Remuneration

Australia is considered one of the safest places to live in the world. We have a great health system and wages are not so bad considering other countries. This is what I have gathered as a student listening to the news. But then why is the Australian Government trying to export labourers from other countries to jobs Australians are more than qualified to do. If I am a student why would the IT industry contract workers from overseas to do a job we have studied over the past couple of years. Do we as Australian’s, living a luxurious and safe life, ask too much from clients and employers?

What I have found out from research is that there are some factors that are considered valuable in our line of work, especially highlighted in the course ARCH1392, they are:
Research
3D Modelling [ArciCAD & Revit]
Unreal Tournament 3
Exhibition

If you talk to anyone about setting up an hourly rate for a project they firstly look at their expenses and there expertise, how many people need to get involved and what type of client are they. From talking to people and doing some research you don’t charge a client upon separate factors you build up the factors, add them together and charge the client because of the factor.


Hourly Rates in the Australian Market

Architectural Drafter
Example 1
“Design + Construct are currently recruiting for a Junior Architect for a well established multi disciplinary North Sydney based Architectural Practice. Our client works on a wide range of projects within the Commercial, Residential, Health Care and Educational sectors.
To be successful in this position you will be required to have;
· A Bachelor of Architecture
· A minimum of 12 months local experience, ideally with either Commercial or Residential experience.
· Strong Documentation and Detailing skills.
· A working knowledge of ArchiCAD.
In return a competitive salary package is available negotiable depending on experience.”
Example 2

“Architectural Drafter
· Architectural Drafter
· $60K - $90K package
· Brisbane Based
Our client is a property development specialist who work heavily within the Building, Civil, Structural and Hydraulic Design disciplines. An opportunity exists to join this family friendly business as an ‘Architectural Drafter’.

If you are an Architectural Drafter with experience working on large projects within Industrial, Commercial and Residential Buildings and Developments – this may be the perfect role for you!

Ideally you will have a building services background with 2 + years, hands on experience in Architectural Drafting. You will be competent in using AutoCAD, and although not essential, having experience in Revit is highly desired. Again, not essential, however it would be advantageous if you have experience dealing with councils and town planning.

This is a very successful small business with a relaxed and happy environment. If you are sick of being ‘just another number’ and are interested in working within Queensland, have great time management skills and are a proactive team member then apply now!”

Example 3

“Revit Drafter - Earn some great $$$
Are you a Revit Drafter looking for some further experience? With mid year approaching this is an exceptional opportunity to earn a great hourly rate to help you save for all of those extra expenses.Our client is a small size architectural firm with a variety of residential projects. They are seeking an experienced Revit Drafter who is looking for a six month contract and has ideally worked on residential or commercial projects.Benefits to you?
· Work for a leading architectural practice
· Earn up to $35 p/hr + super
· Secure a solid contract for the next six months
· Work on some of Brisbane’s leading projects”



3D Modeller

Example 1 [in the UK]


“Hiya, have you decided on an hourly rate for your services?Each job is different, there's not a standard rate for any one type of 3d gig, so your only benchmark for deciding on a 'bid level' is to extrapolate your likely costs.......here's a formula:[(work/hrs required X hourly rate) + out-sourced costs] = your bidIf it's from a 'bid site' then be prepared to get squeezed..........there's a lot of people out there offering services for ridiculously little money.......but if you pay peanuts you always get monkeys. Personally I have a standard rate of £30/hr, whether the client's a big Corp or a guy in a shed, it's no matter........one rate for all and we all know where we stand.Good luck dude.
__________________CGI Specialist”



Example 2


Summary
Category rank:
4 in Graphic Design / Presentations / Multimedia


Feedback:
Not rated


Earnings (year):
$47,314.00


Earnings (all):
$109,226.44


Min. rate / hour:
$30.00


Min. project budget:
Not specified


Member since:
15 Dec 2004


Last sign in:
18 May 2008 2:50 PM ET


Work onsite:
Yes


Skills
Experience:
Not available


Highest degree:
Bachelor's Degree


Subcategories:
3D ModelingCD-ROMFlash PresentationLogo/Business Card/LetterheadMultimedia Animation (Non-Web)


Industries:
Consumer Goods, Consumer ServicesConstruction, BuildingEducationMedia, Advertising, Publishing, Entertainment



Software skills:
Not available


Additional skills:
Architectural Rendering



Example 3

Summary
Category rank:
8 in Graphic Design / Presentations / Multimedia


Feedback:
3 reviews


Earnings (year):
$34,563.00


Earnings (all):
$38,451.61


Min. rate / hour:
$20.00


Min. project budget:
Not specified


Member since:
05 Oct 2005


Last sign in:
18 May 2008 11:02 PM ET


Work onsite:
No


Skills
Experience:
18 year(s)


Highest degree:
Bachelor's Degree


Subcategories:
3D ModelingMultimedia Animation (Non-Web)Video Presentation


Industries:
Media, Advertising, Publishing, Entertainment



Software skills:
3ds max 8 and above, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Director, Adobe Premier


Additional skills:
Traditonal Art (Fine Arts degree); modeling, texturing, skinning, rigging, animation, lip-synch, post-production, particles system.


Example 4


Summary
Category rank:
13 in Graphic Design / Presentations / Multimedia


Feedback:
34 reviews


Earnings (year):
$15,798.70


Earnings (all):
$22,628.70


Min. rate / hour:
$17.00


Min. project budget:
$100.00


Member since:
01 Aug 2005


Last sign in:
16 May 2008 11:31 AM ET


Work onsite:
Yes


Skills
Experience:
6 year(s)


Highest degree:
Master's Degree


Subcategories:
3D ModelingAd DesignFlash PresentationMultimedia Animation (Non-Web)Video Presentation


Industries:
AutomobilesConstruction, BuildingFinancial Services, Banks, Credit UnionsHotels, Restaurants, Clubs, Other LeisureInformation Technology, Software, Hardware, Electronics



Software skills:
Adobe Photoshop CS3Adobe After Effects CS3Adobe Dreamweaver CS3Adobe Fireworks CS3Adobe Flash CS3 ProfessionalAdobe Flash CS3 ProfessionalAdobe InDesign CS3Adobe Premiere Pro CS3Adobe Soundbooth CS3----Cinema 4DToon Boom 4Swoft 3DMayaetc...


Additional skills:
Professionals skils: FLASH+3D+VIDEO, Cinema 4D, 3D MAX, Swift 3D - Project management

Example 5

3D Artist



3D Animator

Every Example found related to the above rates and information.




Decided Hourly Rate


We are all students, with varying qualifications, experience and skill. So after talking to people and reading some people’s perspective on the matter, I have come to the conclusion that a fixed rate for everyone will give everyone a chance to work in unity without conflict. This project was set for students and for this project we should be charged as students.

Drafting = $20
3D Modelling = $17
UT3 = $35 + $5 for expense of software and learning software