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ZAGG Inc

Sr 3D Artist / Art Director

Midvale, UT

Midvale, Utah (onsite) Sr 3D Artist / Art DirectorAbout Us At ZAGG Brands, we're at the forefront of innovation, empowering mobile lifestyles in an ever-evolving world. As the creators of trusted ...

Mondo

Senior 3D Designer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$70 - $77/hr

Senior 3D Designer, Remote. Start date is ASAP for this 2-month contract position. Job Title ... Proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering software, with the ability to work fast and accurately ...

Imerza

Senior Real-Time Viz Artist

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Senior 3D Artist: Imerza is a digital twin and architectural visualization studio built on Unreal ... Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine 5: Lumen, Nanite, PCG, and real-time rendering pipelines. * Deep ...

CesiumAstro

Senior 3D Motion Designer

Austin, TX · On-site

$105K - $119K/yr

... rendering, and compositing. * Create both realistic product/system renders and abstract concept ... Bachelor's degree in Animation, Motion Design, Fine Arts, or a related field, with 5-8 years of ...

CesiumAstro

Senior 3D Motion Designer

Austin, TX · On-site

$105K - $119K/yr

... rendering, and compositing. * Create both realistic product/system renders and abstract concept ... Bachelor's degree in Animation, Motion Design, Fine Arts, or a related field, with 5-8 years of ...

CesiumAstro

Senior 3D Motion Designer

Austin, TX

$105K - $119K/yr

... rendering, and compositing. * Create both realistic product/system renders and abstract concept ... Bachelor's degree in Animation, Motion Design, Fine Arts, or a related field, with 5-8 years of ...

Thatgamecompany

3D Character Artist (Mid-Senior)

$81K - $114K/yr

3D Character Artist (Mid-Senior) thatgamecompany is looking for a Mid-Senior 3D Character Artist to join our team! Responsibilities: * Create 3D characters and cosmetics in a visual style aligned ...

RS&H

Junior 3D Visualization Artist

Tampa, FL

Receive and implement feedback from senior team members while actively contributing ideas and ... Foundational knowledge of 3D modeling, lighting, materials, rendering, and camera animation ...

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How much do senior 3d rendering artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior 3d rendering 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 are some common challenges faced by senior 3D rendering artists when working on large-scale projects?

Senior 3D Rendering Artists often encounter challenges such as managing complex scenes with a high polygon count, ensuring photorealistic quality under tight deadlines, and balancing creative vision with technical constraints. Coordinating with other departments, like modeling, lighting, and post-production, is crucial to maintain consistency across the project. Additionally, staying updated with evolving software and hardware technologies is essential to optimize workflows and achieve the best results.

What is a senior 3D rendering artist?

Senior 3D Rendering Artists are experienced professionals who specialize in creating high-quality, photorealistic 3D images and animations using computer software. They typically work in industries such as architecture, gaming, film, and product visualization, collaborating closely with designers and other artists to bring concepts to life. Their role involves modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering complex scenes, as well as mentoring junior artists and ensuring that visual outputs meet artistic and technical standards.

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

To thrive as a Senior 3D Rendering Artist, you need advanced skills in 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering, typically supported by a degree in art, design, or a related field and a strong professional portfolio. Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, Blender, V-Ray, or Unreal Engine is essential, and certifications in these tools can be advantageous. Creative problem-solving, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help set top artists apart in collaborative, deadline-driven environments. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing visually compelling, technically accurate renderings that meet client and project specifications.
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Senior 3D Artist

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Company description
About Team One:
Team One is Publicis Groupe's fully integrated media, digital, and communications agency built to help premium brands thrive in a rapidly evolving world. We're known as the 'architects of aspiration' helping luxury brands reach modern affluents and next-gen consumers through culturally fluent strategies and experiences, unmatched access, and the agility to move at the speed of culture.
We're a team of 400+ creators, doers, and difference-makers across six North American offices-Los Angeles (our HQ), Dallas, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Boise. Together, we're proud partners to iconic brands, including Lexus and the Lexus Dealer Association, Marriott International, The Ritz-Carlton, Barclays, The RealReal, HKS Architects, Metabo HPT, KB Home, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Moėt Hennessy, Citi., and Cathay Pacific Airlines.
We take pride in our industry-shaping creativity, connection, and exceptional culture that have been recognized with honors like Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators and Ad Age's Best Places to Work.
Overview
About this Position:
The Sr. 3D Artist will drive the creation of high-end, photoreal automotive content across cinematic, real-time, and still imagery pipelines. This role is responsible for crafting premium visual storytelling for global automotive brands spanning virtual photography, cinematic sequences, and environment creation while operating within a scalable, production-ready Unreal Engine pipeline.
The ideal candidate brings proven industry experience, a strong portfolio of shipped work, and the ability to collaborate closely with creative leadership in a live, iterative production environment.
What You'll Do:
  • Real-Time Mastery: Author and maintain clean, modular Unreal scenes using Master/Sub-Sequences and Level Streaming.
  • Infrastructure & Standards: Operate within Perforce-managed environments, adhering to version control and publishing standards.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams to ensure assets, materials, and lighting scale across multiple vehicles and productions.
  • Asset Pipeline: Utilize Maya for expert asset prep, scene setup, and pipeline integration.
  • Creative Execution: Partner with directors and producers to execute evolving briefs and provide artistic/technical guidance.
  • Production Agility: Operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with incomplete product data.
  • Scalability: Contribute to best practices for a scalable, multi-vehicle production pipeline.

What You Bring:
  • Automotive Expertise: Proven experience in high-end automotive, product, or cinematic visualization.
  • Advanced Unreal Proficiency: Expert knowledge of Sequencer, Lumen, path tracing, lighting, and rendering.
  • Technical Toolkit: Strong Maya skills and deep understanding of real-time vs. offline rendering workflows.
  • Pipeline Literacy: Experience working within version-controlled pipelines (Perforce preferred).
  • Artistic Eye: Strong grasp of lighting, composition, material realism, and cinematic storytelling.
  • Direct Review Experience: Proven ability to iterate with creative leadership in live review settings.

Even better if you bring:
  • Specialized Rendering: Familiarity with Substrate materials, advanced shading, and master material systems.
  • Optimization & Scale: Experience building scalable environments and reusable assets with a focus on real-time optimization.
  • Post-Production: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite for final image polish and delivery.

Why It's Great to Work Here:
  • We live by our C.O.R.E. values:
    • Collaborative - We work together to get better stuff done than we could alone.
    • Optimistic - Honest and confident in our quest forward; believing the impossible is possible.
    • Results-driven - Creativity is always in service of results and never for its own sake.
    • Entrepreneurial - Build something new. Shoot for the moon.
  • We offer comprehensive benefits and 'work perks' like great options for medical / dental / vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, unlimited PTO, generous paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, family forming assistance reimbursement, pet adoption assistance + "pawternity" leave, etc.
  • We have a hybrid work schedule (4 days a week in office / 1 day from wherever your heart desires).
  • We're part of Publicis Groupe which is a huge global network, so there are many resources that come with that like Business Resource Groups for a variety of communities like Publicis Parents, VivaWomen, Egalité, etc.
  • We give back to our communities with our annual Day of Good and volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
  • We love to grow our talent and promote from within whenever possible, and we offer professional development trainings and regular structured performance reviews.
  • We have a lot fun! We have a whole committee called "Team Fun" that plans parties and events for us to celebrate birthdays, holidays, cultural moments, etc. Some recent fun events include a flower bouquet bar, origami lessons, and hearing from creative entrepreneurs at our Moonshot speaker series.

Additional information
Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: USD $42.57 - USD $65.21/Hourly. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/31/2026.

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