Technical Artist and Designer Jobs

Explore Technical Artist and Designer opportunities that bring creative vision and technical problem-solving together. These professionals help turn artistic concepts into production-ready work by connecting design teams with engineering, production, and digital tools. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover roles that match their skills and career goals.

What Technical Artists and Designers Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but may include building and maintaining creative workflows, developing tools and scripts, optimizing digital assets, and helping teams meet visual and technical requirements. In game development, film, animation, and interactive media, technical artists often work across modeling, animation, rendering, and real-time engines. Technical designers may also shape systems, workflows, interfaces, or content experiences in collaboration with creative and technical teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often look for a combination of artistic judgment, technical fluency, and clear communication. Relevant experience may include 3D modeling, materials and shaders, rigging, animation, procedural workflows, scripting, and familiarity with tools such as game engines or digital content creation software. Requirements differ by role, so review each listing for the specific portfolio, software, and programming experience requested.

Career Opportunities

Technical Artist and Designer job titles span studios, technology companies, entertainment, and other organizations creating complex digital experiences. Depending on your background, you may focus on pipeline development, real-time visuals, tools, content implementation, or cross-disciplinary design. Browse current listings to compare responsibilities, seniority, work arrangements, and compensation details.

Find Technical Artist and Designer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Technical Artist and Designer roles, review job requirements, and identify positions where your creative and technical strengths can make an impact.

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$110K - $130K *

Innovate user-centered designs for enterprise applications, ensuring accessibility and usability. Lead user research, design intuitive interfaces, and collaborate with development teams for WCAG-compl...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $125K *

Pioneer innovative visual experiences by leading diverse design teams in both digital and physical realms. Collaborate on immersive media projects focusing on VFX and interactive narratives while mana...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$92K - $110K *

Transform user experiences by conducting research and crafting intuitive designs. Collaborate with teams to create wireframes and prototypes, ensuring user-centered principles guide the development of...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a forward-thinking team to define and execute design strategy for AI-driven risk management tools, guiding designers and partners to deliver exceptional user experiences that prioritize risk unde...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$188K - $274K *

Shape the future of 3D communication hardware by leading multidisciplinary design efforts, integrating industrial design with generative AI workflows to create innovative prototypes and installations...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$221K - $387K *

Unlock innovation in product design by leading the development of design-system standards and tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and mentor designers in AI-assi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $376K *

Innovate machine learning solutions by designing, building, and productionizing ML models and scalable data pipelines while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance user experience and drive AI adv...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $376K *

Drive innovative AI solutions by designing and deploying cutting-edge ML models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities, improve user experiences, and shape the future...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$183K - $289K *

Lead design for an innovative AI-native Strategic Portfolio Management suite. Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to establish design vision and manage a growing team of designers while a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$221K - $289K *

Shape the design vision for an AI-native Strategic Portfolio Management suite, leading a team of designers to create intuitive workflows and drive innovation in a high-ambiguity environment, while col...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Play a key role in leading the AI Engineering team, driving the development and deployment of AI/ML models at scale, optimizing inference, and mentoring talent to enhance product quality and user enga...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$39K - $136K *

Join a team that's shaping user experiences through innovative design solutions. Leverage your expertise in UX to create intuitive interfaces, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive user-centered st...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $270K *

Shape the future of restaurant technology by leading end-to-end design, collaborating with engineers and product leaders, and creating intuitive experiences that empower local businesses to thrive in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $105K *

Lead creative design initiatives that enhance sales and marketing efforts, creating scalable solutions and visual assets that resonate with audiences and drive engagement across teams...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative AI experiences by leading user-centered design strategies that enhance productivity and operational efficiency across enterprise systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $269K *

Join us to lead the development of critical components in Unity Engine, enhancing C#/.NET integration and driving technical excellence. Collaborate with experts to deliver robust tools for game develo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $341K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance C#/.NET integration for Unity Engine, driving performance and reliability. Collaborate with experts to deliver key technical solutions and advocate best practices for de...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading CAD production for multidisciplinary projects. Collaborate with engineers and designers to create high-quality digital deliverables while ensuring compliance with indust...

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive design excellence by creating intuitive solutions for complex user needs, collaborating closely with Product and Engineering teams to enhance user engagement and achieve business goals in a dyna...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at our innovative team by leveraging your industrial design expertise to create captivating products that resonate with fans, from concept to production, while collaborating in a f...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$147K - $210K *

Drive innovation in mapping technology by developing advanced software solutions and implementing GenAI techniques. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and solve comple...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $235K *

Unlock potential by leading the creative development of immersive event experiences that engage audiences, convey complex technology, and reflect brand strategy, while collaborating closely with cross...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to shape engaging user experiences across digital and physical environments. Lead the design process from ideation to implementation, ensuring intuitive and impactful interactions that...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$169K - $245K *

Lead the charge in shaping Figma's Internal AI Tooling portfolio by translating product roadmaps into actionable plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution, governance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $245K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of internal AI tooling by translating product roadmaps into actionable plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and measurable...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Technical Artist do?question toggle

    A Technical Artist bridges creative and technical teams, helping ensure that visual assets and workflows meet production requirements. Depending on the industry, the role may involve tools, scripting, asset optimization, shaders, pipelines, or real-time content implementation.

  • What skills are commonly requested for Technical Artist and Designer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include visual design, 3D content workflows, game engines or other creative software, problem-solving, and collaboration. Some positions also require scripting, programming, pipeline development, or specialized knowledge such as rigging, animation, or shaders.

  • Where do Technical Artists and Designers work?question toggle

    They may work in game development, film, animation, interactive media, technology, and other fields that produce digital content or experiences. Specific responsibilities depend on the employer and product.

  • How can I find Technical Artist and Designer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional listings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each job description for compensation, experience requirements, tools, and work arrangement, since these details vary by position.

  • Do Technical Artist and Designer roles require a portfolio?question toggle

    Many employers value a portfolio that demonstrates relevant visual work, technical problem-solving, or production experience. Requirements vary, so check individual listings for requested portfolio materials and qualifications.