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Simulation Developer

Quantico, VA · On-site

As a Simulation Developer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, ensuring the ... military systems/processes * Knowledge of 3D graphics, physics engines, and database management ...

MANTECH

Simulation Developer

Quantico, VA · On-site

As a Simulation Developer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, ensuring the ... military systems/processes * Knowledge of 3D graphics, physics engines, and database management ...

MANTECH

Simulation Developer

Quantico, VA · On-site

As a Simulation Developer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, ensuring the ... military systems/processes * Knowledge of 3D graphics, physics engines, and database management ...

MANTECH

Simulation Developer

Quantico, VA · On-site

As a Simulation Developer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, ensuring the ... military systems/processes * Knowledge of 3D graphics, physics engines, and database management ...

MANTECH

Simulation Developer

Quantico, VA · On-site

As a Simulation Developer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, ensuring the ... military systems/processes * Knowledge of 3D graphics, physics engines, and database management ...

MANTECH

Simulation Developer

Quantico, VA · On-site

As a Simulation Developer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, ensuring the ... military systems/processes * Knowledge of 3D graphics, physics engines, and database management ...

MANTECH

Simulation Developer

Quantico, VA

As a Simulation Developer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, ensuring the ... military systems/processes * Knowledge of 3D graphics, physics engines, and database management ...

MANTECH

Simulation Developer

Quantico, VA

As a Simulation Developer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, ensuring the ... military systems/processes * Knowledge of 3D graphics, physics engines, and database management ...

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3D Character Artist - Talent Pool (N Americas)

$123K - $130K/yr

As a 3D Character Artist , you will play a key role in crafting high-quality characters that bring ... Familiarity with Marvelous Designer for clothing design and simulation. * Experience with ...

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How much do military simulation 3d artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for military simulation 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 military simulation 3D artist?

A Military Simulation 3D Artist creates realistic 3D models, textures, and environments for training simulations used by military organizations. They focus on accuracy and detail to ensure models represent real-world vehicles, weapons, uniforms, and terrain. Their work helps enhance training effectiveness by providing immersive and realistic visual experiences. This role requires proficiency in 3D modeling software like Blender, 3ds Max, or Maya, along with an understanding of military equipment and environments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a military simulation 3D artist?

As a Military Simulation 3D Artist, your daily tasks will often include creating, refining, and optimizing detailed 3D models of military equipment, vehicles, environments, and characters for simulation programs. You’ll collaborate closely with project managers, subject matter experts, and software developers to ensure all assets meet rigorous technical, aesthetic, and accuracy standards. Additionally, you may be involved in texture mapping, integrating assets into game engines, troubleshooting visual issues, and making iterative improvements based on feedback. A significant part of the role also involves maintaining documentation and occasionally assisting in field tests or user evaluations to validate simulation effectiveness.

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

To thrive as a Military Simulation 3D Artist, you need strong 3D modeling and texturing skills, a solid understanding of real-world military hardware, and experience in graphic design or game art, often supported by a degree in art, design, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, and simulation engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity is essential, along with any relevant security clearances. Attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to high-priority changes are key soft skills for success in this position. These abilities ensure accurate, realistic, and effective simulation assets critical for high-stakes training and operational planning scenarios.

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Infographic showing various Military Simulation 3D Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,070 per year, or $39.5 per hour.

Senior 3D Visualization and Animation Technical Artist

Sony Corporation

Culver City, CA • On-site

$140K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en.
This is a fixed-term role for one year.
Position Summary
Sony Corporation of America is looking for a skilled and experienced Senior 3D Visualization Animation Technical Artist to join our team in Culver City, CA. The will lead 3D photography and 4D video capturing of talents by ensuring efficient communication with talents as well as technical crew members in all aspects of 3D content production.
Responsibilities:
  • Self-motivated to efficiently and effectively collaborate with R&D and artist teams, to identify detailed requirements of challenging 3D animation projects, and to achieve the best visualization prototypes of state-of-the-art 3D/4D content creation.

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, meticulously recording each step of the R&D process.

  • Share best practices and technical insights with both art and research teams, promoting efficiency and innovation.

  • Facilitate and lead creative discussions, addressing production challenges and identifying opportunities for quality improvement.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in art, Film, Communications, or a related field.

  • Solid experience with photo-real CG content creation workflow in games, film or other entertainment industries.

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in 3D computer graphics (3D animation).

  • Familiarity with character animation workflow such as blendshapes, rigging and simulation (hair, garment).

  • Familiarity with 3DCG platforms like Maya, Unreal Engine, and/or Blender.

  • Familiarity with shader development, material creation and rendering.

  • Excellent analytic and communication skills.

  • Authorization to work in the USA.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • M.S. degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields.

  • Research and development skills, including the ability to stay updated on emerging technologies and techniques in computer graphics.

  • Hands-on experience in 3D human modeling of geometry & texture.

  • Familiarity with Unity and/or Marmoset

  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or MEL scripting.

Benefits
SCA offers benefits-eligible fixed-term employees (who are scheduled to work 30 or more hours a week) certain benefits under the Sony Corporation of America Health and Welfare Benefits Plan. The following options are available to you and your eligible dependents.
What we offer you:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents
  • Long Term Care: A voluntary Long-Term Care (LTC) benefit with a life insurance component is offered during a separate new hire LTC enrollment window. This window occurs once a year for all new employees.

Other Programs:
  • Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
  • Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year's Day (based on business needs)
  • A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $140,000 to $155,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
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