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William Paterson University

$2.1K/wk

Storyboarding & Production Design, Cell Animation I, 3D Character Animation, Advanced Cell Animation, Projects Drawing for Animators, and other Animation Courses. Department overview: The Department ...

Human Computer Lab

Character Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$142K - $149K/yr

Are pursuing a degree in screen-writing, animation, character design, industrial design, or a ... Have a portfolio that shows character design or expressive design work, in 2D or 3D. * Document ...

CTI

3D Video Production Artist

Memphis, TN · On-site

Bachelor's Degree in 3D animation or 3D art/ game design (with animation skills) Training and ... surface/ character modeling Rigging hard surface models Rigging soft surface models 2D/ 3D FX ...

Epic Games

Technical Designer in Animation

Cary, NC · On-site

As a TDiA, you will use your animation sense and technical understanding of character animation to ... and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal ...

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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance 3d character animator 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.

What does a freelance 3d character animator do?

A freelance 3D character animator creates lifelike movements and expressions for characters in films, video games, commercials, and other digital media. They work independently, collaborating with clients or studios to bring characters to life using specialized animation software such as Maya or Blender. Their tasks include interpreting storyboards, refining character motions, and ensuring animations align with the overall artistic direction of the project.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance 3d character animator?

To thrive as a Freelance 3D Character Animator, you need strong artistic skills in character design and animation principles, supported by a solid portfolio and knowledge of anatomy and movement. Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, and Adobe Creative Suite, as well as familiarity with motion capture systems, is essential. Creativity, self-motivation, effective communication, and the ability to incorporate feedback help animators stand out in freelance environments. These skills are crucial for delivering high-quality animations that meet client expectations and deadlines in a competitive market.

What are some common challenges freelance 3d character animators face when working with remote clients?

Freelance 3D character animators often encounter challenges in communication and feedback when working remotely with clients. Clear articulation of project requirements, artistic vision, and animation style can sometimes lead to misunderstandings without face-to-face interaction, making regular check-ins and visual progress updates essential. Additionally, managing multiple projects and deadlines independently requires strong organizational skills. Successful freelancers proactively establish milestones and utilize collaborative tools to ensure expectations are met and revisions are handled efficiently.
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Adjunct Faculty - Art

William Paterson University

Wayne, NJ • On-site

$2.1K/wk

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University.
We invite you to join William Paterson University: a wonderful community to learn, work, grow, and thrive. William Paterson University has been named to Forbes' prestigious "Best Employers by State" list for 2024, recognizing the institution as one of the best-ranked employers in New Jersey based on nationwide surveys. WP is one of four education institutions on the Garden State's list this year. Here is the link to the article forbes-best-in-state-employers-new-jersey-2024. William Paterson University is among more than 40 companies and organizations that will be honored with a 2024 NJBIZ Empowering Women Award for their commitment to supporting and elevating women employees.
William Paterson University employs approximately 1000 full time employees in the state who work in a variety of positions ranging from professors to administrative assistants and administrators, physical plant operations, campus police, athletics coaches, academic advisors, and more. William Paterson University supports a remote friendly hybrid work schedule for this role. William Paterson also boasts a four-day summer work week from mid-May to mid-August (Fridays off), during which all employees participate in our award-winning Summer Learning series.
Spanning more than 400 wooded acres in suburban Wayne, New Jersey - just 20 miles from New York City - our campus is one of the most diverse in the nation and it ranks in the top 4 percent of colleges for social mobility. William Paterson is a strong proponent of employees growing their careers there. More than fifty percent of the University's roles are filled by promotions from within. We're not only committed to social mobility for our students, but also for our employees.
Your work as a member of our team is important to our students and to the progress of our University. What you do here matters, and we value every contribution.
William Paterson University invites application for the position of Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Art within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
Thank you for expressing interest in serving as an adjunct faculty member at William Paterson University.
Please note that there may not be a vacancy at this time. Rather, qualified applicants may be contacted if and when there is an immediate need, or on a exploratory basis for a future opening.
The undergraduate courses taught by Adjunct Faculty include, but are not limited to:
  • Landscape, Figurative, Beginning, and Advanced painting, and other Painting Courses
  • Printmaking I,
  • Drawing, Figurative Drawing, Dynamic Figure Drawing, and other Drawing Courses
  • 2D, Digital Methods, Intro to Graphic Design, Intro to Publication Design, Print and Media Design, and other Graphic Design Courses
  • 3D, Sculpture I, Sculpture II, Advnanced Sculpture, Ceramics, Advanced Ceramics, Sculpture and Digital Mehtods, Woods Materials & Design, and other 3D and Sculpture Courses.
  • Digital Methods, Dontemporary Color Theory, Computer Paint & 2D Art, Textiles & Design, Web Design I, Experimental Textile Studio, and other Design Courses
  • Photography I, Photo II, Photography Studio Lighting and Design, and other Photography courses.
  • Storyboarding & Production Design, Cell Animation I, 3D Character Animation, Advanced Cell Animation, Projects Drawing for Animators, and other Animation Courses.

Department overview:
The Department of Art endeavors to prepare students for careers in a variety of exciting and creative fields including, but not limited to animation and game design, advertising, graphic, and web design, photography, film, and video. Students pursue careers in education, fine artistry, and arts advocacy in galleries and museums and textile and wallpaper design.
For more information visit https://www.wpunj.edu/coac/departments/art/
Duties and responsibilities:
  • Using the course outline as a guide, develop relevant syllabi in order to deploy course content, objectives, and methods of student assessment for up to six (6) credits per semester in an undergraduate course or courses
  • Contribute to student success by providing consistent and effective support and guidance and being available to the students for their questions and needs.
  • Manage the course sections use of Blackboard and any online homework/learning platforms, if applicable.

Required qualifications:
  • Visual Arts Degree
  • Teaching and Professional Practice experience.

Personal Attributes and Traits:
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students and fellow faculty.
  • Demonstrated commitment to content, teaching excellence, assessment strategies, and positive outcomes.
  • Capable of exhibiting patience and resourcefulness in managing challenges.
  • Demonstrated ability to set and work toward common goals in a collaborative environment.

ADJUNCTS PER CREDIT RATE:
New employees - $2100/CREDIT
Employees who have worked for 13+ semesters at WP - $2175/CREDIT
This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit: https://www.wpunj.edu/human-resources/total-rewards/
Invitation to apply:
Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume/cv.
Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and should be uploaded when prompted to upload your resume.
General questions related to this application process, please contact talent@wpunj.edu . Please include with your inquiry the Job Requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department.
Salary Range:
Total Rewards and Benefits:
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William Paterson University is committed to protecting your privacy and will not sell your personal information.
EEO Statement
William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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