3D Animator in Kansas City, MO

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 Kansas City, MO

64426 - 93779

25th percentile

64426

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

50th percentile

76118

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

75th percentile

93779

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

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Position title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Art Director

79351

97261

114923

Animator

63431

76118

90794

3D Modeler

56466

70148

86068

Digital Artist

55720

69401

86814

Presentation Designer

58456

73133

84078

Graphic Designer

50745

65670

77610

Packaging Designer

53730

65173

79849

Illustrator/Infographics Designer

50496

60944

74625

Photo Retoucher

46019

60446

77610

Photographer

43531

57461

72138

Production Artist

51491

60695

67660

Production Coordinator

46268

49750

58705

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