3D Animator in Cedar Falls, IA

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 Cedar Falls, IA

58275 - 84825

25th percentile

58275

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

50th percentile

68850

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

75th percentile

84825

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

71775

87975

103950

Animator

57375

68850

82125

3D Modeler

51075

63450

77850

Digital Artist

50400

62775

78525

Presentation Designer

52875

66150

76050

Graphic Designer

45900

59400

70200

Packaging Designer

48600

58950

72225

Illustrator/Infographics Designer

45675

55125

67500

Photo Retoucher

41625

54675

70200

Photographer

39375

51975

65250

Production Artist

46575

54900

61200

Production Coordinator

41850

45000

53100

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