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 - $155K *

Optimize cutting-edge processor design by collaborating with teams to enhance production flows, implement digital blocks, and analyze circuit trends using advanced data techniques and machine learning...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $125K *

Contribute to innovative designs for naval propulsion systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop and evaluate turbine generator components, ensuring high-quality engineering solutions for the...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design innovative embedded software for medical products, ensuring a seamless user experience. Collaborate with designers and product managers to create high-quality solutions t...

Levis, QCIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Seeking an experienced Thermal Engineer to lead thermal design and validation for advanced AI computing platforms, focusing on liquid cooling systems and thermal-fluid dynamics to ensure optimal perfo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive the successful design and delivery of complex engineering projects, ensuring alignment with performance, quality, and safety standards while managing resources and timelines effectively througho...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Transform complex engineering challenges into high-impact product designs. Lead cross-domain teams to ensure robust system architecture and drive technical readiness, all while championing product per...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $110K *

Elevate user experiences by designing intuitive digital interfaces that enhance engagement and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to create impactful solutions in the healthcare technolo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $182K *

Lead the integration of design and construction teams to deliver coordinated, cost-effective designs. Drive advanced delivery models, ensuring project readiness and effective risk management while fos...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $182K *

Drive the integration of design and construction teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions. Lead advanced delivery models, ensuring project readiness and alignment with design intent while...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize manufacturing processes by leading projects and mentoring teams to enhance production efficiency. Drive success through problem-solving and innovative solutions while ensuring quality and saf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $210K *

Lead the way in delivering innovative ASIC and SoC manufacturing solutions. Oversee customer projects, define technical specifications, and engage with cross-functional teams to drive excellence in se...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $210K *

Shape customer-focused projects by overseeing technical and commercial solutions in semiconductor manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to define project scope and deliver on packaging, testing, and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead creative vision and storytelling across diverse projects, driving impactful content strategies and managing a talented team to elevate brand presence in real estate, hospit...

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5 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform product development by collaborating with engineering and suppliers to optimize design for manufacturability and cost. Drive excellence in mechanical components, ensuring quality and sustain...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us in designing and integrating innovative thermal imaging systems into gimbal platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize optical performance from concept through production...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Empower engineering teams by leading CAD operations and mentoring staff. Drive the production of high-quality drawings and 3D models for rail projects, ensuring adherence to client standards while del...

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform product development by designing and industrializing innovative processes that enhance customer satisfaction and maximize business value, while ensuring compliance with quality standards and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative products from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and performance. This hands-on role requires a motivated engin...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize complex Aerospace & Defense programs from planning to delivery. Lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure customer satisfaction while navigating multi-year manufacturing challen...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $180K *

Shape the future of e-commerce by driving integration and enhancements for Onshape's purchasing systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize user experiences and streamline operations in a dyna...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $200K *

Transform user experiences by designing intuitive interfaces for autonomous systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create reliable, trust-building solutions that enhance operator decision...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $110K *

Join us to create compelling visual communications that translate complex financial concepts into engaging designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate brand identity and deliver high-q...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $140K *

Lead the charge in creating compelling visual communications that translate complex financial concepts into engaging designs for B2B audiences, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ele...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $136K *

Engineer innovative solutions and conduct independent evaluations in design engineering. Collaborate with teams to apply engineering techniques, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and pol...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative design solutions while managing multiple projects, collaborating with teams, and ensuring high-quality documentation from concept through construction in a dynamic studio environme...

2 weeks ago

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

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.