3D Animator in Janesville, WI

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 Janesville, WI

61513 - 89538

25th percentile

61513

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

50th percentile

72675

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

75th percentile

89538

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

75763

92863

109725

Animator

60563

72675

86688

3D Modeler

53913

66975

82175

Digital Artist

53200

66263

82888

Presentation Designer

55813

69825

80275

Graphic Designer

48450

62700

74100

Packaging Designer

51300

62225

76238

Illustrator/Infographics Designer

48213

58188

71250

Photo Retoucher

43938

57713

74100

Photographer

41563

54863

68875

Production Artist

49163

57950

64600

Production Coordinator

44175

47500

56050

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