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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$90K - $115K *

Elevate team performance and delivery by leading a technical group, setting clear expectations, providing mentorship, and managing project needs while ensuring quality and employee development in a dy...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Contribute to the evolution of technical specifications for global EV infrastructure. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure cohesive standards, drive quality control, and integrate real-world insig...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$102K - $184K *

Advance your career by owning end-to-end commercial analyses, partnering with key stakeholders to deliver actionable insights. Shape a newly formed analytics function and contribute to innovative meth...

Alpharetta, GARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $222K *

Engage in architecting high-volume autonomous agent pipelines, ensuring safety, performance, and compliance. Own the generator-verifier architecture and CI/CD processes while setting engineering stand...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the configuration and support of Infor M3 non-finance modules, driving business process analysis and continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective implementation and user tra...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower teams by designing and building scalable, secure systems that enhance performance and reliability. Collaborate across disciplines to innovate with AI while maintaining a security-first approac...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's transforming data into powerful insights for AI across sports. As part of our data engineering team, you'll build and maintain vital data pipelines to ensure high-quality, scalable...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Innovate as you guide Fortune 500 clients in leveraging AI solutions. Collaborate with sales teams, deliver dynamic presentations, and serve as trusted technical advisor to modernize legacy systems an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $170K *

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Fairfax, VARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Drive product strategy and execution for a B2B SaaS platform, blending hands-on ownership with strategic leadership. Collaborate across teams to align customer needs and business goals, ensuring high...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $141K *

Champion innovation by developing advanced software solutions in a dynamic, agile environment. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality outcomes utilizing modern engineering practices and AI-e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$170K - $205K *

Unlock the potential of our Pro offering by leading product strategy and roadmap. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer experiences for short-term rental operators and HOAs, ensuring scalable s...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$164K - $229K *

The New Ad Formats team at Reddit is seeking a skilled full stack engineer to build innovative ad experiences and enhance ad performance on the platform. This role involves collaborating with product...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $100K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

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Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform our data infrastructure by leading design and deployment of scalable systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data management, mentor engineers, and shape our technical ro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $220K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security tooling for compliance and cybersecurity. Collaborate with engineering teams to automate security checks, ensuring a robust pipeline that balances speed and secur...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $132K *

Drive financial performance and project controls for complex programs, ensuring compliance and effective cost management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and per...

Pocasset, MARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of AI in government by driving strategic vision and implementation. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure responsible use of technology, streamline service delivery, and enh...

Denver, CORemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $133K *

Engage with contractors and distributors to drive sales in the construction market. Build lasting relationships, identify opportunities, and manage customer needs while aligning solutions with company...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of OpenBMC firmware development, driving platform bring-up, feature implementation, and integration to enhance system functionality and reliability. Contribute your...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $267K *

Innovate backend architecture for media tools, driving enhanced user engagement through dynamic, scalable systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features in a fast-paced...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $140K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.