3D Animator in Appleton, WI

3D Animator Job Description

3D animators design and animate 3D characters and objects for games, videos, presentations and other creations. In some cases, these professionals are asked to participate in overall story development or game design. Candidates should be versed in a variety of industry-standard applications, including Maya, MotionBuilder, Mudbox, FBX, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Premiere and After Effects. Companies seeking animators with motion design skills may look for Cinema 4D experience and knowledge of common graphic design software. Employers may also require a demo reel or shipped title.

Typical 3d animator duties:

Meeting with clients and key stakeholders, such as directors, actors, video game designers and other animators, to determine project scope and deadlines

Researching subjects to ensure accurate animated representations and storyboarding in the development of scenes that require animation

Working with designers and developers to ensure that 3D animations meet technical and stylistic requirements

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Texturing

Photoshop

3D Modeling

3D Studio Max

Maps API

Animation

Modeling Techniques

Design controls?

Rendering

Characters

Salary for 3D Animator in Appleton, WI

52448 - 76343

25th percentile

52448

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

61965

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

76343

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

Projected salaries for related positions

Position title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Art Director

64598

79178

93555

Animator

51638

61965

73913

3D Modeler

45968

57105

70065

Digital Artist

45360

56498

70673

Presentation Designer

47588

59535

68445

Graphic Designer

41310

53460

63180

Packaging Designer

43740

53055

65003

Illustrator/Infographics Designer

41108

49613

60750

Photo Retoucher

37463

49208

63180

Photographer

35438

46778

58725

Production Artist

41918

49410

55080

Production Coordinator

37665

40500

47790

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