Lead 3D Artist Salary in Chesterfield, MO

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How much does a Lead 3D Artist make in Chesterfield, MO? The average Lead 3D Artist salary in Chesterfield, MO is $94,646 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $83,762 and $103,526. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Lead 3D Artist?

As a Lead 3D Artist, you will be responsible for overseeing the creation and implementation of 3D assets for various projects. You will lead a team of 3D artists, providing guidance and feedback to ensure the quality and consistency of the final product. Additionally, you will collaborate with other departments such as art direction, game design, and engineering to ensure that the 3D assets align with the overall vision and technical requirements of the project. Your role will also involve staying updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve the quality of the 3D assets produced. Strong leadership, communication, and technical skills are essential for success in this role.

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Director, 3D Spatial Environments

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Providing supervision with a focus on artistic leadership to align efforts to the platform ... You can lead and inspire teams in high-pressure environments and are familiar with procedural ...

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Motion Graphics Artist

HAUS - Los Angeles , CA

You will support initiatives lead by our internal creative team as well as external partners and ... Experience with designing original motion graphics from conceptual creative direction. * 3d ...

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Senior Compositor

The Mill - Los Angeles , CA

Advanced 2D and 3D camera tracking * Advanced photoreal CG integration into live action plates ... Mentoring junior artists Qualifications Essentials * Advanced Experience in Compositing with Nuke ...

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Level Building Gaming Lead

Core Government Services Corporation - Beverly , KS

Bachelor's Degree in 3D gaming modeling, or similar field Experience: * 3 years' experience as a 3D asset creator, environmental artist, or similar using Autodesk Maya * Proficiency in gaming ...

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Lead AI Engineer

Unreal Gigs - San Francisco , CA

Collaborate with animators, artists, and technologists to integrate AI tools that streamline ... Familiarity with 3D animation software (like Maya or Blender) and real-time engines (like Unreal ...

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Lead Visual Designer

HTC - Berkeley , CA

About the Team HTC Creative Labs is a global team of designers, artists, engineers, and researchers ... Film editing, motion, and animation -- Premiere, After Effects, or similar * 3D software experience ...

LinkedIn - 35 days ago

What does a Lead 3D Artist do?

Common responsibilities of a Lead 3D Artist

Contribute to the overall creative vision and direction of the project, providing input and ideas for the visual and artistic aspects of the game or project.

September 02, 2023

Oversee and manage the 3D art team, providing guidance and direction to ensure high-quality work and adherence to project timelines.

September 03, 2023

Collaborate with the art director and other team leads to establish and maintain the visual style and quality of 3D assets.

September 04, 2023

Participate in the creation of concept art and design, translating 2D concepts into 3D models and textures.

October 01, 2023

Stay current with industry trends and best practices in 3D art, and implement new techniques and technologies as appropriate.

October 09, 2023

Work closely with the technical art team to ensure that 3D assets are optimized for performance and compatibility with the game engine or platform.

October 13, 2023

Review and provide feedback on 3D art assets created by external vendors or freelancers, ensuring they meet project requirements and standards.

October 17, 2023

Create and implement 3D art pipelines and workflows to optimize efficiency and productivity within the team.

October 21, 2023

Mentor and train junior 3D artists, providing feedback and support to help them develop their skills and grow within the team.

November 15, 2023

Collaborate with other departments, such as animation and level design, to ensure seamless integration of 3D assets into the game or project.

November 29, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead 3D Artist in Chesterfield, MO

Average Base Salary

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83762

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94646

Average Total Cash Compensation

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90669

113583

103165

What is the average salary for Lead 3D Artist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead 3D Artist in Chesterfield, MO. The base salary for Lead 3D Artist ranges from $83,762 to $103,526 with the average base salary of $94,646. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,669 to $113,583 with the average total cash compensation of $103,165.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$94,646	$83,762 - $103,526
Bonus	$8,519	$6,906 - $10,057
Total Pay	$103,165	$90,669 - $113,583

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lead 3D Artist Salary Near Chesterfield, MO

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chesterfield, MO
CITY, STATE Saint Charles, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,302 - $104,193	COMPARE TO Chesterfield, MO
CITY, STATE Saint Peters, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,119 - $103,967	COMPARE TO Chesterfield, MO
CITY, STATE Saint Louis, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,761 - $104,760	COMPARE TO Chesterfield, MO
CITY, STATE Florissant, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,623 - $104,590	COMPARE TO Chesterfield, MO
CITY, STATE O Fallon, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,072 - $103,909	COMPARE TO Chesterfield, MO
CITY, STATE Springfield, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,464 - $100,685	COMPARE TO Chesterfield, MO

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About Chesterfield, Missouri

Chesterfield is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States, and a western suburb of St. Louis. As of the 2010 census, the population was 47,484, making it the state's fourteenth-largest city. The broader valley of Chesterfield was originally referred to as "Gumbo Flats", derived from its soil, which though very rich and silty, became like a gumbo when wet. Chesterfield is located approximately 25 miles (40 km) west of St. Louis. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.52 square miles (86.82 km2), of which 31.78 square miles (82.31 km2) is land and...

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