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AGBO

Rendering Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$136K - $168K/yr

AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the future of film and television. They are seeking a Rendering Engineer to push the visual boundaries of real-time technology in interactive ...

Swaybox Studios

Unreal Technical Artist

New Orleans, LA

$122K - $146K/yr

The Unreal Technical Artist will work hands-on within Unreal Engine to support content integration, lighting, rendering, materials, shaders, real-time compositing, and performance optimization. This ...

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Swaybox Studios

Unreal Technical Artist

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$122K - $146K/yr

The Unreal Technical Artist will work hands-on within Unreal Engine to support content integration, lighting, rendering, materials, shaders, real-time compositing, and performance optimization. This ...

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Ht Visions

VFX Artist

Houston, TX

$150K - $165K/yr

We are seeking an experienced and highly creative VFX Artist to produce high-quality visual effects ... Ensure lighting, rendering, and compositing consistency * Meet production deadlines while ...

AGBO

Rendering Engineer

Raleigh, NC

Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the ... Position Summary: AGBO is looking for a Rendering Engineer to join the team and sit at the ...

AGBO Films LLC

Rendering Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the ... Position Summary: AGBO is looking for a Rendering Engineer to join the team and sit at the ...

AGBO

Rendering Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the ... Position Summary: AGBO is looking for a Rendering Engineer to join the team and sit at the ...

Roblox

Principal Rendering Engineer

San Mateo, CA

Rendering has to have an eye to the past, and an eye to the future... * Community: Roblox games are ... Learn about our community and work with technical artists to understand the present and future ...

Parallel Domain

Principal Technical Artist

Seattle, WA · Remote

$130K - $155K/yr

Our content and rendering pipeline is how that platform earns its credibility with customers. The ... We're hiring a Principal Technical Artist to bring the next generation of these workflows into ...

Parallel Domain

Principal Technical Artist

Seattle, WA

$144K - $173K/yr

Our content and rendering pipeline is how that platform earns its credibility with customers. The ... We're hiring a Principal Technical Artist to bring the next generation of these workflows into ...

Parallel Domain

Principal Technical Artist

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$144K - $173K/yr

Our content and rendering pipeline is how that platform earns its credibility with customers. The ... We're hiring a Principal Technical Artist to bring the next generation of these workflows into ...

AGBO

Rendering Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Contribute to engine‑level tooling and editor workflows, building or extending rendering tools that empower artists and designers to iterate faster and with greater creative freedom * Partner with ...

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Senior Rendering Engineer

Novato, CA · On-site

$108K - $161K/yr

Debug visual and performance issues related to rendering ... Effectively communicate with artists towards performant solutions.Actively improve skill sets and ...

Cloud Chamber

Senior Rendering Engineer

Novato, CA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

... artists towards performant solutions. • Actively improve skill sets and abilities by keeping ... Graphics or Rendering Engineer. • Strong 3D Math skills. • Strong C/C++ experience. • ...

AGBO

Expression of Interest - Technical Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$136K - $163K/yr

Develop, refine, and maintain materials, shaders, and rendering workflows that support the project's artistic direction. * Partner with artists to troubleshoot technical challenges related to assets ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for rendering artist in the United States is $123,136.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $170,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a rendering artist?

A Rendering Artist is responsible for creating high-quality visual representations of objects, characters, environments, or scenes using computer graphics software. They work in industries like animation, gaming, architecture, and visual effects to produce realistic or stylized images and animations. Their role typically involves texturing, lighting, and shading to enhance the final output. Rendering Artists collaborate with designers, modelers, and developers to bring creative visions to life. Proficiency in software like Blender, Maya, or Unreal Engine is often required.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a rendering artist?

As a Rendering Artist, your daily responsibilities often include collaborating closely with 3D modelers, animators, and art directors to bring visual scenes to life by manipulating lighting, materials, and camera settings in render software. You will frequently adjust textures and shaders, troubleshoot rendering issues, and optimize scenes to achieve the desired visual quality within project deadlines. Reviewing renders for accuracy and participating in feedback sessions are also common parts of the workflow. Depending on the studio or project, you may also help create style guides and maintain consistency across different visual assets.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a rendering artist?

To succeed as a Rendering Artist, you need strong artistic ability, a solid understanding of lighting, shading, and texture, and experience with 3D modeling and rendering, often supported by a degree in art, design, or a related field. Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, V-Ray, or Adobe Creative Suite is typically required, and certifications in these tools can be advantageous. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are vital soft skills for collaborating with other creative professionals. Mastery of these abilities ensures high-quality visual output and seamless integration of artwork into broader project pipelines.

What does a rendering artist do?

A rendering artist creates visual representations of 3D models and scenes using software such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max. They focus on producing realistic images or animations by applying textures, lighting, and shading techniques, often working closely with designers and developers to visualize concepts accurately.
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Freelance CG Artist - Product Rendering & Video

Kirin

New York, NY • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 11 hours ago

Job description

We are a startup building AI agents and consumer devices. Users prompt agents to take actions across their tools, and use our custom devices to capture intent on the go. We are a small team based in Shenzhen and New York and our founder previously started a unicorn company in Silicon Valley.
We are looking for a few freelance CG artists to help create high-quality product images and videos for our smart ring. You will work from product references, CAD/STP files, CMF direction, and factory samples to produce polished renders, short videos, turntables, and motion assets for website, ads, social, investor materials, and product decision-making.
This is a freelance role. We care most about taste, speed, realism, motion sense, and the ability to turn loose direction into strong visual output without heavy hand-holding.
Responsibilities
  • Create photorealistic renders of a small consumer hardware product, primarily a smart ring.
  • Produce product images and videos for website, ads, social, pitch decks, and internal design reviews.
  • Create short product videos, turntables, motion tests, launch visuals, and social/ad clips.
  • Animate camera moves, product reveals, material transitions, LED states, charging moments, and simple interaction concepts.
  • Build realistic material studies across ceramic, metal, resin, glass, plastic, LED, and charging/contact details.
  • Create multiple CMF and finish explorations quickly from loose references.
  • Work with CAD/STP files, product photos, factory drawings, and reference images.
  • Set up clean lighting, camera angles, surfaces, and compositions that make a small wearable product feel premium.
  • Deliver organized source files and export-ready still/video assets in clean, reusable formats.
  • Iterate quickly based on feedback from product, marketing, and hardware teams.
Requirements
  • Strong portfolio of product rendering work, ideally consumer electronics, wearables, jewelry, watches, rings, or small hardware.
  • Strong portfolio of product video, animation, motion graphics, or short 3D product ads.
  • Excellent sense of lighting, materials, composition, scale, and product detail.
  • Experience with Blender, Cinema 4D, KeyShot, Redshift, Octane, V-Ray, After Effects, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, or similar rendering/video tools.
  • Comfortable working from imperfect inputs: CAD files, rough product references, factory samples, and written direction.
  • Able to move quickly and produce polished outputs without a large creative team around you.
  • Strong file organization and ability to deliver final images, final videos, and editable project files.
  • Good written communication and responsiveness.
Helpful but not required
  • Experience rendering jewelry, ceramic, titanium, PVD finishes, transparent/translucent materials, or compact electronics.
  • Ability to combine 3D renders with AI video/image tools where useful.
  • Familiarity with DFM, CMF, industrial design, or factory communication.
  • Experience using AI image/video tools as part of a rendering or concept workflow.
  • Ability to lightly retouch or composite final outputs in Photoshop.
What we care about
  • Can you make a tiny object look expensive, real, desirable, and dynamic?
  • Can you create several visual directions fast, not just one perfect render slowly?
  • Can you create motion that explains the product without making it feel like a generic tech ad?
  • Can you understand product constraints without needing every detail specified?
  • Can your work help us make product and marketing decisions, not just look nice?
Application questions
  • Portfolio: link to your best product rendering and product video work.
  • Tools: what software/render engines/video tools do you use?
  • Hardware experience: have you rendered jewelry, wearables, consumer electronics, or small physical products before?
  • Workflow: if we give you a STEP file, product references, and CMF notes, what is your usual process from intake to final stills and video?
  • Motion: what types of product videos can you make well: turntables, short ads, product reveals, material studies, UI/device interaction, or something else?
  • Speed: how quickly can you usually turn around a first pass for 3-5 product render or video directions?
  • Availability: how many freelance hours per week can you take on?

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