3D Animator Salary in Chicago, IL | Robert Half

3D Animator in Chicago, IL

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 deadlinesResearching subjects to ensure accurate animated representations and storyboarding in the development of scenes that require animationWorking 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 Chicago, IL
80290 - 116870
25th percentile
80290
New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties
50th percentile
94860
Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role
75th percentile
116870
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 98890 121210 143220 Animator 79050 94860 113150 3D Modeler 70370 87420 107260 Digital Artist 69440 86490 108190 Presentation Designer 72850 91140 104780 Graphic Designer 63240 81840 96720 Packaging Designer 66960 81220 99510 Illustrator/Infographics Designer 62930 75950 93000 Photo Retoucher 57350 75330 96720 Photographer 54250 71610 89900 Production Artist 64170 75640 84320 Production Coordinator 57660 62000 73160

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