3D Animator in Stamford, CT

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 Stamford, CT

84175 - 122525

25th percentile

84175

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

50th percentile

99450

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

75th percentile

122525

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

103675

127075

150150

Animator

82875

99450

118625

3D Modeler

73775

91650

112450

Digital Artist

72800

90675

113425

Presentation Designer

76375

95550

109850

Graphic Designer

66300

85800

101400

Packaging Designer

70200

85150

104325

Illustrator/Infographics Designer

65975

79625

97500

Photo Retoucher

60125

78975

101400

Photographer

56875

75075

94250

Production Artist

67275

79300

88400

Production Coordinator

60450

65000

76700

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