3D Animator in Youngstown, OH

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 Youngstown, OH

49210 - 71630

25th percentile

49210

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

50th percentile

58140

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

75th percentile

71630

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

60610

74290

87780

Animator

48450

58140

69350

3D Modeler

43130

53580

65740

Digital Artist

42560

53010

66310

Presentation Designer

44650

55860

64220

Graphic Designer

38760

50160

59280

Packaging Designer

41040

49780

60990

Illustrator/Infographics Designer

38570

46550

57000

Photo Retoucher

35150

46170

59280

Photographer

33250

43890

55100

Production Artist

39330

46360

51680

Production Coordinator

35340

38000

44840

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