3d Designer Jobs in California

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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Senior 3D Concept Artist

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 3 days ago

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space...

3D Designer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago

un 3D Designer (Canoga Park) HA MY Home Design Center compensation: MUST know 20/20 software for kitchen design. MUST know at list one software design as SketchUp....

3D Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago

Designer or Generalist in a fast-paced creative environment.- Expertise in industry-standard 3D software (e.g., Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, Houdini).- Strong understanding of materials, lighting, and...

Senior Motion Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 13 days ago

After Effects, Premiere, and related design toolsDegree in Graphic Design, Animation, Multimedia Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience)Nice to haveUnderstanding of brand systems and how...

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Senior Graphic and Motion Designer

  • Richmond, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Richmond, CA
  • 15 days ago

Strong motion design skills and ability to maintain and progress MHW brand motion behaviors (speed/personality/pacing) utilizing Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premier....

Senior Motion Designer

  • Foster City, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Foster City, CA
  • 16 days ago

Firsthand experience producing digital assets, both static and animated (e.g. motion graphics, animation, landing pages, web banners, social media posts, email marketing) Excellent grasp of Motion Graphics...

Senior Store Designer 3D

  • San Diego, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 18 days ago

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your...

Motion Designer (Contract)

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 19 days ago

What You'll Do Create high-impact motion graphics....

Senior 3D Designer (Fixed-Term)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 23 days ago

The Senior 3D Designer position differs from the 3D Designer position in its emphasis on self-direction and independent production of high-quality exhibit/exhibition designs....

3D Artist Wearables Product Creative

  • Burlingame, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Burlingame, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in product rendering, 3D animation, 3D art or a related field Demonstrated expertise in 3D art and product animation with a skill set ranging from concepting and...

Civil 3D Designer/Drafter

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Essel is seeking a talented Civil 3D Designer/Drafter to join our engineering team and contribute to innovative civil engineering projects....

Lead Motion Designer (6 month FTC) (Maternity Leave)

  • Ontario, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ontario, CA
  • 45+ days ago

WHY DEPT? We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new...

3D Artist

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Advanced 3D modeling skills in programs such as Blender (preferred), Cinema 4D, Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, and Marvelous Designer....

Motion Designer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Experience with 3D tools like Cinema 4D or Blender is a plus Understanding of UX/UI fundamentals and how motion enhances usability and brand storytelling....

Senior 3D Environment Artist

  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 60+ days ago

regarding latest best practices or tools for better or more efficient 3d art creation Requirements and Skills: 4+ years professional experience concepting, modeling and texturing environments using Maya, Zbrush...

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Salary for 3d Designer Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

3d Designers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
67.2%
Master's Degree
14.4%
Associate's Degree
10.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
High School or GED
2.6%
Some College
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by 3d Designers in California
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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