Staff 3D Artist (R4182)

Shield AI•California, MD 20636, US• Part Time

Posted 2 months ago• Sales & Marketing

Compensation

$146,000–$218,000/year

Job Description

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

The Marketing Team at Shield AI is hiring a 3D Artist who will create visually stunning, cinematic 3D content that brings our technology and mission to life. You are a creative problem solver with a strong sense of design, composition, lighting, and storytelling. You will build 3D environments, motion sequences, and visual effects that communicate complex ideas through high-quality visuals that align with Shield AI’s brand and aesthetic.

You will collaborate closely with motion designers, video editors and marketing partners to craft immersive visuals for campaigns, product explainers, and digital experiences. You are fluent in Unreal Engine or Cinema 4D and have a solid understanding of 3D asset creation, materials, lighting, and rendering. You balance creative exploration with technical precision, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are comfortable taking projects from concept to final delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who blends artistic vision with technical craft and is excited to shape the future of Shield AI’s 3D storytelling.

What You'll Do

Create cinematic 3D visuals, animations, and environments using Unreal Engine or Cinema 4D.

Design and execute high-quality renders that communicate complex concepts clearly and beautifully.

Collaborate with creative and marketing teams to develop visuals for campaigns, product stories, and social content.

Maintain Shield AI’s brand consistency across all 3D and motion deliverables.

Optimize scenes for efficient rendering and performance across multiple platforms.

Contribute to development of the internal 3D asset library, templates, and best practices.

Manage multiple projects and deliver on tight production timelines.

Required Qualifications

8-10+ years of professional experience in 3D design, animation, or visualization.

Expert proficiency in Unreal Engine and/or Cinema 4D.

Strong understanding of lighting, materials, composition, and camera movement.

Experience creating cinematic visuals for marketing, product, or brand storytelling.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially After Effects and Photoshop.

Strong organization, communication, and time management skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced creative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with rendering engines such as Octane, Redshift, or Unreal Lumen.

Familiarity with 3D modeling, texturing, and asset optimization workflows.

Experience working within aerospace, defense, or technology sectors.

Knowledge of compositing, color grading, and post-production workflows.

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.