3D Animator in San Antonio, TX

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 San Antonio, TX

65398 - 95193

25th percentile

65398

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

50th percentile

77265

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

75th percentile

95193

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

80548

98728

116655

Animator

64388

77265

92163

3D Modeler

57318

71205

87365

Digital Artist

56560

70448

88123

Presentation Designer

59338

74235

85345

Graphic Designer

51510

66660

78780

Packaging Designer

54540

66155

81053

Illustrator/Infographics Designer

51258

61863

75750

Photo Retoucher

46713

61358

78780

Photographer

44188

58328

73225

Production Artist

52268

61610

68680

Production Coordinator

46965

50500

59590

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