Lead Animator Salary in Phoenix, AZ

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How much does a Lead Animator make in Phoenix, AZ? The average Lead Animator salary in Phoenix, AZ is $129,061 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $128,065 and $130,746. 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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Animator (Video Games)

TCWGlobal - Richardson , TX

Collaborate with lead and principal animator for direction. Qualifications: * Demo reel and breakdown from school, personal, or professional experience * Maya proficiency required. * Keyframe ...

LinkedIn - 11 days ago

Gameplay Animator

Turn Me Up - Burbank , CA

Gameplay Animator Job Type: Full Time What We Need: Turn Me Up is looking for a creative and ... We are looking for someone who wants to lead the charge on ideas, further developing our ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 57 days ago

Lead Unreal Engine 5 Developer for Scene Creation and Animation

Unreal Gigs - Santa Monica , CA

We are currently seeking a Lead Unreal Engine 5 Developer with a specialized focus on sculpting breathtaking environments and crafting fluid, keyframed animations. This role is designed for a ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 68 days ago

3D Character Animation Manager

Eleventh Hour Games - Dallas , TX

As the 3D Character Animation Manager for Eleventh Hour Games, you will lead gameplay animation for the game, in line with the creative vision, and will rally and direct your team behind this vision

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 40 days ago

Lead UI Artist

Lost Boys Interactive - Austin , TX

This would include but is not limited to UI animations, UI effects, robust unreal materials, and ... work and lead/organizational work * 5+ years of previous UI/UX Art experience * The ability to ...

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Senior/Lead Gameplay Engineer/Developer

Absolute IT - Eastborough , KS

Lead Gameplay Developer/Engineer Location: Overland Park/KS,,,the other location are Salina/KS ... Experience with the processes of 3D asset creation, shader creation, rigging, procedural animation ...

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What does a Lead Animator do?

Common responsibilities of a Lead Animator

Training, hiring, reviews, etc.

May 15, 2023

Create high quality layout, blocking, and camera movements for use in previs and postvis shots / sequences.

June 25, 2022

Provide direction, leadership, mentorship, feedback, and training to the Animation team.

October 25, 2022

Collaborate with engineering and design teams to define animation pipeline and associated workflows.

December 01, 2022

Balance scope of production.

February 22, 2023

Track progress of team assignment.

April 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Animator in Phoenix, AZ

Average Base Salary

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128065

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141741

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145108

What is the average salary for Lead Animator in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Animator in Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for Lead Animator ranges from $128,065 to $130,746 with the average base salary of $129,061. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $141,741 to $150,496 with the average total cash compensation of $145,108.

View Average Salary for Lead Animator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$129,061	$128,065 - $130,746
Bonus	$16,047	$13,675 - $19,750
Total Pay	$145,108	$141,741 - $150,496

* 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 Animator Salary Near Phoenix, AZ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Glendale, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,046 - $130,726	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Peoria, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,786 - $130,461	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Tempe, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,065 - $130,746	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ 0%
CITY, STATE Sun City, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,527 - $130,197	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Scottsdale, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,065 - $130,746	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ 0%
CITY, STATE Avondale, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,700 - $130,373	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ

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About Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to the north. By car, the city is approximately 150 miles (240 kilometers) north of the US-Mexico border at Sonoyta and 180 mi (290 km) north of the border at Nogales. The metropolitan area is known as the "Valley of the Sun" due to its location in the Salt River Valley. It lies at a mean elevation of 1,086 feet (331 m), in the northern reaches of the Sonoran Desert. Other than the mountains in and around the city, the topography of Phoenix is gener...

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