3D Animator in San Francisco, CA

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 Francisco, CA

87413 - 127238

25th percentile

87413

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

50th percentile

103275

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

75th percentile

127238

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

107663

131963

155925

Animator

86063

103275

123188

3D Modeler

76613

95175

116775

Digital Artist

75600

94163

117788

Presentation Designer

79313

99225

114075

Graphic Designer

68850

89100

105300

Packaging Designer

72900

88425

108338

Illustrator/Infographics Designer

68513

82688

101250

Photo Retoucher

62438

82013

105300

Photographer

59063

77963

97875

Production Artist

69863

82350

91800

Production Coordinator

62775

67500

79650

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