3D Designer
设计·美术、3D、动画
3D designers use 3D software to create models, scenes, and animations, widely applied in gaming, film, product visualization, etc.
Daily work
- 01Communicate design needs with project team, understand concepts and reference materials
- 02Model, sculpt, and retopologize using Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender
- 03Apply materials and textures to models, adjust lighting and render settings
- 04Create animations or rig bones (e.g., character design)
- 05Modify models based on feedback, optimize polygon count and performance
- 06Export final renders or assets to game engines
Ability requirements
Hard skills
- Proficient in 3D modeling software (Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, etc.)
- Mastery of render engines (V-Ray, Arnold, Redshift, etc.)
- Familiar with UV unwrapping, baking, and texture painting
- Knowledge of material and lighting theory
- Understanding of basic animation principles and rigging
- Ability to sculpt high-poly models with ZBrush
Soft skills
- Creativity and aesthetic sense
- Attention to detail and patience
- Communication and collaboration skills
- Stress resistance and time management
- Self-learning of new technologies
Best suited for
Suitable for those with artistic foundation, passionate about creation, patient with technical details, able to maintain patience through iterations, and eager to explore new tools.
Less suited for
Not suitable for those lacking patience, resistant to revisions, averse to learning software, or seeking only stability and routine.
Salary (monthly)
Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only
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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.