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Aquent

Creative Lead (Motion / 3D)

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$180K - $200K/yr

... animations, short films, and rapid prototypes. * Guide small, senior creative teams (2-6 members ... 3D Artist, or working Lead. * A compelling portfolio showcasing recent, real production work ...

Secretariat

Manager, Graphics - 3D Visualization

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$134K - $166K/yr

Physics-based graphical simulations 3D Animation 3D Modeling Advanced Photography & Videography ... to lead, auxiliary tasks associated with a growing practice within a rapidly growing firm The ...

PMG

Creative Motion Design Senior Lead

Dallas, TX

As a Creative Motion Design Senior Lead, you'll work alongside motion designers, art directors ... Create polished 2D and 3D animation that brings ideas to life and supports strong visual ...

Jobgether

$93K - $98K/yr

In this role, you will lead and elevate the artistic direction across multiple game development ... Evaluate and provide feedback on artwork across 2D, 3D, animation, and related creative disciplines

INSPYR Solutions

3D Artist

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$50 - $80/hr

Set up simple skeletons and controls for hard surface assets to enable basic animation and posing ... Lead the 3D asset production from rendering models to launch in collaboration with technical ...

Epic Games

Character Animation Lead

Cary, NC · On-site

Lead the creation and implementation of high-quality, gameplay-driven animation in Unreal Engine ... and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal ...

PMG

Creative Motion Design Senior Lead

Dallas, TX · On-site

As a Creative Motion Design Senior Lead, you'll work alongside motion designers, art directors ... 3D animation that brings ideas to life and supports strong visual storytelling across digital ...

PMG

Creative Motion Design Senior Lead

Dallas, TX

As a Creative Motion Design Senior Lead, you'll work alongside motion designers, art directors ... 3D animation that brings ideas to life and supports strong visual storytelling across digital ...

SRI Tech solutions Inc

Lead UI Designer

Columbia, MD

... Lead UI Designer Location: Columbia, Maryland Duration: 3 months * Apply heuristics to design ... Develop 2D and 3D Animation using Flash. Develop Flash /Director based customer Animations Develop ...

SRI Tech solutions Inc

Lead UI Designer

Columbia, MD · On-site

... Lead UI Designer Location: Columbia, Maryland Duration: 3 months * Apply heuristics to design ... Develop 2D and 3D Animation using Flash. Develop Flash /Director based customer Animations Develop ...

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How much do lead 3d animator jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for lead 3d 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lead 3D Animator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lead 3D Animator, you need advanced skills in animation principles, character rigging, and experience with industry-standard 3D software, often supported by a degree in animation or a related field. Mastery of tools like Autodesk Maya, Blender, and Adobe Creative Suite, along with a strong portfolio, is typically required. Leadership, effective communication, and the ability to mentor team members are crucial soft skills for guiding creative projects. These skills ensure the production of high-quality animations, foster collaboration, and help deliver projects efficiently within creative teams.

What are Lead 3D Animators?

Lead 3D Animators are professionals who oversee the animation team in creating high-quality 3D animations for film, television, video games, or other media. They are responsible for guiding the creative vision, ensuring animation quality, and coordinating workflows between animators and other departments. In addition to animating complex scenes themselves, they mentor junior animators, review work for consistency, and help troubleshoot technical or artistic challenges. Their leadership is essential for delivering compelling and visually cohesive animated projects on time.

What are some common challenges Lead 3D Animators face when coordinating a team on large projects?

Lead 3D Animators often encounter challenges in balancing creative vision with technical constraints, ensuring consistency across team members' work, and meeting tight production deadlines. Effective communication and clear feedback are crucial for aligning the team's efforts and maintaining high-quality animation standards. Additionally, staying updated with evolving animation software and workflows is essential to keep the team efficient and competitive.
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Augmented Reality Learning Developer

INNIO

Waukesha, WI

Other

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Description
About INNIO Group:
INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services highperformance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression. 
 
INNIO operates a global installed base across approximately 100 countries as of December 31, 2025, supported by a resilient, highmargin services business that delivers longterm, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand accelerates-driven by AI, electrification and grid constraints-INNIO enables scalable, behindthemeter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strong transient performance and fuel flexibility, including hydrogenready solutions. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward. 
Location: 
The Augmented Reality Learning Developer will be based onsite at our Center of Excellence & Training Center in Waukesha, WI. 
Position Overview:
We are looking for an innovative and experienced Augmented Reality Learning Developer to lead the design, animation and implementation of augmented reality applications for our learning and development programs that support our INNIO business groups. The ideal candidate will have experience in augmented reality development and 3D animation, with a proven track record of creating engaging and interactive learning experiences.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of augmented reality experiences for learning and development purposes.
  • Utilize 3D animation techniques to create immersive and interactive augmented reality learning experiences.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to integrate augmented reality and 3D animation into live courses, e-learning, and job-aids.
  • Conduct and oversee research on the latest augmented reality and 3D animation technologies and how they can be applied to learning and development.
  • Test, refine, and oversee the implementation of augmented reality experiences and supporting devices to ensure they meet learning objectives and usability standards.
  • Provide expert technical support for augmented reality experiences, including troubleshooting and resolving complex issues.
  • Create comprehensive documentation for augmented reality development processes and user guides, ensuring clarity and accessibility for all augmented reality experiences.
  • Ensure instructor preparedness when new augmented reality experiences and 3D animations are introduced.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in augmented reality technology, e-learning, and 3D animation, and disseminate this knowledge to leadership and the team.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Education, or related field; specialized training in Augmented Reality training development preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in the training and development field including the development and delivery of training programs.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.
  • Less than 5% travel expected.
Preferred Skills:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Adult Education, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Proven experience as an augmented reality developer, or role in a similar capacity.   
  • Strong knowledge of augmented reality development tools (PTC Creo Parametric, Illustrate, Vuforia Studio, and Thingworx a plus), programming languages, and 3D animation software.
  • Experience using AI to generate learning content and create process automations a plus.
  • Experience with e-learning platforms, learning management systems, and augmented reality device infrastructure.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet budget and deadline requirements.
  • Experience translating technical information into easily understood instructional programs.
  • Change agent and self-starter that welcomes change and can evaluate, initiate, and introduce new learning concepts.
  • Strong focus on customer satisfaction and able to co-operate with others at all levels and times demonstrating strong teamwork.

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