3D Animator Salary in Lansing, MI | Robert Half

3D Animator in Lansing, MI

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 Lansing, MI
55038 - 80113
25th percentile
55038
New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties
50th percentile
65025
Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role
75th percentile
80113
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 67788 83088 98175 Animator 54188 65025 77563 3D Modeler 48238 59925 73525 Digital Artist 47600 59288 74163 Presentation Designer 49938 62475 71825 Graphic Designer 43350 56100 66300 Packaging Designer 45900 55675 68213 Illustrator/Infographics Designer 43138 52063 63750 Photo Retoucher 39313 51638 66300 Photographer 37188 49088 61625 Production Artist 43988 51850 57800 Production Coordinator 39525 42500 50150

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