Lead Character Artist Salary in Detroit, MI

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How much does a Lead Character Artist make in Detroit, MI? The average Lead Character Artist salary in Detroit, MI is $56,344 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $50,767 and $69,159. 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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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 Detroit, MI

Average Base Salary

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50767

69159

56344

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69949

57648

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 Detroit, MI. The base salary for Lead Character Artist ranges from $50,767 to $69,159 with the average base salary of $56,344. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,427 to $69,949 with the average total cash compensation of $57,648.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$56,344	$50,767 - $69,159
Bonus	$1,303	$661 - $790
Total Pay	$57,648	$51,427 - $69,949

* 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 Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,923 - $69,371	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,896 - $69,334	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,762 - $69,152	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,842 - $69,262	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,245 - $69,810	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,815 - $69,224	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI

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About Detroit, Michigan

Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, the largest United States city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of Wayne County. The municipality of Detroit had a 2017 estimated population of 673,104, making it the 23rd-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its co...

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