3D Animator in Nashville, TN

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 Nashville, TN

66045 - 96135

25th percentile

66045

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

50th percentile

78030

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

75th percentile

96135

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

81345

99705

117810

Animator

65025

78030

93075

3D Modeler

57885

71910

88230

Digital Artist

57120

71145

88995

Presentation Designer

59925

74970

86190

Graphic Designer

52020

67320

79560

Packaging Designer

55080

66810

81855

Illustrator/Infographics Designer

51765

62475

76500

Photo Retoucher

47175

61965

79560

Photographer

44625

58905

73950

Production Artist

52785

62220

69360

Production Coordinator

47430

51000

60180

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