3D Animator in Thousand Oaks, 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 Thousand Oaks, CA

82233 - 119698

25th percentile

82233

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

50th percentile

97155

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

75th percentile

119698

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

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Position title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Art Director

101283

124143

146685

Animator

80963

97155

115888

3D Modeler

72073

89535

109855

Digital Artist

71120

88583

110808

Presentation Designer

74613

93345

107315

Graphic Designer

64770

83820

99060

Packaging Designer

68580

83185

101918

Illustrator/Infographics Designer

64453

77788

95250

Photo Retoucher

58738

77153

99060

Photographer

55563

73343

92075

Production Artist

65723

77470

86360

Production Coordinator

59055

63500

74930

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