3D Animator in Columbia, SC

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 Columbia, SC

60865 - 88595

25th percentile

60865

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

50th percentile

71910

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

75th percentile

88595

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

74965

91885

108570

Animator

59925

71910

85775

3D Modeler

53345

66270

81310

Digital Artist

52640

65565

82015

Presentation Designer

55225

69090

79430

Graphic Designer

47940

62040

73320

Packaging Designer

50760

61570

75435

Illustrator/Infographics Designer

47705

57575

70500

Photo Retoucher

43475

57105

73320

Photographer

41125

54285

68150

Production Artist

48645

57340

63920

Production Coordinator

43710

47000

55460

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