Lead Character Artist Salary in Oakland, CA

How much does a Lead Character Artist make in Oakland, CA? The average Lead Character Artist salary in Oakland, CA is $68,406 as of December 28, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $57,070 and $80,014. 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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Lead Client Engineer - Gaming Industry Veterans

Strategi.biz - Oakland , CA

Iterate collaboratively with artists, designers, and engineers. * Identify and resolve performance ... Mastery of your toolset ( Unity in particular) include character/background design, lighting ...

ZipRecruiter - 35 days ago

3D Animator

Jam City - San Francisco , CA

... group of artists and animators! The ideal candidate will have experience in games and a strong ... Create high quality game-ready 3D character animations using Maya. * Collaborate with your Lead ...

DiversityJobs - 22 days ago

Student Accounts Coordinator

Saint Mary's College of California - Moraga , CA

Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more ... character of the College. As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers ...

DiversityJobs - 14 days ago

Senior Product Manager (Animation and Motion)

Index Ventures - San Mateo , CA

... artists to deliver them to players of all ages. You are: * Product leader with BS or MS in CS or ... True gamer who enjoys 3D character experiences and is able to break down the pieces that make the ...

Upward.net - 20 days ago

School Counselor (21/22 SY Pool)

Clayton Valley Charter High School - Concord , CA

... character development, athletics, and the arts. We are focused on our vision of preparing all ... Take the lead role in communicating with all staff and students of events on-campus * Coordinate ...

ZipRecruiter - 82 days ago

What does a Lead Character Artist do?

Lead Character Artist

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

April 09, 2020

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

May 09, 2020

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

May 11, 2020

Understand asset limitations, project milestones, risks and work accordingly.

July 23, 2020

Assist in character concept and design.

July 30, 2020

Produce models according to the Art director's vision.

August 29, 2020

Provide proxy models for early game integration.

September 01, 2020

Track record of leading a team of 4 or more Artists.

October 02, 2020

Deliver feedback to outsourcing partners.

October 04, 2020

Collect and become familiar with reference images.

October 20, 2020

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About Oakland, California

Oakland is in the eastern region of the San Francisco Bay. In 1991 the City Hall tower was at 37°48′19″N 122°16′21″W / 37.805302°N 122.272539°W / 37.805302; -122.272539 (NAD83). (The building still exists, but like the rest of the Bay Area, it has shifted northwest perhaps 0.6 meters in the last twenty years.) The United States Census Bureau says the city's total area is 78.0 square miles (202 km2), including 55.8 square miles (145 km2) of land and 22.2 square miles (57 km2) (28.48 percent) of water. Oakland's highest point is near Grizzly Peak Blvd, east of Berkeley, just over 1,760 feet (...

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Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Lead Character Artist, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

57070

80014

68406

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

58089

81132

69721

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 Oakland, CA. The base salary for Lead Character Artist ranges from $57,070 to $80,014 with the average base salary of $68,406. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,089 to $81,132 with the average total cash compensation of $69,721.

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About Oakland, California Oakland is in the eastern region of the San Francisco Bay. In 1991 the City Hall tower was at 37°48′19″N 122°16′21″W / 37.805302°N 122.272539°W / 3....More

Oakland, California area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

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