3D Animator in Torrance, 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 Torrance, CA

78995 - 114985

25th percentile

78995

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

50th percentile

93330

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

75th percentile

114985

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

97295

119255

140910

Animator

77775

93330

111325

3D Modeler

69235

86010

105530

Digital Artist

68320

85095

106445

Presentation Designer

71675

89670

103090

Graphic Designer

62220

80520

95160

Packaging Designer

65880

79910

97905

Illustrator/Infographics Designer

61915

74725

91500

Photo Retoucher

56425

74115

95160

Photographer

53375

70455

88450

Production Artist

63135

74420

82960

Production Coordinator

56730

61000

71980

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