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Dewberry

BIM Manager (Civil 3D)

Fairfax, VA

Dewberry seeks a Virtual Design Model Manager to join our Design Technology Solutions team. In this ... Experience in graphic design, modeling, rendering, animations and other visualization development

Dewberry

BIM Manager (Civil 3D)

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$82K - $105K/yr

Dewberry seeks a Virtual Design Model Manager to join our Design Technology Solutions team. In this ... Experience in graphic design, modeling, rendering, animations and other visualization development

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

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for virtual 3d rendering artist in Washington, DC is $44.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.77 and $55.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Virtual 3D Rendering Artist vs 3D Modeler?

AspectVirtual 3D Rendering Artist3D Modeler
Primary FocusCreating photorealistic visualizations and renders from 3D modelsBuilding and designing 3D models from concepts or sketches
Skills & ToolsRendering software (V-Ray, Arnold), Photoshop, lighting, texturingModeling software (Maya, Blender, 3ds Max), topology, geometry
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, architectural firms, visualization agenciesAnimation studios, game development, product design

While both roles require 3D skills, a Virtual 3D Rendering Artist specializes in producing realistic images and visualizations, whereas a 3D Modeler focuses on creating the 3D models themselves. The roles often collaborate but serve different stages of the visualization process.

What are the most commonly searched types of 3D Rendering Artist jobs in Washington, DC? The most popular types of 3D Rendering Artist jobs in Washington, DC are:
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Infographic showing various Virtual 3D Rendering Artist job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $92,952 per year, or $44.7 per hour.

3D Artist with CAD Mechanical Engineering Drafting Expertise

Palace Petites

Springfield, VA • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Allemore Industries, Inc. is located in Northern Virginia, near the Nation's Capital. Allemore's brands include: Allemore Consulting, Palace Petites, and Sedate State Press.

Job Description

There are two small projects that require 3D drawings to be developed from paper sketches that have been saved as .jpg files.
1. Wind Chime
2. Medical Supply
The wind chime will be completed first, followed by the medical supply, if appropriate.
These are works for hire with all copyrights and other intellectual property rights belonging solely to the company.
An non-disclosure agreement will be necessary for the medical supply design.
The estimated time to complete the wind chime is 3 hours.
The estimated time to complete the medical supply drawing is 5 hours.

Qualifications

3D Modeling, AutoCAD, Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), 3D Rendering

Additional Information

Thank you for your interest!

To Apply:

Please enter in your work history into the online application, along with a cover letter and be certain to provide both an email and telephone number for contact. 

Your cover letter should include: Your name, address, telephone number, email address, the URL to your online portfolio, and a second page containing your professional references.

In addition to your resume and cover letter, please submit a link to your online portfolio as an attachment and three (3) professional references. Include both a phone number and an email address for each of your references.

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