San Jose, CA · On-site
$18.45 - $25/hr
All the above plus ability to tutor Character Rigging, Environmental Art, Level Design for Single Player Games, 2D Design & Animation, Math and English topics. Working conditions Tutoring work takes ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$18.45 - $25/hr
All the above plus ability to tutor Character Rigging, Environmental Art, Level Design for Single Player Games, 2D Design & Animation, Math and English topics. Working conditions Tutoring work takes ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$18.45 - $25/hr
All the above plus ability to tutor Character Rigging, Environmental Art, Level Design for Single Player Games, 2D Design & Animation, Math and English topics. Working conditions Tutoring work takes ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$18.45 - $25/hr
All the above plus ability to tutor Character Rigging, Environmental Art, Level Design for Single Player Games, 2D Design & Animation, Math and English topics. Working conditions Tutoring work takes ...
Glendale, CA · On-site
$50.90/hr
DTVA createsboth long-form and short-form content spanningtraditional2D, rig-based 2D, CG ... Strong in comedy, action, emotional storytelling, and character interaction * Strong staging ...
Glendale, CA · On-site
$50.90/hr
DTVA createsboth long-form and short-form content spanningtraditional2D, rig-based 2D, CG ... Strong in comedy, action, emotional storytelling, and character interaction * Strong staging ...
$130K - $156K/yr
... concepting, character development, and animation. Customarily and regularly establishes the art ... Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Arts, 2D Animation, Motion Graphics, or similar discipline preferred ...
$130K - $156K/yr
... concepting, character development, and animation. Customarily and regularly establishes the art ... Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Arts, 2D Animation, Motion Graphics, or similar discipline preferred ...
$130K - $156K/yr
... concepting, character development, and animation. Customarily and regularly establishes the art ... Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Arts, 2D Animation, Motion Graphics, or similar discipline preferred ...
$130K - $156K/yr
... concepting, character development, and animation. Customarily and regularly establishes the art ... Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Arts, 2D Animation, Motion Graphics, or similar discipline preferred ...
Background in 3D animation, character animation, or generative motion techniques applied to product ... Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual ...
Background in 3D animation, character animation, or generative motion techniques applied to product ... Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual ...
Background in 3D animation, character animation, or generative motion techniques applied to product ... Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual ...
Background in 3D animation, character animation, or generative motion techniques applied to product ... Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual ...
Background in 3D animation, character animation, or generative motion techniques applied to product ... Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual ...
Background in 3D animation, character animation, or generative motion techniques applied to product ... Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual ...
Background in 3D animation, character animation, or generative motion techniques applied to product ... Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual ...
Background in 3D animation, character animation, or generative motion techniques applied to product ... Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual ...
Faculty should also be familiar with current industry-standard 2D animation software such as Toon ... Understanding character set-up techniques including rigging and dynamics would be a plus.
Faculty should also be familiar with current industry-standard 2D animation software such as Toon ... Understanding character set-up techniques including rigging and dynamics would be a plus.
Chicago, IL · On-site
$90 - $110/hr
You will create high-quality 2D and 3D artwork, animation, typography, graphic designs, logos ... and character designs. * Develop production-ready assets that align with creative direction ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$90 - $110/hr
You will create high-quality 2D and 3D artwork, animation, typography, graphic designs, logos ... and character designs. * Develop production-ready assets that align with creative direction ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$90K - $110K/yr
... and character designs. * Develop production-ready assets that align with creative direction ... Two to three years of experience in 2D illustration, graphic design, animation, 3D art, or ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$90K - $110K/yr
... and character designs. * Develop production-ready assets that align with creative direction ... Two to three years of experience in 2D illustration, graphic design, animation, 3D art, or ...
$90K - $110K/yr
... and character designs. * Develop production-ready assets that align with creative direction ... Two to three years of experience in 2D illustration, graphic design, animation, 3D art, or ...
$90K - $110K/yr
... and character designs. * Develop production-ready assets that align with creative direction ... Two to three years of experience in 2D illustration, graphic design, animation, 3D art, or ...
$74.52/hr
... and character acting, bringing story concepts to life and creating a visual blueprint. * Apply a strong understanding of story principles. Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that ...
$74.52/hr
... and character acting, bringing story concepts to life and creating a visual blueprint. * Apply a strong understanding of story principles. Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that ...
$74.52/hr
... character acting, bringing story concepts to life and creating a visual blueprint. Apply a strong understanding of story principles. Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that posing ...
$74.52/hr
... character acting, bringing story concepts to life and creating a visual blueprint. Apply a strong understanding of story principles. Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that posing ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$84.69 - $120.62/hr
... and character acting, bringing story concepts to life and creating a visual blueprint. * Apply a strong understanding of story principles. * Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$84.69 - $120.62/hr
... and character acting, bringing story concepts to life and creating a visual blueprint. * Apply a strong understanding of story principles. * Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$74.52/hr
... and character acting, bringing story concepts to life and creating a visual blueprint. * Apply a strong understanding of story principles. Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$74.52/hr
... and character acting, bringing story concepts to life and creating a visual blueprint. * Apply a strong understanding of story principles. Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that ...
$74.52/hr
... and character acting, bringing story concepts to life and creating a visual blueprint. * Apply a strong understanding of story principles. Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that ...
$74.52/hr
... and character acting, bringing story concepts to life and creating a visual blueprint. * Apply a strong understanding of story principles. Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$74.52/hr
... and character acting, bringing story concepts to life and creating a visual blueprint. * Apply a strong understanding of story principles. Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$74.52/hr
... and character acting, bringing story concepts to life and creating a visual blueprint. * Apply a strong understanding of story principles. Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that ...
Los Gatos, CA · On-site
$74.52/hr
... character acting, bringing story concepts to life and creating a visual blueprint. Apply a strong understanding of story principles. Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that posing ...
Los Gatos, CA · On-site
$74.52/hr
... character acting, bringing story concepts to life and creating a visual blueprint. Apply a strong understanding of story principles. Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that posing ...
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A 2D Character Animator creates movement for characters in a two-dimensional space, bringing them to life for films, TV shows, video games, or advertisements. They use software like Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, or TVPaint to design fluid and expressive animations. Their work often involves sketching keyframes, refining motion, and ensuring consistency in character movement. Strong artistic skills, an understanding of timing and physics, and attention to detail are essential for this role.
To thrive as a 2D Character Animator, you need strong drawing skills, an understanding of animation principles, and experience with character movement and expression, often backed by a relevant degree or portfolio. Proficiency with animation software such as Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, or TVPaint is typically required, and some roles may value certifications in these tools. Creativity, teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to accept and integrate feedback are invaluable soft skills in this position. These abilities ensure the creation of engaging, polished animations that meet project goals and foster effective collaboration within creative teams.
2D Character Animators in a studio setting often face tight deadlines, the need to quickly iterate on creative feedback, and the challenge of maintaining consistency across episodes or projects. They regularly collaborate with directors, storyboard artists, and other animators, which requires strong communication and the ability to adapt to different artistic styles and project needs. Keeping up with evolving animation software and industry trends can also be demanding. Despite these challenges, many animators find the work highly rewarding due to the creative input and team-driven environment that produces visually engaging content.
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$18.45 - $25/hr
Part-time
Re-posted 4 hours ago
Position SummaryThe Tutor supports students primarily in Game Art/Design and Digital Arts and Animation courses, contributing to a creative, collaborative, and technically proficient learning environment. The role involves providing one-on-one and group tutoring sessions, offering feedback on assignments, helping students navigate tools used in game production and animation, and performing relevant administrative tasks.
Tutored courses include but are not limited to: Character Rigging, Environmental Art, Modeling, Level Design for Single Player Games, Senior Game Studio I & II, Full Game Pipeline and Production.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education:
Skills:
Desired Qualifications: All the above plus ability to tutor Character Rigging, Environmental Art, Level Design for Single Player Games, 2D Design & Animation, Math and English topics.
Working conditions
Tutoring work takes place on campus and virtually online. This tutoring position requires the use of writing materials and computer software.
Physical requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and actively listen. The employee frequently must sit for prolonged periods and use hands and arms for activities such as typing and other computer-related tasks.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time.
Non-benefit Position
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1,001 - 5,000 Employees
San Jose, CA, US
1887
