3D Designer (Remote | $40–$50/hr)

3D Designer / Blender Expert
Position: 3D Designer / Blender Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $40–$50/hour
Location: Remote
About the Opportunity
This is a remote, project-based opportunity for 3D design professionals with 1–3 years of experience using Blender. You will contribute to projects involving 3D modeling, texturing, rendering, animation, and visualization.
Work is assigned on a project-by-project basis and conducted asynchronously over an expected 2–3 week engagement, with approximately 10–20 hours per week for projects you accept. This opportunity provides hands-on exposure to real-world 3D production challenges while allowing you to strengthen your portfolio and expand your Blender expertise.
Responsibilities
Create and deliver high-quality 3D assets using Blender and industry-standard tools.
Work across 3D modeling, texturing, rendering, animation, and visualization tasks as required.
Document workflows, scene setups, asset creation processes, and production pipelines.
Collaborate asynchronously on 3D design and production projects.
Troubleshoot rendering issues, optimization challenges, and technical problems.
Apply creative and technical judgment to deliver project requirements independently.
Maintain organized, reproducible, and production-ready 3D workflows.
Required Qualifications
1–3 years of professional experience in 3D design, modeling, animation, visualization, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in Blender.
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
Hard-surface modeling
Organic modeling
Texturing and UV mapping
Lighting and rendering using Cycles or Eevee
Animation
Procedural workflows
Bachelor’s degree in Digital Arts, Animation, Game Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience and portfolio.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
Ability to handle both creative and technical 3D production tasks.
Strong attention to detail and visual quality.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working across multiple stages of a 3D production pipeline.
Strong portfolio demonstrating Blender-based modeling, rendering, animation, or visualization work.
Experience troubleshooting complex scenes, rendering issues, or optimization challenges.
Ability to document technical workflows clearly.
Experience working asynchronously with distributed or remote teams.
Key Areas of Expertise
3D Design
Blender
3D Modeling
Hard-Surface Modeling
Organic Modeling
Texturing
UV Mapping
Lighting
Cycles / Eevee
Rendering
3D Animation
Procedural Workflows
Visualization
Asset Creation
Scene Setup
Rendering Optimization
3D Production Pipelines
Compensation & Engagement
Compensation: $40–$50/hour
Engagement Type: Project-based contract
Expected Duration: Approximately 2–3 weeks
Expected Commitment: 10–20 hours per week for accepted projects
Work Arrangement: Fully remote and asynchronous
Projects are assigned based on the needs of the engagement and the areas of expertise required.
About AfterQuery
AfterQuery is a research lab investigating the boundaries of artificial intelligence through novel datasets and experimentation.
The company is backed by leading investors, including Y Combinator and Box Group, and supports AI research and development across leading AI laboratories.
Application Process
Submit your application and updated resume.
Provide relevant details about your Blender and 3D design experience.
Share a portfolio or examples of relevant 3D work, if available.
Complete any project-specific evaluation or screening required.
Selected candidates will be matched with suitable project opportunities.

Work arrangement
Yes