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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

Sort By: Relevance

$95K - $105K *

Contribute to the development and support of advanced missile systems as a systems engineer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the capabilities of critical defense technologies while...

Pittsfield, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Drive the development of scalable web applications using React and TypeScript while optimizing user engagement with AI tools. Collaborate in an agile environment to enhance features, mentor juniors, a...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $185K *

Champion the creative vision and strategic direction of our Performance Design team, balancing innovative output with financial performance. Lead a talented group, ensuring high-quality creative work...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $200K *

Deliver innovative backend solutions that enhance integrations and streamline security workflows. Collaborate with experts to build reliable services, ensuring seamless connectivity and improved inves...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate data engineering solutions in mission-critical environments, collaborating closely with users and engineers to deploy and operate data capabilities. Tackle complex integrations and enhance da...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $106K *

Contribute to data-driven decision-making by designing and optimizing analytic solutions. Leverage your expertise in SQL and Tableau to transform raw data into actionable insights for mission-critical...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$198K - $233K *

Shape AI product strategy by synthesizing trends, customer needs, and tech capabilities. Collaborate with engineering and design to drive innovation, enabling AI solutions that deliver genuine custome...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion enterprise IT solutions by collaborating with customers to design tailored integrations of our edge AI platform, ensuring seamless compliance and security while driving technical discussions...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive seamless SaaS implementations by collaborating with clients, configuring solutions, and providing expert support. Ensure optimal performance and user satisfaction while managing multiple project...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of education by owning content strategy for assessments. Collaborate with experts and district leaders to enhance quality and drive adoption, leveraging insights to inform product dir...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage with model partners to drive integration and launch of generative AI solutions. Own relationships end-to-end, negotiate terms, and collaborate across teams to scale partnerships and enhance our...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $185K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading complex projects, mentoring engineers, and driving technical excellence across teams. Collaborate on strategic initiatives to enhance reliability and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transforming dental and orthodontic practices through expert onboarding and system configuration. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful implementations and enhance our...

Irvine, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical resource, enhancing enterprise applications and infrastructure services. Drive operational excellence, support cross-functional initiatives, and ensure reliable, sec...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $150K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of digital design as you lead strategic BIM operations across multiple disciplines. Drive collaboration, quality assurance, and innovation while mentoring teams to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing cross-functional programs that enhance AI data quality and evaluation. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate product needs into actionable plans, ensuring efficient d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage project costs, drive strategic initiatives, and foster relationships. Leverage your expertise in cost management to deliver value and support growth while mentoring o...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$170K - $210K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading controls design for data center developments. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure high-quality automation solutions, integrating advanced technologies and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Innovate cutting-edge software solutions by leveraging advanced programming skills, designing intuitive user interfaces, and ensuring project success through Agile methodologies and technical oversigh...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing intuitive web experiences by researching user needs and translating complex workflows into accessible interfaces. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance usabilit...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of critical firmware for safety-critical systems, collaborating across teams to optimize embedded platforms. Drive best practices and mentor engineers while ensuring reliability a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$466K - $500K+*

Elevate your career by building a cutting-edge ML data platform that enhances productivity for ML practitioners. Collaborate with experts to create innovative solutions for feature computation and sha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $150K *

Elevate customer experiences by leading a team of engineers, providing strategic insights, and implementing innovative solutions in growth engineering and digital marketing for impactful delivery serv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower the development of high-quality web interfaces by leading projects, mentoring engineers, and enhancing engineering processes. Collaborate on technical vision while fostering a culture of excel...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $110K *

Empower project success by leading initiatives that align with business goals. Collaborate with teams to develop implementation plans, track progress, and ensure compliance, all while fostering a high...

Irvine, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.