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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$130K - $141K *

Join us to design and develop high-performance mechanical solutions for airborne systems. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative aviation technologies that empower defense operations and enhan...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$211K - $257K *

Pioneer our pre-sales function as a Senior Solutions Engineer, shaping strategies and best practices while collaborating with teams to deliver tailored technical solutions and drive customer success a...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $220K *

Transform project delivery by managing complex capital projects, ensuring integration across teams, and driving performance to meet objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance governance and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by owning web solutions end-to-end, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences, drive product improvements, and ensure system reliability. Your contrib...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to build and grow channel partnerships, driving revenue through strategic alliances with cloud providers. Leverage your expertise to recruit, enable, and activate partners while co...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$199K - $235K *

Innovate backend solutions by designing, building, and maintaining scalable services for external pentesting. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and ensure system performance, reliabi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $256K *

Lead the charge in shaping IT strategy and operations for a remote-first SaaS company. Drive service delivery, enhance employee technology experiences, and build a high-performing IT organization whil...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Champion the design and engineering of a cutting-edge perfusion system, leading a team to innovate and scale operations while ensuring quality and reliability in medical device manufacturing...

New Haven, CTRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $150K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Product Owner, collaborating with teams to translate business needs into actionable plans, ensuring quality delivery and client satisfaction in a dynamic government...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $250K *

Join a team that's redefining digital transformation in defense. As a Solution Architect, you'll design innovative software solutions, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure customer success throug...

Livonia, MIRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $167K *

Shape the future of mission-critical facilities by leading electrical design projects. Collaborate with design and project management teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring compliance with co...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $175K *

Lead the charge in integrating acquisitions by developing operational capabilities, ensuring seamless transitions, and driving performance improvements across multiple functions to enhance customer re...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$224K - $356K *

Pioneer the development of advanced evaluation tools for Autonomous Vehicles, enhancing workflows and system performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that imp...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate growth by driving capital equipment sales through relationship-building with healthcare providers. Collaborate with teams to support purchasing decisions and manage customer interactions ac...

Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Design innovative Civil systems for mission-critical environments, ensuring compliance and safety. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver reliable infrastructure solutions that enhance ope...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer experiences by managing AI and Agentforce delivery projects. Oversee project scope, financials, and schedules while fostering strong client relationships and driving innovation in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful AI and Agentforce delivery projects, managing customer relationships and internal initiatives. Leverage your strategic planning and analytical skills to oversee project execution and f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $192K *

Optimize the orchestration platform for remittance transactions, defining its scope and capabilities while ensuring reliability and scalability for future products. Collaborate with engineering teams...

Miami, FLRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Contribute to securing products throughout their lifecycle by collaborating with developers, leading design reviews, and performing penetration testing to enhance security measures and compliance post...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic oversight of government contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS while driving risk mitigation and profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance contract manage...

Alabama, USRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $184K *

Transform the future of container technology by designing and shipping innovative features for Chainguard Containers. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance security and performance while directly...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex technical projects across IT, Security, and Compliance. Engage with customers to translate technical needs into actionable plans while ensuring seamless internal co...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping network infrastructure standards for data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and excellence in design, construction, and acceptance of tel...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $285K *

Elevate your impact by defining the technical vision and architecture for critical platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges while leading modernization and engine...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.