3d Designer Jobs

A 3D Designer in the commercial art industry is responsible for creating three-dimensional models, animations, and visual effects to be used in various creative projects such as films, video games, and digital advertising campaigns. These professionals work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to interpret and bring to life concepts through high-quality 3D visuals. Their duties often include creating storyboards, developing models and graphics, and manipulating images to meet clients' specifications. They also must stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technological advancements to maintain competitiveness.

Essential skills for a 3D Designer include strong proficiency in 3D design software such as Autodesk 3ds Max, MAYA, Blender or others, alongside solid understanding of animation, storyboarding, texturing, lighting, and color theory. Certifications from recognized institutions such as a Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) or a certification in 3D graphics from Autodesk can be quite beneficial. A 3D Designer should also have excellent creativity, communication, and problem-solving skills. Before becoming a 3D Designer, a professional may have roles such as a Graphic Designer, Animator, or an Art Director, where they gain design experience and learn to work with different graphic tools and platforms.

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Multimedia Designer/3D Animation Specialist

  • Seattle, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 9 days ago

, motion graphics, animation and video production Expertise in using Adobe Creative Cloud suite tools (e.g., Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator) Expertise in 3D animation/modeling...

3D Designer

  • Naperville, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 18 hours ago

at Enercon Services, Inc in Naperville, Illinois, United States Job Description 3D Designer Job Locations US-WA-Kennewick | US-GA-Kennesaw | US-IL-Naperville | US-TX-Fort Worth | US-SC-Aiken | US-KS-Overland...

3D Animation and Motion Designer

  • Denver, CO
  • 19 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 19 hours ago

Strong experience with 2D motion graphics using Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, and proficiency in video editing, sound design, and VFX....

Remote Work

Motion Designer, Performance Creative - Temporary Worker

  • New York, NY
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 19 hours ago

Working knowledge of Cinema 4D Experience doing light color correction Ability to research and select music and sound effects for projects; ability to mix audio HTML5 banner animation with Google Web...

Remote Work

Senior Civil 3D Designer

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 20 hours ago

Join a team of professionals as the newest Senior Civil 3D Designer in Alexandria, LA. Secure this exciting opportunity to lead design projects and grow your career....

Motion Designer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 23 hours ago

For this motion design role, we are looking for someone with an extremely high taste level, attention to detail, and tapped into the latest social and design trends....

Motion Designer - GenAI

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

4D or similar 3D animation software, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma Demonstrated Lottie and/or Keyframes experience Bonus Qualifications: Figma, Origami Studio or any other prototyping tool...

Social-First Graphic & Motion Designer

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

graphics, editing and video production, as well as design A passion for social media with 1+ year of social content creation experience (this can include content for your personal channels as long...

Sr. Motion Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

prototyping tools Internal and external agency experience Experience working in a complex and global environment Experience with Blender and/or other 3D animation tools Wage Transparency Pay for this...

Senior 3D Artist

  • Cary, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 2 days ago

, Photoshop, Substance Painter, Unreal Engine, etc Excellent problem-solving abilities Multi-tasking expert; comfortable working on multiple projects at once Possess an incredible eye for the quality...

3D Modeler/CAD Drafter (Mid-Level)

  • Panama City, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Panama City, FL
  • 3 days ago

Develop interactive 3D Animation/Video for training. Collaborate with an integrated product team, including a variety of technical and non-technical teammates....

Motion Designer Level 1

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 3 days ago

Take an initial concept to the next level with motion graphics and animations. Assist in creating motion graphics for live events and digital lobby activations at our high-end locations....

NBSIN Steel Detailer(Drafter)/ BIM Modeler

  • Waterloo, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • Waterloo, IN
  • 3 days ago

NBSIN Steel Detailer (Drafter)/BIM Modeler Division: Nucor Building Systems Indiana Location: Waterloo, IN, United States Other Available Locations: N/A Nucor Buildings Group is seeking...

3D Animation + Motion Designer

  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago

Expertise in motion design and post-production programs. Proficient in Adobe After Effects, Premiere, and Illustrator....

3D Animation + Motion Designer // Remote

  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago

Proven expertise in motion design and post-production programs. Must be proficient in Adobe After Effects, Premiere, and Illustrator....

Remote Work

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Salary for 3d Designer Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireCommercialArt research efforts.

Highest Education Level

3d Designers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
67.5%
Master's Degree
14.0%
Associate's Degree
10.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
High School or GED
2.6%
Some College
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by 3d Designers
Less than 1 year
38.5%
2-4 years
23.1%
1-2 years
19.2%
6-8 years
11.5%
4-6 years
3.8%
None
3.8%


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