3D Animator in Syracuse, NY

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 Syracuse, NY

58599 - 85296

25th percentile

58599

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

50th percentile

69233

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

75th percentile

85296

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

72174

88464

104528

Animator

57694

69233

82581

3D Modeler

51359

63803

78283

Digital Artist

50680

63124

78961

Presentation Designer

53169

66518

76473

Graphic Designer

46155

59730

70590

Packaging Designer

48870

59278

72626

Illustrator/Infographics Designer

45929

55431

67875

Photo Retoucher

41856

54979

70590

Photographer

39594

52264

65613

Production Artist

46834

55205

61540

Production Coordinator

42083

45250

53395

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