Lead Character Artist Salary in Buffalo, NY

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How much does a Lead Character Artist make in Buffalo, NY? The average Lead Character Artist salary in Buffalo, NY is $54,332 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $48,954 and $66,689. 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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Sr. 3D Character Artist - Contract Position

Unreal Gigs - Santa Monica , CA

Work closely with the Art Director, Associate Art Director, and Character Lead to execute the game's artistic vision. * Must have a deep understanding of the development of the character's visual ...

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Motion Graphics Artist

HAUS - Los Angeles , CA

... you dabble in character animation). We're looking for a detail-oriented individual who is ... You will support initiatives lead by our internal creative team as well as external partners and ...

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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 ... Artists * Help plan the work in collaboration with the production team who oversees planning Why ...

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Sales Operations Manager

Premier Martial Arts of Addison - Addison , TX

Premier Martial Arts delivers a best-in-class martial arts experience that helps our students ... Our curriculum focuses on character development far beyond the importance of self-defense. We teach ...

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Upper School Teacher-Visual Arts

Charles Wright Academy - University Place , WA

... to develop the character, creativity, and skills to successfully navigate the future with ... In addition, each full-time Upper School teacher is expected to lead one activity with students (e ...

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Middle School Math Teacher (2024-2025 School Year)

Arts in Action - Los Angeles , CA

Arts in Action Community Middle School opened in the Fall of 2016 and serves students in grades 6 ... Multiple structures for creating strong school culture, including Character Strong, Advisory ...

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What does a Lead Character Artist do?

Common responsibilities of a Lead Character Artist

Collaborate with fellow Artists, Engineers, and Designers to produce the highest quality characters.

October 10, 2022

Monitor the quality of outsourced character assets to ensure technical and artistic integrity.

March 02, 2023

Deliver feedback to outsourcing partners.

March 19, 2023

Create realistic 3D models and textures including characters, creatures and weapons in accordance with the artistic direction, production deadlines and technical specifications.

March 25, 2023

Assist in character concept and design.

March 29, 2023

Collect and become familiar with reference images.

April 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Character Artist in Buffalo, NY

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48954

66689

54332

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49591

67451

55589

What is the average salary for Lead Character 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 Character Artist in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Lead Character Artist ranges from $48,954 to $66,689 with the average base salary of $54,332. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,591 to $67,451 with the average total cash compensation of $55,589.

View Average Salary for Lead Character Artist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$54,332	$48,954 - $66,689
Bonus	$1,257	$637 - $762
Total Pay	$55,589	$49,591 - $67,451

* 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 Character Artist Salary Near Buffalo, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,070 - $66,848	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,700 - $64,980	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,648 - $67,635	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,648 - $67,635	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,521 - $63,375	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,089 - $68,235	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY

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About Buffalo, New York

Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was 256,902. The city is the county seat of Erie County and a major gateway for commerce and travel across the Canada–United States border, forming part of the bi-national Buffalo Niagara Region. The Buffalo area was inhabited before the 17th century by the Native American Iroquois tribe and later by French settlers. The city grew significantly in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of immigration, the construction of the Erie Canal and rail tra...

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