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How much do part time lead 3d artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for part 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 a part time lead 3D artist?

Part Time Lead 3D Artists are professionals responsible for overseeing the creation of 3D visual assets, such as models, textures, and animations, while working on a part-time basis. They lead a team of 3D artists, provide creative direction, and ensure that projects meet quality and deadline requirements. Their role often includes collaborating with other departments, mentoring junior artists, and maintaining consistency in the visual style of a project. Part time positions offer flexibility, but still require strong leadership and technical skills to manage deliverables effectively.

How does a part time lead 3D artist balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on creative work?

As a part-time Lead 3D Artist, you'll often juggle overseeing the artistic direction of projects and mentoring junior artists while still contributing directly to 3D modeling, texturing, or animation tasks. Time management and clear communication are crucial, as you'll need to prioritize leadership duties such as providing feedback, conducting reviews, and coordinating workflows, alongside your own creative output. Many teams support this balance through regular check-ins, collaborative tools, and by clearly defining deliverables and expectations for both leadership and production roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time lead 3D artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part Time Lead 3D Artist, you need advanced expertise in 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering, typically supported by a strong portfolio and relevant experience in animation or game development. Proficiency with industry-standard software such as Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, or Substance Painter is essential, and experience with version control systems like Git is often valued. Leadership, effective communication, and time management are crucial soft skills for guiding a creative team and collaborating across departments. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure high-quality visual output, efficient project workflows, and a positive, productive team environment.

What is the difference between Part Time Lead 3D Artist vs Part Time 3D Artist?

AspectPart Time Lead 3D ArtistPart Time 3D Artist
ResponsibilitiesOversees projects, guides team, manages deadlinesExecutes 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering tasks
CredentialsTypically requires experience, portfolio, possibly leadership skillsFocuses on technical skills, portfolio, and relevant software knowledge
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, team-oriented, often in studios or remoteIndependent or team-based, in studios or remote
Industry UsageCommon in gaming, film, animation studiosUsed across similar industries for production roles

The main difference is that the Part Time Lead 3D Artist has additional responsibilities in project management and team leadership, while the Part Time 3D Artist focuses primarily on executing 3D art tasks. Both roles require strong technical skills and industry experience, but the lead position emphasizes oversight and coordination.

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Visualization Artist - Visual Impact Assessment Focus

Stantec

Burlington, MA • On-site

$82K - $119K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago


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8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Visualization Artist - Visual Impact Assessment Focus
The Design Visualization Services (DVS) team at Stantec works on a variety of design projects internationally using cutting-edge technology and is proud to be a leader in the visualization industry. We are passionate about our work and committed to cultivating a dynamic environment for our talented artists that supports them both professionally and personally. We are as dedicated to producing cutting-edge, high-quality work as we are to making work-life balance a priority. Our firm supports career growth and research and development, encouraging individuals to explore new technological innovations and techniques.
We continue to actively build our 3D modeling practice within our design team and are looking for a creative professional who is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life where people live, work, and play.
Your Opportunity
The Design Visualization Services team is actively seeking a full-time, Visualization Artist with a focus on Visual Impact Assessments (VIAs) and before-and-after visual simulations. This role requires a skill set similar to Architectural Visualization (ArchViz), but is not primarily focused on visualizing buildings or architecture.
In this mid-level role, you will contribute to a wide range of Visual Impact Assessment (VIA) projects, including, but not limited to, solar, wind, infrastructure, and transmission line developments. You will be primarily responsible for 3ds Max model production, V-Ray photorealistic rendering, and Photoshop compositing. You will also have the opportunity to manage data collection and CAD imports into 3ds Max to ensure precise spatial accuracy.
Stantec's DVS team is also at the forefront of developing innovative deliverables, including Virtual Reality experiences and 360° imagery. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of these exciting and evolving processes.
As a mid-level professional, you will work alongside experienced professionals from a variety of disciplines and must be able to thrive in a creative, collaborative, and dynamic team environment. This role offers opportunities to solve complex problems, tell compelling stories, and visually communicate design solutions.
In this position, you will be on the front lines of the innovative work we produce in the fields of virtual, video, and photo simulation. We are seeking applicants with relevant industry qualifications and software expertise who are ready to bring their ideas to the table. If you have demonstrated the ability to create visually compelling 3D content, translate design information into visual reality, and are looking for a meaningful and creative professional experience, this may be the opportunity for you.
Your Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of planners, designers, engineers and specialists on a variety of projects at once.
  • Contribute to all phases of projects including analysis, design, client engagement and final production.
  • Create drawings and graphics including maps, diagrams, sketches, renderings, 3D models, animations, and videos.
  • Open to learn new programs, plug ins, and processes to apply to future projects.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Strong 3D Studio Max skills, including modelling, texturing, and basic animation.
  • Strong Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator skills
  • Strong AutoCAD skills
  • Civil3D experience is a plus.
  • ArcGIS experience is a plus.
  • Unreal engine experience is a plus.
  • VRAY experience is a plus.
  • ITOO Forest and Rail Clone plugins experience is a plus.
  • Photography experience is a plus.
  • A design background with portfolio
  • Open to learning new programs, plug-ins, and processes to apply to future projects.
  • Ability to work on tight project deadlines as both an individual and part of a team.

Education and Experience
  • An undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Graphics, Motion Graphics, Industrial Design, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Pay Range:
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas-$77,400.00 - $112,200.00 Annually
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$82,700.00 - $119,800.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | MA | Boston
Other Locations: United States | MA | Burlington
Organization: 2243 Water-US Delivery-Boston MA
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 25/06/2026 04:06:10
Req ID: 1006443
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Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

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