3D Animator in Portland, OR

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 Portland, OR

71873 - 104618

25th percentile

71873

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

50th percentile

84915

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

75th percentile

104618

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

88523

108503

128205

Animator

70763

84915

101288

3D Modeler

62993

78255

96015

Digital Artist

62160

77423

96848

Presentation Designer

65213

81585

93795

Graphic Designer

56610

73260

86580

Packaging Designer

59940

72705

89078

Illustrator/Infographics Designer

56333

67988

83250

Photo Retoucher

51338

67433

86580

Photographer

48563

64103

80475

Production Artist

57443

67710

75480

Production Coordinator

51615

55500

65490

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