working across all media channels and platforms.

We are a specialised team of engineers, machine learning programmers, designers, art directors and creative directors, connected by experienced production executives to provide seamless access to some of the best innovative talents.

We craft projects that people love, and we have won Clios, Cannes Lions, D&AD, and One Show.

Clients Apple, Audi, Amazon Studios, Boston Dynamics, Google, Coinbase, Mclaren, F1, Toyota to Digitas.

Salary Full Time

Job Description

The 3D Creative Art Director role at Floss Creatives is one of creative leadership, an unwavering eye for detail, and using the design process to solve creative challenges.

As an AD, your primary responsibility will be to develop concepts for the project or pitch using a combination of 3D Softwares + photoshop. The concept deck will include clear design concepts, style frames and potentially 5 seconds 3D animation to express the vision to brands and agencies.

You will lead external teams of designers, animators, artists, and technologists to deliver world-class content that exceeds the expectations of the initial client brief.

You are hands-on. Your experience was moulded by broadcast, print and digital works. You are comfortable with the process from the initial call through the final grade and delivery. You are organised, an excellent communicator, and unafraid to ask challenging questions at any point in the process.

MUST BE ABLE TO DO:

  • Highend Creative Treatment Deck
  • Style frames
  • Concept Art

Responsibilities:

Project leadership includes conceptualising design briefs, planning the approach, and leading teams through project delivery. Calm and respectful under pressure. Working closely with our business team and clients in North America and Europe.

  • Comfortable writing your own treatments and adapting to solve the client's creative brief
  • Experience bidding on various projects, from motion graphics to high-end CGI and interactive projects.
  • Organising, identifying strengths within our team and our external partners, briefing other creative team members and leading successful client sessions for project kick-offs.
  • Supervise and Inspire the team to produce outstanding work.
  • Create, design and animate when necessary; you should be comfortable working with 3D Software.
  • Be involved throughout the project, ensuring reliable contact with clients and the team to deliver results within tight deadlines.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of Art Direction experience
  • Solid presentation skills and comfortable with being the client-facing representative of Floss Creatives
  • Strong 3D and Art direction skills.
  • Animation experience
  • Ability to translate concepts into creative design and mentor junior staff members.
  • Strong knowledge of 3D Max, Maya, Houdini and C4D