The primary responsibilities of a 3D designer are designing, creating, and providing aesthetic advice for presentations. Producing compelling, photo realistic 3D renderings, animation, and photo composites is also a part of a 3D designer’s job. The 3D designer is usually expected to brainstorm within the multimedia design group of a company and mentor junior or assistant designers. A college degree in multimedia design or equivalent and some prior experience in multimedia design are a must for a 3D designer job. Excellent knowledge of 3D software applications such as Maya8, Mental Ray, and Adobe CS3 Photoshop is a must. Proficiency in Adobe CS3 Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, After Effects, Premiere, and Adobe Flash is a plus. Further, a 3D designer should have a good judgment of animation speed and an excellent sense of rhythm. Along with these, the designer needs to be resourceful, innovative, and proactive. Ability to work in a team environment and under tight deadlines is prerequisite for a 3D designer job.