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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$85K - $120K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of custom fabrication projects, leading them from concept to completion while ensuring exceptional quality and client satisfaction. Thrive in a collaborative enviro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $175K *

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

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to the design and optimization of advanced hardware solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop low-power accelerators and SoCs that drive innovation in next-gen devices...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Transform your career by developing cutting-edge technology solutions in hardware design. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to create innovative low-power accelerators and SoCs that drive the...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Architect advanced technology solutions by collaborating with engineers to design, implement, and optimize low-power hardware accelerators and custom silicon solutions for next-gen devices, driving in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate high-impact motion design for marketing campaigns, translating complex ideas into engaging visual stories. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance brand recognition and streamline content p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $188K *

Develop innovative medical imaging tools to enhance neurosurgical procedures. Collaborate with engineers and clinicians to manage imaging data, ensuring precise implant placement and integration with...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $120K *

Shape the future of digital experiences by merging brand vision with strategic design. Collaborate across teams to deliver compelling online interfaces and drive customer engagement, ensuring the Harr...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$146K - $194K *

Shape the future of user documentation by collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, XML-based technical manuals that enhance user understanding of innovative products for nati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Drive innovative data solutions by leading a skilled team in designing and maintaining scalable data architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality, secure data platforms that mee...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$171K - $189K *

Deliver innovative data and AI solutions by architecting scalable systems, engaging with clients, and transforming complex challenges into actionable insights. Join us to drive impactful results in en...

Rockville, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of structural design across diverse projects nationwide. Utilize your expertise in AutoCAD and Revit to create innovative solutions while collaborating with multi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of FinOps by designing and implementing cost accountability practices. Collaborate across teams to enhance cloud cost management and drive sustainable decision-making in technology in...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Develop cutting-edge realtime rendering solutions, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance 3D applications. Apply your expertise in graphics to optimize performance and drive innovation in softwar...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing game development through innovation in compiler technology and runtime systems. Collaborate closely to enhance Unreal Engine's toolchain, delivering exceptional perf...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $175K *

Drive the development and maintenance of robust research systems and pipelines, ensuring reliable data processing and deployment. Collaborate closely with researchers to enhance efficiency and scalabi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $203K *

Optimize manufacturing design by transforming CAD into efficient fixtures and jigs. Lead the development process from concept to mass production, ensuring precision across all product sizes while coll...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$191K - $237K *

Oversee the development and evaluation of ML infrastructure for virtual cell models, ensuring efficient data processing and performance measurement. Collaborate with researchers to enhance model train...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $250K *

Innovate groundbreaking AI solutions as you push the boundaries of modular system design, enhancing efficiency and autonomy in enterprise operations through self-generating architectures and advanced...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative technology systems design for diverse building projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering telecommunications, audiovisual, and security solutions while mentoring junior s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $250K *

Champion innovative AI research to build self-constructing systems that redefine software use, enhancing enterprise operations through collaborative intelligence and advanced systemic architectures...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $368K *

The Research Scientist in Generative AI at TikTok will conduct cutting-edge research and development in computer vision and generative AI technologies. This role involves transferring advanced technol...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing a Tooling Engineering Team, ensuring technical excellence and safety across all programs. Oversee a team of 10-12, driving performance, mentoring, and resource planning to...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Shape innovative user experiences by collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs and deliver impactful design solutions that enhance usability and delight users in a fast-pace...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative user experiences by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and enhance customer-centric solutions. Drive impactful design strategies that balance user needs with busin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.