3D Animator in Woodbridge, NJ

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 Woodbridge, NJ

80938 - 117813

25th percentile

80938

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

50th percentile

95625

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

75th percentile

117813

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

99688

122188

144375

Animator

79688

95625

114063

3D Modeler

70938

88125

108125

Digital Artist

70000

87188

109063

Presentation Designer

73438

91875

105625

Graphic Designer

63750

82500

97500

Packaging Designer

67500

81875

100313

Illustrator/Infographics Designer

63438

76563

93750

Photo Retoucher

57813

75938

97500

Photographer

54688

72188

90625

Production Artist

64688

76250

85000

Production Coordinator

58125

62500

73750

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