How much does a 3D Artist make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a 3D Artist in the United States is $42 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $37 and $46. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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3D Artist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile 3D Artist Salary $32 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile 3D Artist Salary $37 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile 3D Artist Salary $42 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile 3D Artist Salary $46 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile 3D Artist Salary $49 US March 26, 2024
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What is a 3D Artist ?

In 3D computer graphics, 3D modeling is the process of developing a mathematical representation of any surface of an object (either inanimate or living) in three dimensions via specialized software. The product is called a 3D model. Someone who works with 3D models may be referred to as a 3D artist. It can be displayed as a two-dimensional image through a process called 3D rendering or used in a computer simulation of physical phenomena. The model can also be physically created using 3D printing devices. Models may be created automatically or manually. The manual modeling process of preparing...

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HTC VIVE - Berkeley , CA
HTC Creative Labs HTC Creative Labs is a product design, prototyping and incubation studio that provides design strategy for all of HTC and collaborates directly with teams in Taipei to bring new designs to market. This team is responsible for much of HTC’s most significant product and experience design work over the past decade. Our current focus is on creating next generation XR software and hardware experiences for the HTC VIVE brand. We are a small, cross-functional team of designers, artists, developers, and researchers with the feel of a startup. Our process relies on the collaboration of exceptionally talented individuals to create products that offer functional benefits and emotional resonance to our target audiences. About Your Next Opportunity The Creative Labs group is looking for a well-rounded 3D Artist with a 3D design and production pipeline background to help our Art Team bring HTC’s concepts to life in XR. They are creating amazing software experiences to accompany HTC
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US Tech Solutions -
Job Details: Title: 3D Artist III Location: San Francisco ,CA (REMOTE) Duration: 06 Months Contract Pay Range: $40/hr - $46 /Hour on W2 (Without benefits) Summary : As a 3D Art Generalist, you will effectively collaborate with a wide range of disciplines such as product design, engineers, producers, product managers, and art direction to ideate, improve art pipelines. Responsibilities: Partner closely with the engineering and design teams to define and develop prototypes and polished content in Unity, Unreal, Shell, and proprietary world-building tools. Oversee and manage layout, implementation and optimization of environment and interactive objects (including models, textures and shaders). Manage external vendors and provide feedback on externally developed projects. Responsible for outlining asset authoring guidelines, process and pipeline as needed. Work with engineers and technical artists to inform asset creation pipelines. Asset optimization topology reduction, draw call reductio
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Mindlance -
Job Description: Job Title: 3D Generalist / Artist Client: IT Company (Think about the No.1 Phone company in the US) Duration: 12 Months Location: Remote (Candidate must be located in Texas) "Please update your current location on LinkedIn before applying" Job Description: The client is dedicated to creating the best product on the market, and they strive not only to exceed the standard, but define it. The Data Imagery Analyst will be tasked with conducting QA on technical and analytical tasks/datasets. In this role, you will perform systematic reviews in order to identify and improve deficiencies.??Able to work both independently and in a team environment in order to produce solutions to complex problems. Job Duties: Efficiently identify and correct issues by annotating 2D imagery Optimize existing processes in order to meet client’s goals Skillfully analyze and remedy deficiencies by marking 3D-generated data Communicate effectively in a team environment in order to increase producti
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MARKETSCALE LLC - Dallas , TX
Job Description Job Description MarketScale, the platform for B2B community engagement, is a hiring a 3D Artist to join our creative team. Located in Downtown Dallas, MarketScale has a high-energy culture that values continuous learning and relishes employee success. We are a community built around excellence, empowerment and the creative transmission of information and ideas. Our 3D Artists create 3D product animation for incredible brands. As a 3D Artist at MarketScale we encourage you to be a storyteller, turning the 3D designs, into animations, finished with voiceover, music, and graphics, for marketing promotion. If you like working with high tech, super cool products, in industries ranging from architecture to aerospace, this could be the opportunity for you to grow in your career and join the MarketScale community. The ideal candidate has a background in 3D video production and can import 3D CAD files into Maya, set their scene by lighting and texturing the product, and then add
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Ascendion - Redmond , WA
About Ascendion : Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next. Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us: Build the coolest tech for worlds leading brands Solve complex problems - and learn new skills Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience Experience a community of change makers! Join a culture of high-performing innov
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Ascendion - Redmond , WA
About Ascendion : Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next. Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us: Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands Solve complex problems – and learn new skills Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience Experience a community of change makers! Join a culture of high-performing inno
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