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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$215K - $245K *

Lead a dynamic team in overseeing design activities across project phases, ensuring alignment with objectives, budget, and quality standards while fostering collaboration among stakeholders for succes...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$188K - $211K *

Join a dynamic team to maintain and evolve a beloved design system, ensuring quality across UI and graphics. Collaborate with product teams, fix bugs, and innovate with AI to enhance user experience a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join our team to enhance development experiences for engineers and scientists. Drive the design of robust CI/CD pipelines, ensure high-velocity software deployment, and transform our tools to maintain...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge technology solutions, collaborating with engineers and researchers to design and optimize low-power hardware accelerators and custom silicon for next-gen devices...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of technology by designing advanced hardware solutions. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to create low-power accelerators and innovative silicon, driving the next genera...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Design and optimize advanced hardware solutions, collaborating with engineers to enhance performance and power efficiency in cutting-edge technology applications. Drive micro-architecture and RTL desi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of technology by developing advanced hardware solutions, collaborating with engineers and researchers to optimize low-power accelerators and SoCs for innovative devices, ensuring perf...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Manage the design, fabrication, and operation of test infrastructures for spaceflight hardware, ensuring rigorous testing and data analysis through all development phases. Collaborate with engineers t...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engage with customers to evaluate and implement solutions, driving technical discovery and adoption. Collaborate with sales teams to demonstrate value, manage multiple projects, and identify expansion...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative mechanical designs for ergonomic and automated tools, ensuring compliance with specifications. Collaborate across projects, applying technical expertise to enhance customer solutions...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$182K - $247K *

Transform the cybersecurity landscape by designing, implementing, and managing advanced software solutions while leading teams and ensuring quality across various platforms. Drive innovation in securi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by embedding with customers to understand their operations, scope deployments, and translate insights into product enhancements. Engage collaboratively across teams, ensuring strategy...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by leading design for core AI surfaces, shaping strategy and vision. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define user experiences and establish quality standards for AI-genera...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $350K *

Join our design team to create innovative industrial designs for hardware. Collaborate with engineers to transform concepts into production-ready products, ensuring a seamless blend of aesthetics and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $225K *

Lead the charge in architecting scalable technology solutions for institutional clients. Engage with cross-functional teams to create platforms that enhance client experiences, emphasizing technical d...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Inspire creative excellence as a Senior Designer, collaborating across teams to elevate brand storytelling through impactful design in both digital and print formats, fostering an environment of innov...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $127K *

Engineer the technical development and coordination of architectural projects, ensuring quality and compliance from design through construction. Lead project teams, resolve complex issues, and collabo...

Today

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

$159K - $230K *

Shape the future of consumer electronics by designing innovative products. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform concepts into production-ready designs, ensuring quality and aesthetics while pus...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Innovate compelling visual concepts that elevate brand storytelling across digital and print. Collaborate with teams to create high-quality designs, ensuring cohesive campaigns that engage audiences a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$159K - $230K *

Lead the charge in creating user-centered designs that enhance product experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and refine intuitive interfaces for consumer-facing applications...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate the digital experience at MoneyLion by leading product design initiatives. Balance hands-on contributions with team leadership, mentoring designers globally, while ensuring cohesive product de...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping cutting-edge technology solutions through innovative design and administration of low voltage systems, enhancing client experiences across multiple projects while ensuring c...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$89K - $100K *

Deliver innovative solutions by supporting the implementation and configuration of digital banking products. Collaborate with clients and teams to troubleshoot issues, ensure quality, and achieve succ...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $250K *

Redefine the future of creative AI by leading innovative digital experiences that push boundaries. Drive the vision and execution of groundbreaking projects, blending art and technology to explore the...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's committed to designing intuitive user experiences that enhance health journeys through collaboration, creativity, and thoughtful design, driving impactful results in a growing digit...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.