3d Designer Jobs in California

A 3D Designer in the commercial art industry is responsible for creating three-dimensional models, animations, and visual effects to be used in various creative projects such as films, video games, and digital advertising campaigns. These professionals work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to interpret and bring to life concepts through high-quality 3D visuals. Their duties often include creating storyboards, developing models and graphics, and manipulating images to meet clients' specifications. They also must stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technological advancements to maintain competitiveness.

Essential skills for a 3D Designer include strong proficiency in 3D design software such as Autodesk 3ds Max, MAYA, Blender or others, alongside solid understanding of animation, storyboarding, texturing, lighting, and color theory. Certifications from recognized institutions such as a Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) or a certification in 3D graphics from Autodesk can be quite beneficial. A 3D Designer should also have excellent creativity, communication, and problem-solving skills. Before becoming a 3D Designer, a professional may have roles such as a Graphic Designer, Animator, or an Art Director, where they gain design experience and learn to work with different graphic tools and platforms.

1-15 of 23 Jobs

Sr. Motion Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 15 hours ago

prototyping tools Internal and external agency experience Experience working in a complex and global environment Experience with Blender and/or other 3D animation tools Wage Transparency Pay for this...

Motion Designer MV Creative

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in motion graphics, animation, or a related field, with a focus on real-time and spatial experiences....

Motion Designer

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 1 day ago

Craft outstanding motion graphics and animations in 2D and/or 3D, with tools like After Effects, Figma, and Cinema 4D....

Motion Designer MV Creative

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

This role requires a high level of craft and technical proficiency in 3D motion design, with experience in tools like Cinema 4D, After Effects, and Redshift....

Senior Motion Designer - Remote - Nationwide

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago

Advanced proficiency in Blender or Cinema 4D, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator, and Figma preferred....

Remote Work

Interactive Motion Designer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

You'll need to show us that You are proficient in Rive & Figma (Lottie, and Adobe After Effects is a plus), with a strong understanding of how motion enhances user experience....

Visual Designer (3D)

  • Cupertino, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 2 days ago

Experience 8+ years work experience as a graphic, visual or 3D designer. Must have Cinema 4D experience....

Motion Designer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

This highly collaborative role involves working on building and activating motion design systems in partnership with brand, product, and marketing teams....

3D Motion Designer

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 8 days ago

Stay current with emerging motion design trends, 3D animation techniques, and technologies to keep Roblox at the forefront of creative innovation....

3D Artist 3 (Motion Graphics)

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 14 days ago

Experience with industry leading 3D software packages (Maya, Cinema 4D, 3DS Max, etc.) Experience with visual development software tools. (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)...

3D Artist 3

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 14 days ago

-Experience with industry leading 3D software packages (Maya, Cinema 4D, 3DS Max etc) -Experience with visual development software tools. (Photoshop, Illustrator etc.)...

Senior 3D Concept Artist

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 15 days ago

Proficiency in visual design software such as Photoshop, Blender, 3ds Max, or other 3D modeling and rendering tools....

Motion Designer

  • Moffett Field, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Moffett Field, CA
  • 16 days ago

Software Proficiency : Strong proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Figma, Lottie, and other relevant design tools....

Senior Motion Designer & Editor

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 19 days ago

Must be an expert in After Effects and proficient across Premiere Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator with an understanding of graphic design, layout and typography. 3D skills (Cinema 4D, Blender)....

Remote Work

BIM Modeler

  • Pasadena, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA
  • 22 days ago

Our client is looking for a BIM Modeler/Designer to join our Design team located in Bellevue, WA. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for developing 3D models and producing...

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for 3d Designer Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireCommercialArt research efforts.

Highest Education Level

3d Designers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
67.5%
Master's Degree
14.0%
Associate's Degree
10.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
High School or GED
2.6%
Some College
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by 3d Designers in California
Less than 1 year
38.5%
2-4 years
23.1%
1-2 years
19.2%
6-8 years
11.5%
4-6 years
3.8%
None
3.8%


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