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Flying Bark Productions

3D Animation Lead

Denver, NC · On-site +1

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 ...

M&S Consulting

3D Animator

Pasadena, CA · On-site +1

Job Responsibilities: The 3D Animator will create high-fidelity, cinematic animations that ... This is a remote position *M&S Consulting proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity ...

M&S Consulting

3D Animator

Pasadena, CA · Remote

Job Responsibilities: The 3D Animator will create high-fidelity, cinematic animations that ... This is a remote position *M&S Consulting proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity ...

teamLFG

3D Character Art Lead

$153K - $230K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a leader for the character art team, you'll demonstrate a balance of artistic expertise with a ... This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location.

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

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote 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 does a 3D artist who works remotely do?

3D artists remote positions include a variety of jobs in which you work from home to design and execute 3D animations for animation production studios, websites, video game companies, and filmmakers. You have a number of responsibilities, such as communicating closely with producers, writers, directors, or other creative workers to understand the scope of the project and the specific aesthetic attached to it. Your technical duties are then to draw initial illustrations by hand, get approval from other parties, begin to model more detailed renderings in 3D, and finally animate them. 2D art combines creative illustration with computer programming and manipulation of powerful animation and design software.

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

To thrive as a Remote 3D Artist, you need strong artistic abilities, proficiency in 3D modeling and texturing, and a solid understanding of visual design principles, often complemented by a relevant degree or portfolio. Expertise in industry-standard software such as Blender, Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, or ZBrush is essential, and familiarity with version control systems or real-time engines like Unity or Unreal Engine is often required. Excellent communication, time management, and self-discipline are vital soft skills for collaborating remotely and meeting deadlines. These abilities enable high-quality creative output, smooth remote teamwork, and efficient workflow management in a distributed work setting.

What is a remote 3D artist?

A Remote 3D Artist creates 3D models, textures, and animations for various industries, such as gaming, film, architecture, and product design, while working from a remote location. They use software like Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max to develop high-quality assets based on client or project requirements. Communication is typically done through online collaboration tools, and deadlines must be met independently. This role requires artistic creativity, technical proficiency, and strong time management skills.

What are some common challenges of working remotely as a 3D artist and how are they addressed?

Working remotely as a 3D Artist can present challenges such as staying aligned with team objectives, receiving timely feedback, and managing project milestones independently. Many companies address these challenges by establishing regular check-ins, utilizing collaborative platforms for file sharing and communication, and setting clear guidelines for progress updates. It’s important to be proactive in communicating with art directors and team members to ensure your work matches the project's vision. Most remote teams use project management tools and instant messaging apps to maintain workflow transparency and foster a sense of collaboration. By engaging with these systems, remote 3D Artists can remain integrated with their teams and maintain productivity.

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Infographic showing various Remote 3D Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 7% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 100% 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 Electronics

Culver City, CA • On-site, Remote

$140K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 5 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.

PositionSummary

Sony Corporation of America is looking for a skilled and experiencedSenior 3D Visualization Animation Technical Artistto join our team in Culver City, CA.The willlead 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 toefficiently and effectively collaboratewith R&D and artist teams, toidentifydetailed requirementsof challenging 3D animation projects, andto achieve the bestvisualization prototypesofstate-of-the-art3D/4Dcontent creation.

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

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

  • Facilitate and lead creative discussions, addressing productionchallengesandidentifyingopportunities forqualityimprovement.

Required Qualifications:

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

  • Solid experiencewith photo-real CG content creation workflow in games,filmor other entertainment industries.

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

  • Familiaritywithcharacter animationworkflow such asblendshapes, rigging and simulation (hair, garment).

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

  • Familiaritywith shader development,materialcreationand rendering.

  • Excellentanalyticandcommunication 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 3Dhumanmodelingof geometry &texture.

  • Familiarity with Unityand/orMarmoset

  • 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)

Theanticipatedannual base salary for this position is $140,000 to $155,000.Thisrange 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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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America

Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, People Experience Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

We are aware that unauthorized individuals or organizations may attempt to solicit personal information or payments from job applicants by impersonating our company through fraudulent job postings. We take these matters seriously but cannot control third-party websites. To protect your personal information, please verify that any job posting you respond to also appears on our official Careers page:www.sonyjobs.com. Please also be advised that we never request personal identifying information (such as Social Security numbers, bank details, or copies of identification documents) during the initial stages of our application process. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of a job posting or communication, please contactcareers@sonyusa.combefore submitting any information.

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