Explore 3D Designer Jobs

3D designers turn concepts into compelling digital and physical experiences. They create models, environments, animations, and visualizations for industries such as technology, entertainment, architecture, product design, advertising, and manufacturing. Explore vetted 3D Designer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with compensation of $100,000 or more.

What Does a 3D Designer Do?

Responsibilities vary by industry and employer, but often include building and refining 3D models, developing textures and materials, lighting and rendering scenes, creating animations, and preparing assets for production. Designers may collaborate with art directors, engineers, product teams, animators, and clients to translate briefs and technical requirements into polished visual work.

Skills and Tools for 3D Designer Roles

Employers commonly seek strong visual design fundamentals, spatial reasoning, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate ideas clearly. Depending on the role, useful experience may include 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, rendering, real-time workflows, and visualization. Tools vary across teams and may include Blender, Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, ZBrush, or real-time engines such as Unreal Engine.

Career Paths and Opportunities

3D designers can specialize in areas such as product visualization, architectural visualization, character and environment art, motion design, virtual production, or interactive experiences. With experience, professionals may advance to senior designer, lead artist, art director, or other creative leadership roles. Requirements and compensation depend on specialization, experience, location, and employer.

Find 3D Designer Jobs on Ladders

Browse Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Explore 3D Designer listings, compare role requirements, and discover opportunities that align with your creative strengths and career goals.

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$120K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to drive strategic business development for large-scale construction projects, leveraging existing relationships and market insights to create long-term value and influence decisio...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $150K *

Drive the pre-execution contract lifecycle for pharmacy and medical benefits, ensuring clear agreements and timely completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance contracting processes...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your project management career by leading a strategic platform within investor client coverage, enhancing client engagement and driving technology integration across CBRE's commercial real est...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$74K - $104K *

Drive your career with innovative Mechanical BIM design, focusing on piping systems for water and wastewater facilities. Collaborate across disciplines to produce high-quality engineering documents an...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of multimedia design, creating innovative 3D assets and motion graphics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging eLearning content while mentor...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $120K *

Accelerate data-driven insights by leading data cleansing and analytics efforts for federal financial management. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful reporting and automation solutions...

Arlington, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Transform business growth by generating leads and fostering client relationships across Chemicals, O&G, Power, Metals, and Advanced Facilities sectors, driving profitability and strategic sales initia...

Baton Rouge, LARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$124K - $138K *

Transform mission-critical outcomes as a Senior Systems Engineer with expertise in MBSE and digital engineering. Drive program milestones, mentor junior engineers, and lead complex systems engineering...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$137K - $231K *

Lead impactful design initiatives, shaping user experiences across web and mobile platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage directly with customers to drive innovation and deliver...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $195K *

Drive impactful design initiatives by leading UX/UI projects across web and mobile platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with customers to create innovative solutions that enha...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $180K *

Drive innovative electrical design solutions for high-density compute environments. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior engineers. Make a signi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $270K *

Lead technical direction for backend services managing licensing and entitlements. Shape scalable solutions across accounts, ensuring data correctness and operational excellence. Collaborate with Prod...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Elevate healthcare creativity by leading innovative campaigns that transform client brands. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful experiences across digital channels, leveraging insights and eme...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $153K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by delivering impactful software solutions. Collaborate on innovative projects, optimize data operations, and enhance user experiences while support...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion customer success by leading the migration to our next-gen platform. Drive adoption, ensure seamless onboarding, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product value and performance for...

Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead technical architecture and engineering standards for agentic systems, guiding scalable solutions and enhancing engineering quality across the portfolio while collaborating with cross-functional t...

Goodlettsville, TNRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in transforming concepts into buildable systems by leveraging your expertise in applications engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver precise layouts, cost-effec...

Louisville, KYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $120K *

Manage the end-to-end production planning and lifecycle of advanced aerial sensors and drone payloads, ensuring seamless execution from design to deployment while driving cross-team collaboration and...

Mountain View, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K *

Transform communities through innovative civil engineering design. As a key technical lead, you'll drive impactful projects across various sectors, ensuring high-quality solutions while mentoring fell...

New Hampshire, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $215K *

Join a team that's redefining product design in healthcare. Lead and mentor a talented design team, shaping innovative solutions across hardware, software, and business processes while ensuring qualit...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading VDC initiatives, driving innovation, and enhancing collaboration across teams. Utilize advanced modeling techniques to optimize workflows and mentor team members fo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $165K *

Play a key role in shaping UX strategies for high-volume, multi-step workflows. Collaborate across teams to drive product vision, leveraging research to enhance user experience and deliver measurable...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$66K - $138K *

Join a dynamic team to lead enterprise software implementations, guiding clients from discovery to deployment. Leverage your consulting expertise and technical skills to drive project success and enha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$184K - $356K *

Innovate at the forefront of AI infrastructure validation by designing and implementing robust tooling for cluster readiness and certification, ensuring optimal performance for GPU deployments in prod...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $125K *

Drive the execution of immersive projects by providing technical oversight and support, ensuring seamless integration and coordination with partners globally while maintaining high standards of qualit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a 3D designer do?question toggle

    A 3D designer creates digital models, scenes, animations, and visualizations. The work may support products, architecture, games, film, advertising, or other experiences, depending on the employer.

  • What skills are important for 3D designer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, visual design, spatial reasoning, collaboration, and clear communication. Specific requirements differ by role and industry.

  • Which software do 3D designers use?question toggle

    Tools vary by specialty and team. Common examples include Blender, Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, ZBrush, and Unreal Engine.

  • What industries hire 3D designers?question toggle

    3D designers work across technology, entertainment, architecture, product design, advertising, manufacturing, and other fields that use three-dimensional visualization or digital content.

  • Can 3D designers find jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including opportunities that may suit experienced 3D designers. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, specialty, location, and employer.