Should I be a 3D model designer?

Do you love to watch a 3D printer in action?

Do you notice great character models in games and animation?

Would you like to sculpt products of the future, from earbuds to airplanes?

If you want to bring your ideas to life there are many career fields where you can put your creativity and computer skills to work as a 3D model designer!

3D modelers work in:

• games

• animation

• movies

• product design

• engineering

• architecture

• and more!

Each of these areas requires specialized skills. 3D modelers are creative and analytical. You'll focus on how your model looks and how it works.

Architecture

Make 3D visualizations to communicate design ideas with clients

Animation and Game Design

Build models of characters and objects for use in movies and games

Product Design

Build models of new products and 3D print your prototypes

• You enjoy working with a team and accepting feedback

• You are interested in the 3D geometry of objects

• You want a career that allows you to be creative and solve problems

• You enjoy sculpture, model making, or other 3D art forms

• You don't like learning new software

• You don't want to work at a computer all day

• You don't like to spend time on attention to detail

In the U.S., the average salary for a 3D Modeler is $72,900 USD.

In Canada, the average salary for a 3D Artist is $51,162 CAD.

There are opportunities for 3D modelers in architecture and industrial design in many cities. Opportunities in animation and game design can be more limited.

The top cities in the world for game careers are Tokyo, London, San Francisco, Austin, Montreal, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Vancouver.

The top cities in North America for animation careers are San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver, New York, Toronto, and Seattle.

Does this sound like a career for you? Try these steps to continue exploring careers in 3D modeling.