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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$221K - $289K *

Lead the design evolution of Jira, creating cohesive user experiences and mentoring teams. Drive strategic initiatives and collaborate across disciplines to enhance product impact for millions of user...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$221K - $289K *

Join a dynamic team as a Principal Product Designer, leading innovative design initiatives for Jira. Drive user-centric experiences, mentor designers, and collaborate across teams to shape the future...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $185K *

Advance GPU technology by architecting, designing, and optimizing software and hardware solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and meet customer needs in a dynamic e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior mechanical designer, creating precise CAD drawings and collaborating on innovative projects for energy plants. Leverage your expertise in piping systems and 3D modeling...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by designing impactful products across consumer and enterprise platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally and drive user-centric solutions that elevate healthcare experiences and fos...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your creativity by joining a dynamic marketing team to craft compelling visuals. Collaborate on projects that elevate brand identity, from digital campaigns to printed materials, while honing y...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $174K *

Shape the future of space exploration by leading technology development, engaging with partners, and building strategic roadmaps that align with company goals while staying abreast of industry advance...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of digital assets by developing strategies for cryptocurrencies and tokenized securities, collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance identification solutions...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$70K - $140K *

Contribute to a dynamic team by translating client needs into clear product requirements. Play a key role in bridging product and implementation efforts, prototyping solutions, and ensuring successful...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $140K *

Transform client needs into clear product requirements. Collaborate across teams to define workflows, prototype solutions, and enhance agent behavior during platform rollouts while promoting structure...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $170K *

Champion the future of game quality by leading a dynamic engineering team, driving innovation in test automation and AI tools, and collaborating across global teams to enhance delivery and operational...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $170K *

Shape the future of AI products by leading zero-to-one design initiatives. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create user-centric experiences, ensuring high design quality from concept...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $129K *

Elevate user experiences for AI-driven news media products by designing seamless digital interfaces across web and mobile platforms, collaborating closely with teams to innovate and enhance customer e...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $230K *

Make your mark at the intersection of creativity and technology, guiding a team to develop innovative generative AI workflows that elevate marketing content. Drive hands-on projects while mentoring to...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $230K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative software solutions in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with teams to create impactful systems, leveraging your expertise in data processing and cloud tec...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $230K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by developing end-to-end solutions. Collaborate in an agile environment to enhance systems and tackle client challenges using cutting-edge technologies...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $260K *

Drive impactful software solutions as you develop and enhance analytic data processing systems. Use your skills in Python, Java, and cloud environments to overcome client challenges and shape innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Champion enterprise IT solutions by collaborating with customers to design tailored integrations of our edge AI platform, ensuring seamless compliance and security while driving technical discussions...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$71K - $91K *

Pioneer innovative design solutions while collaborating with a dynamic team. Leverage your expertise in project architecture and sustainability to drive impactful projects, ensuring excellence in desi...

2 days ago

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

$152K - $189K *

Explore advanced image-based mapping and navigation solutions using CV/ML. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to enhance autonomous spacecraft capabilities, impacting missions across terrestria...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing technical delivery for digital marketing, overseeing developer teams to optimize email, SMS, and automated marketing systems, ensuring quality execution while nurturing a c...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Join us to provide expert AV production support for studio productions, applying advanced technical skills in live and recorded formats. Lead audio workflows and collaborate with teams to ensure top-q...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Manage the vision for innovative color, materials, and finishes designs for vehicles, ensuring alignment from concept to production. Lead a creative team while collaborating across departments to enha...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate the creative process by leading studio operations and optimizing workflows for a multidisciplinary team. Drive efficiency while managing project pipelines and stakeholder expectations in a fas...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $215K *

Innovate and build robust IT systems that connect people, data, and technology. Drive solutions across cloud, servers, and security while mentoring junior staff in a fast-paced, collaborative environm...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.