3D Animator in Hartford, CT

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 Hartford, CT

73815 - 107445

25th percentile

73815

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

50th percentile

87210

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

75th percentile

107445

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

90915

111435

131670

Animator

72675

87210

104025

3D Modeler

64695

80370

98610

Digital Artist

63840

79515

99465

Presentation Designer

66975

83790

96330

Graphic Designer

58140

75240

88920

Packaging Designer

61560

74670

91485

Illustrator/Infographics Designer

57855

69825

85500

Photo Retoucher

52725

69255

88920

Photographer

49875

65835

82650

Production Artist

58995

69540

77520

Production Coordinator

53010

57000

67260

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