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Remote 3D Artist Intern Jobs (NOW HIRING)

3D Artist (Remote)

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$110K - $140K/yr

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 ...

3D Environment Artist (Sky)

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$60K/yr

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As an Environment Artist, you will work with the Creative Director, Art Leads, Vis Dev Artists and ... Active and passionate Sky player This position is available for remote work for candidates within ...

3D Environment Artist (Sky)

$60K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As an Environment Artist, you will work with the Creative Director, Art Leads, Vis Dev Artists and ... Active and passionate Sky player This position is available for remote work for candidates within ...

3D Character Artist (Mid-Senior)

$81K - $114K/yr

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3D Character Artist (Mid-Senior) thatgamecompany is looking for a Mid-Senior 3D Character Artist to ... We look forward to meeting you! #L1-Remote

Technical Artist III- UI/UX (REMOTE)

OR · Remote

$89K - $170K/yr

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Technical Artist III- UI/UX (REMOTE) Salary Range: Salary Minimum: $89,500 Salary Maximum: $170,000 ... General knowledge of the 3D Realtime Art Pipeline. Including new AI art tools and traditional 3D ...

Senior Artist

$130K - $155K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... remote role. The ideal candidate is a highly versatile game artist with experience creating and ... Experience with Spine, 3D software packages (Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D), or motion graphics ...

The lead also coaches junior artists, collaborates with other departments, and supports production ... For this particular position, full remote could be an option. * Career development is important to ...

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How much do remote 3d artist intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote 3d artist intern in the United States is $13.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $14.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote 3D artist intern?

A Remote 3D Artist Intern creates 3D models, textures, animations, and other digital assets for projects while working remotely. They collaborate with designers, developers, and artists to bring creative visions to life. Responsibilities may include sculpting models, optimizing assets for performance, and following artistic guidelines. This role provides hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like Blender, Maya, or ZBrush. It's ideal for students or aspiring 3D artists looking to build their portfolio and gain real-world experience.

What does a remote 3D artist intern do?

As a Remote 3D Artist Intern, your workday usually involves collaborating with team members via video calls or chat, receiving feedback on your assignments, and focusing on tasks such as modeling, texturing, or refining 3D assets. You might regularly upload work-in-progress images and attend online critique sessions for guidance. Most teams establish deadlines and set project milestones, but you’ll typically manage your own daily schedule. Effective communication and proactive questions help ensure alignment with team goals and foster professional growth, even when working from a distance.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a remote 3D artist intern?

To thrive as a Remote 3D Artist Intern, a solid understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering—typically backed by coursework or a portfolio— is essential. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max, and sometimes basic knowledge of game engines like Unity or Unreal, is highly valued. Strong time management, self-motivation, and clear communication skills set candidates apart in a remote environment. These abilities ensure the artist can deliver high-quality assets, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with distributed teams.

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Infographic showing various Remote 3D Artist Intern job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 9% Internship, 49% Full Time, 32% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $27,073 per year, or $13 per hour.

3D Artist (Remote)

Prisms VR

San Francisco, CA • Remote

$110K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago


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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