How can I become a 3D Modeler? What kind of starting salary can I expect?

3D modellers must have advanced maths and computer skills. Other skills may be required depending on where the 3D modeller works. For example, 3D modellers in the film or video game industry must have above average creative and design skills, while 3D modellers in scientific fields may have a strong background in any given area of science. The major and concentration area you choose will depend entirely on the field you wish to enter. For example, if you are interested in becoming a 3D modeller in the game industry, consider majoring in game design. 3D Modeler Jobs 3D modellers create characters and environments for video games and 3D movies as well as images and modelling for websites, graphic designs, animation, film effects, simulations, broadcast design, special effects, characters and props for film, television effects, CD-ROM design, and location-based entertainment. These multi-talented professionals also create images/models for geologists, architects, scientists, engineers, healthcare agencies, and more. 3D modellers work in film and video production studios, game design companies, advertising and graphic design firms, web design firms, software companies, architecture firms, laboratories (both science and medical), colleges and universities, product design firms, and manufacturing firms (retail, home, tools, etc.). Modellers also work in aerospace and for environmental agencies, automotive companies, retail firms, government agencies, crime labs (forensics), interior design firms, building technology firms, real estate companies, and many others. 3D Modeler Salaries Glassdoor reports that 3D modellers average around $68,645 per year. Salaries may vary greatly by company, geographic location, experience, education, and more. For example, a 3D modeller working at California-based DreamWorks Animation may earn as much as $100,000 per year, while a modeller working at a smaller company, such as Georgia-based Kiz Toys may earn as little as $40,000 per year. Many 3D modellers are self-employed, so salaries for these individuals vary greatly. Well-established freelancers can earn more than salaried artists, while others who are just starting out may only charge a nominal fee while gaining experience. This means, earnings for entry-level self-employed modellers may be much less than other designers, but this is only temporary as talented artists tend to advance on the pay scale quickly.

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While associate's degree programs in 3D animation are available, Bachelor's degree programs can better provide students with the artistic skills and technical proficiency required by employers. There are also certificate programs based on intense immersion in this art form. Courses might include art, design, and graphic arts technology, as well as 3D animation techniques, such as modeling, lighting, texture, movement, and animation technology. There are a variety of mediums that use 3D animation, including video games, film, video, and web design. Students should choose a program that specializes in the medium that best corresponds with his or her chosen career path. You can make quite a lucrative and fulfilling career out of 3D modeling, and certain opportunities will even accommodate working from home. All you need are the right credentials and skills.

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