lol still can apply...i'm advanced diploma

my first salary is 1,6K, after that i quit because of my visa problem and they called me back and said will process my visa. so i'm working again this month and get 1,8k. they treat me like bangla. 6.30pm (which i'm suppose to be back home) client call ask for some changes. they want me to submit 5 design at next day. then next morning 9.30 am boss asking me whether i got progress or not. they though i no life after back home ka? i'm the only designer at company and they give me all overdue job and expect me finish in few days

This post has been edited by Earl9rey: Feb 27 2014, 10:19 AM

Graduated in 2009- 3D Animation

experience in using (3D Max, Maya, Photoshop, Illustrator, Aftereffect, Premiere pro and Matchmover)

First Job(Fresh Graduate) :apply as 3D Animator ended up doing everything as 3D Generalist in post production- 1.8k for 1 and half year

2nd Job: wanting to learn as 3D Animator- 2k for 1 and half year (Company financial problem lay off all of us)

3rd: 2014 Unemployed job hunting now

This post has been edited by Kven148: Mar 4 2014, 12:55 PM

Just sharing tid-bit here...

First job from June 2012 till now, RM1200 (not yet minus late, EPF, insurance... damn... sounds really scary to you, right? Yes it is scary), in a small construction company. Dealing with 2D/3D structure/interior designs/documentation, tools up to myself - using Sketchup + Layout since I never learnt CAD. Layout can achieve the same thing anyway.

At least my life don't require huge spending in this little city, no pay house, no pay car, no pay whatever loan, so it is still manageable with that salary amount.

But seriously, of course I need MORE! Thinking of going freelance (not quiting the current job lah, since it is not really "busy" type of job).
Was once helped friend's company deal with a render project, $1k for 10-15 renders include modelling, not bad for a few days work really. If only there are more work source... But for now, I think I better spent my time horning my skills first, since most of my time in this construction company actually deal with CAD drawing instead of doing rendering. Duh, I didn't signed up to do those stuff... But well, get some knowledge anyway.

1k for 10-15 render, u are spoiling the market!!!

make it clear : I didn't make any quotation. he pay as much as he wish. I think it's fair for the amount of time involved which is short.

what is the rate you have in mind? (that customer can accept)

This post has been edited by M1X: Mar 4 2014, 09:08 PM

For those who are getting the short end of the stick, you have to learn to say no.

For clarification here is a salary chart. This for the 2d animation industry.

Fresh Grad (must have a good grasp of your skill set): Rm1500-Rm1800

1 year experience: Rm2000

2 years experience: Rm2500

3 years experience: Rm3000

4 years experience Senior level: Rm3500

5 years experience Leader level: Rm4000

6 years experience Assistant Director level: Rm4500

7 years experience Director: RM5000-Rm7000

This is the market price. Before someone says this is BS, this is the amount i pay to my staff. Inclusive of yearly bonuses and additional expenditure. Note that your pay will not go beyond a certain threshold if you do not wish to take on a more responsible role.

http://www.lilcritterworkshop.tv/

However, we base your salary on your merits rather then your service years sometimes on special cases.

This post has been edited by meetxj9: Mar 6 2014, 12:37 PM

do you have any vacancy for visualizer?

20 spots for 2d Animators who knows Flash for now.

Many say that the industry is cheap when it comes to proper salary or freelancing employment. Let me make a statement regarding this, the problem is not solely on the employers, but rather also on the individuals who destroys the market for everyone else.

When an employer feels that they can get away with paying peanuts, they will apply this to everyone, especially employers who have no knowledge in the specific industry. This escalates as more ill informed and desperate individuals source themselves out for cheap.

On the bright side of things, if that company provides international project exposure, its good to tolerate just for the experience. Building your skill set early and then following up with a career path. Set a milestone goal for yourself so at the end of the day, you have a focus on what you want.

ah i need to polish my flash skills then. haha

well said brother. thanks for the share..

Just to share my experience. If the Designer has 4 years experience but can do work like a 7 years experience designer. Surely another company will pay this 4 years experience Designer with RM4500 to come over to his company.

Just wonder.

Did concept artist have market in Malaysia?

Not those realistic style.....

if not I rather might go singapore after grad....
Worked as GD after diploma grad and only got 1.2k
So parent sent me back to Degree after i work for a year.
No OT but 1.2k in KL outskirt is abit too over....(work location kepong baru)

Plust I am working as art tutor (not part time as it only can work in weekend)
since 2010....

Just wondering is it Art (not design) industry in Malaysia is it really bad now?
I mean like comic art, concept art etc....

3D.... As I heard also not really in good condition also?

Please correct me if I am wrong, too long stuck at campus, long time no update already

Pretending youngster in campus

Um. Sharing my experience.

I graduated with a Degree in Marketing Comm, but started as a fresh grad designer at a 4A ad agency.

Negotiated to a RM2700 pay.

But I resigned after 2 years, and is now working with a start up and fulltime freelancing.

So I guess that, if you think you are worth the salary, fight for it. Market rate is there, but there are times that you can negotiate.

My best bet is that getting oversea for exposure is much more better. I know there is one comic art that is doing quite well here which is Lawak Campus.

Graduated in 2009 - 3D Animation

Experience in using (3D Max, Maya, Photoshop, Illustrator, Aftereffect, Premiere pro)

First Job(Fresh Graduate) :apply as 3D Animator - 2k for 16 months

2nd Job: 3D Animator- 3k for 8months

3rd Job: 3D Animator - 4k for 5 months (contract)

4th Job: 3D Animator - 4.2k for 2 months (post production house, dont expect to go home on time, work until at least 10pm-1am)

5th Job: 3D Animator - 4k current

p/s: Not a leader nor director.


This post has been edited by sendo7: Mar 24 2014, 12:09 PM

i was like u.

1st job 2 years 2.2k
2nd job 18 month 3.2k


then jumper for 3 years (3.6K - 4K) and now im a freelancer.

have already fed up looking for another company. i have reach the limit in salary for being a designer.

whats the pay rate like for advertising agency currently?
less pay more work?

some 4A willing to offer 4K but dont expect to go home earlier, working on weekend.

I know the artist for many year and Apoh as well....
Sometime we do hang out and share the publishing experience as well....
Especially Apoh, nice and wisdom person on the related field as well.
Not that much chance to meet keith as he busy always.
If you do come on Comic Fiesta and so on event, I am regular visitor and low profile NOOB artist as well

Trying to gv a try after I settle down my FYP
Yet I am kinda worry about some thing which is I wish go for comic artist, but now my younger sister will be going oversea next yr as her course need complete with 2+2 thingy
My family quite a big burden as they affording 2 of us

Mayb as you suggest need to go oversea for exposure first as you know. Our currency is a sad thing to see....

Hope in this few year the price range of creative industry will be reasonable bit but cant chase the daily price hike up thingy and GST launching soon.... Well you know

I was thinking of becoming a freelancer as well but my networking might not as good as others. Plus I have financial commitment every month because I'm not from local as my family not here. Every single thing that I've spent does matter. So until now I still not dare to take freelance job. Still permanent job is more suitable for people like me.