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Swaybox Studios

CG Animator

New Orleans, LA

We are seeking a skilled 3D Facial Animator with a proven background in film to join our creative ... Proficiency in Maya * Strong knowledge of animation principles and an eye for detail in character ...

The Pennsylvania State University

Professional experience working in 3d animation for films, games, TV or creative industries. * Considerable experience working with Autodesk Maya and Motion Builder * Experience with related ...

MARKETSCALE LLC

3D Artist

Dallas, TX · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Animation * Editing Requirements: * 3-5 years in 3D design and animation * Proficiencies in: * Maya * Redshift * Adobe Photoshop * Adobe After Effects * Adobe Premiere Pro Extra points if you know:

MARKETSCALE LLC

3D Artist

Dallas, TX · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Animation * Editing Requirements: * 3-5 years in 3D design and animation * Proficiencies in: * Maya * Redshift * Adobe Photoshop * Adobe After Effects * Adobe Premiere Pro Extra points if you know:

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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for 3d animation maya in the United States is $63,866.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $62,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A 3D Animation Maya job involves creating animated scenes, characters, and special effects using Autodesk Maya, a leading 3D animation software. Professionals in this role work in industries like film, gaming, and advertising to produce high-quality visuals. They use keyframe animation, rigging, texturing, and rendering techniques to bring concepts to life. Strong artistic skills, technical proficiency, and an understanding of animation principles are essential. Many 3D animators collaborate with designers, modelers, and VFX artists to achieve the final look.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the 3D Animation Maya position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a 3D Animation Maya artist, you need solid skills in 3D modeling, animation principles, texturing, and rendering, often supported by a degree in animation, computer graphics, or a related field. Proficiency in Autodesk Maya, as well as familiarity with other industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Suite or ZBrush, is typically required, and certifications in these programs are highly valued. Strong creativity, attention to detail, time management, and effective communication with team members help you stand out in this position. These combined skills are vital for delivering visually compelling animations on schedule and collaborating efficiently in a production environment.

What does a typical workday look like for a 3D Animation Maya artist?

A typical workday for a 3D Animation Maya artist involves interpreting storyboards or scripts, developing and refining 3D models and animations using Autodesk Maya, and collaborating closely with directors, artists, or technical teams to achieve the desired visual outcomes. You may attend daily team meetings to discuss progress, receive feedback, and align on project goals. The work often consists of creative problem-solving, making revisions based on input, and meeting project deadlines. Tasks can vary depending on the studio, but you'll regularly balance creative development with technical execution. This collaborative and dynamic environment encourages ongoing learning and skill development.
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Senior 3D Visualization and Animation Technical Artist

Senior 3D Visualization and Animation Technical Artist

Sony Electronics

Culver City, CA • On-site, Remote

$140K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en.

This is a fixed-term role for one year.

PositionSummary

Sony Corporation of America is looking for a skilled and experiencedSenior 3D Visualization Animation Technical Artistto join our team in Culver City, CA.The willlead 3D photography and 4D video capturing of talents by ensuring efficient communication with talents as well as technical crew members in all aspects of 3D content production.

Responsibilities:

  • Self-motivated toefficiently and effectively collaboratewith R&D and artist teams, toidentifydetailed requirementsof challenging 3D animation projects, andto achieve the bestvisualization prototypesofstate-of-the-art3D/4Dcontent creation.

  • Develop andmaintaincomprehensive technical documentation, meticulously recording each step of the R&D process.

  • Share best practices and technical insights with both art andresearchteams, promoting efficiency and innovation.

  • Facilitate and lead creative discussions, addressing productionchallengesandidentifyingopportunities forqualityimprovement.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in art, Film, Communications, or a related field.

  • Solid experiencewith photo-real CG content creation workflow in games,filmor other entertainment industries.

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in 3D computer graphics(3D animation).

  • Familiaritywithcharacter animationworkflow such asblendshapes, rigging and simulation (hair, garment).

  • Familiarity with 3DCG platforms like Maya,Unreal Engine,and/orBlender.

  • Familiaritywith shader development,materialcreationand rendering.

  • Excellentanalyticandcommunication skills.

  • Authorization to work in the USA.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • M.S. degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields.

  • Research and development skills, including the ability to stay updated on emerging technologies and techniques in computer graphics.

  • Hands-on experience in 3Dhumanmodelingof geometry &texture.

  • Familiarity with Unityand/orMarmoset

  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or MEL scripting.

Benefits

SCA offers benefits-eligible fixed-term employees (who are scheduled to work 30 or more hours a week) certain benefits under the Sony Corporation of America Health and Welfare Benefits Plan. The following options are available to you and your eligible dependents.

What we offer you:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents
  • Long Term Care: A voluntary Long-Term Care (LTC) benefit with a life insurance component is offered during a separate new hire LTC enrollment window. This window occurs once a year for all new employees.

Other Programs:

  • Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
  • Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year's Day (based on business needs)
  • A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)

Theanticipatedannual base salary for this position is $140,000 to $155,000.Thisrange does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

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Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America

Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

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