New Balance
3D Production Artist I, Apparel (Intern)
United States - Massachusetts (Remote) - (Contract, Intern) - $33.00/hr
New Balance is looking for a 3D Production Artist I Apparel Intern to help create seasonal 3D apparel assets.
Develop 3D assets for designated product categories throughout seasonal cycles
Partner with product teams to maintain current 3D imagery during the development phase
Build proficiency in relevant 3D programs, PLM systems, and other tools used in 3D product creation
Gulfstream Aerospace
Associate 3D Designer
United States - Savannah, GA - On-site
This role supports the creation of “architecturally accurate, photo-real, CG models, finished renderings, animations, and virtual experiences of aircraft interiors, exteriors and sections.”
Utilize current applications (Maya, Unity, Unreal, Keyshot, Nuke, Mudbox, Substance Designer, Adobe Creative Suite) and learn new solutions as necessary
Provide Interior and Exterior Rendering packages in accordance with Interior Design and Sales objectives
Support the development of Gulfstream aircraft liveries to meet customer design expectations
Provide guidance for interns and entry-level teammates as required
Mazda North American Operations
Designer III, Visualization
United States - Irvine, CA (Hybrid) - $95,500 - $145,675
“The Visualization Designer III creates high-quality visualizations and animations for innovative automotive and brand concepts in support of defined project objectives.”
Collaborate closely with automotive and brand designers to develop high fidelity images and animations for senior design management
Utilize a variety of software tools (Alias, Blender, Sub-D) to translate 2D concepts into accurate 3D digital surfaces
Partner with the fabrication team to translate 3D digital files into physical outputs, including milling and 3D printing
Develop innovative design solutions using sketches, models, and mockups to support Mazda’s automotive and brand concepts
The Bexar Company (via client)
3D Designer – Architectural Visualization
United States - Tampa, FL or Atlanta, GA - On-site
“Our client, a multidisciplinary design firm, is seeking a creative and detail-oriented 3D Designer to join their team... This individual will work closely with architects and designers to create compelling architectural visualizations that bring design concepts to life.”
Produce high-quality 3D renderings, video flythroughs, and 360° virtual tours for architectural and interior design projects
Develop and refine 3D models, materials, lighting, and environments for realistic architectural visualization
Create renderings and visual content using SketchUp, Enscape, D5 Render, and Photoshop
Edit and produce video presentations and animations using Premiere Pro
ZAGG, Inc.
Senior 3D Artist / Art Director
United States - Midvale, UT - On-site
“We are seeking a driven, passionate Sr 3D Artist who takes pride in their craft and is motivated by producing world-class work” creating photorealistic product renders for the ZAGG and mophie brands.
Light, texture, position, compose, and render photorealistic, premium-quality product images
Obtain, create, and edit CAD geometry compatible with Keyshot and other 3D software
Track cell phone device manufacturer rumors, leaks, and releases to keep 3D models current
Implement AI technologies to speed up or improve workflow and output
Vizcom
Creative Advocate
United States - San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) - $150,000 - $170,000
“At Vizcom, we’re redefining how physical products are brought from imagination to reality by merging AI with human creativity... You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our AI-powered sketching and collaboration tools.”
Design daily in Vizcom, producing polished renders, iterations, and workflows across footwear, industrial, automotive, apparel, and gaming
Develop how-to and workflow content demonstrating real-world design processes, from prompt-to-render to concept-to-production
Produce social-first content (Reels, Shorts, TikTok, LinkedIn) supporting product adoption
Host office hours and support the designer community during Vizcom Challenges and feature launches
Trove Brands
3D Generalist
United States - Lehi, UT - On-site
“The 3D Generalist is responsible for creating high-quality, photorealistic 3D product imagery and video that brings our products and brand stories to life,” across BlenderBottle, Owala, Whiskware, and Eco-Brite.
Develop high-quality photorealistic images and videos of products
Accurately texture products using physically based materials
Create and animate 3D assets, including strong animation work
Own 3D video projects end to end, from concept through final delivery
Wayfair
Lead Design Technologist
Canada - Remote (flexible for Ontario, Canada and U.S. applicants) - CAD 173,627 - CAD 191,501
Wayfair is looking for a Lead Design Technologist to build high-fidelity prototypes and give design and engineering teams “real, practical leverage” through AI-powered workflows.
Build high-fidelity, functional prototypes in React and TypeScript to de-risk complex UX interactions and UI component architecture
Design, build, and maintain custom scripts, MCPs, and AI workflows for design and engineering teams
Scale and mature the existing design system across components, tokens, and documentation
Establish repeatable frameworks for cross-functional collaboration, empowering non-technical team members to leverage AI tools
CesiumAstro
Senior 3D Motion Designer
United States - Austin, TX - On-site
“The 3D Motion Designer owns production of high-quality 3D content for web, social, press, events, and executive presentations,” translating technical concepts into beautiful, technically accurate visual stories.
Lead creation of polished, artful 3D animated sequences for marketing, product storytelling, and technical explainers
Own the full 3D production process, including animation, composition, lighting, materials, camera animation, rendering, and compositing
Create both realistic product/system renders and abstract concept animations
Partner directly with engineers and designers to develop storyboards and technical concepts for complex projects
RS&H
Junior 3D Visualization Artist
United States - Tampa, FL
“This position is ideal for an emerging visualization professional who is passionate about creating compelling visual stories through photorealistic imagery and animation.”
Assist in the creation of detailed 3D models, renderings, and animations for architecture, infrastructure, transportation, and urban development projects
Support the development of photorealistic visualizations and animated content for project presentations, proposals, and public engagement
Utilize Autodesk 3ds Max, V-Ray, Adobe Photoshop, and After Effects to produce high-quality visual content
Learn and implement new visualization techniques, technologies, and software advancements
Sony
Senior 3D Visualization and Animation Technical Artist
United States - Culver City, CA (Contract, 1-year) - $140,000 - $155,000
Sony Corporation of America is looking for a skilled Senior 3D Visualization Animation Technical Artist to “lead 3D photography and 4D video capturing of talents” for state-of-the-art 3D/4D content creation.
Collaborate with R&D and artist teams to identify requirements for challenging 3D animation projects
Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation of the R&D process
Share best practices and technical insights with both art and research teams
Facilitate and lead creative discussions addressing production challenges
Voldex
Sr 3D Art Generalist – Brookhaven
United States - Remote
“We’re looking for a Senior 3D Art Generalist to help lead asset production for Brookhaven while maintaining the quality, performance, and consistency that define the game’s visual identity,” reaching over 160 million monthly players.
Own end-to-end delivery of assigned 3D assets (housing, props, tools, environment, gameplay content) from brief through integration
Review work from other artists and drive iterations with clear, actionable feedback to meet the quality bar
Coordinate with the Art Lead on assigned areas, run reviews, and surface risks or ambiguity early
Advanced 3D modeling within Roblox Studio, including clean topology, UV unwrapping, baking, and asset optimization
NOABRANDS
3D Designer & AI Specialist (On-site)
United States - Westminster, CO - On-site - $70,000 - $75,000
NOA Brands is seeking a “talented and experienced 3D Designer and AI Specialist” to create custom mannequins that align with clients’ brand identities, leveraging AI-powered tools to accelerate concept development.
Create highly detailed, production-ready mannequin and product models using ZBrush, Autodesk Maya, and Autodesk 3ds Max
Integrate AI-assisted design tools to accelerate concept generation, refine forms, and improve modeling efficiency
Apply a solid understanding of human anatomy to ensure realistic and proportionally accurate designs
Collaborate with teams to optimize designs for 3D printing and other manufacturing processes
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