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Senior Motion Designer (Remote)

New York, NY · Remote

$116K - $132K/yr

... 2D Motion Specialist to bring fresh, narrative-driven animation and a sharp editorial eye to upcoming client initiatives. This contract role suits a self-directed artist who takes complete ownership ...

WeWork

Principal Designer, Motion

New York, NY · On-site

$105K - $140K/yr

Craft every frame, from first sketch to final cut. * 2D animation, motion graphics, titles, and ... Help build our motion guidelines with the Creative Director: timing, transitions, type, and sound.

WeWork

Principal Designer, Motion

New York, NY · On-site

$105K - $140K/yr

Craft every frame, from first sketch to final cut. * 2D animation, motion graphics, titles, and ... Help build our motion guidelines with the Creative Director: timing, transitions, type, and sound.

Genesis Technical Staffing, Inc.

Civil Drafter

Foley, AL · On-site

$40K - $45K/yr

Experience with 2D animation or related visualization tools is a plus. Education - Qualifications ... Job Type: Full-time/ Open to contract or Direct Hire * Location: Gulf Coast, Alabama * Schedule:

Blobby Media Inc.

YouTube Shorts Writer

$75/hr

BlobbyClips is one of YouTube's fastest growing channels, creating short 2D animations that ... Reliability, independence, and the ability to handle direct creative feedback. Experience with ...

MarCom Group

Animator

$80K - $95K/yr

... animation and video editing. The Animator / Video Editor works from approved concepts, scripts ... Pre-Production Collaboration - Working with Creative Directors and designers to help translate ...

Houseofhow

NY · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

You'll be supported by our Art Director with 10+ years of AAA game art experience. Responsibilities ... Work with animators and developers to help bring your art to life/motion. Requirements * Cleared to ...

Socket.dev

Art Director, Motion Design

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

... communication, across 2D and 3D work.Industry experience as an animator or art director ... contributing to the creative development process from concept to final production.Advanced ...

Apple

Art Director, Motion Design

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$142K - $149K/yr

... communication, across 2D and 3D work. Industry experience as an animator or art director ... contributing to the creative development process from concept to final production. Advanced ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for 2d animation director in the United States is $171,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $171,000.00 and $171,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various 2D Animation Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $171,000 per year, or $82.2 per hour.

Background Paint Lead - Disney Television Animation

Sonora, CA • On-site

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$100 - $125/hr

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Job description

Background Paint Lead - Disney Television Animation

About this Role and our Studio Disney Television Animation (DTVA) has over 40 years of legacy as a top producer of kids & family entertainment. Our work is integral to The Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families' homes across the globe. DTVA creates both long-form and short-form content spanning traditional 2D, rig-based 2D, CG (preschool), CG (premium), and stop-motion. We create shows in a broad range of unique and innovative styles, and we aim to match the right talent with the right production in terms of skill and artistic style.

By submitting an application for this Background Paint Lead role, you may be considered for any Character Designer positions that arise until the expiration date provided. Applications submitted to this job posting will remain valid until December 31, 2026.

Responsibilities

This is a key leadership role that partners with the Executive Producer, Art Director, Line Producer, Production and Creative Executives to execute the creative vision of the series. The Character Design Lead will work directly with the team to ensure a quality and consistency of style throughout the series.

  • Work closely with the Art Director to review scripts and storyboards and for characters that need to be designed for each episode.
  • Flag complexity issues as they arise.
  • In collaboration with the Executive Producer and Art Director, set the visual style of the series, creating conceptual and production artwork.
  • Ensure that the high quality and style of show established by the Executive Producer and Art Director is achieved and maintained.
  • Further the storytelling process by developing the look, personality and feel of characters.
  • Capture the personality and life of a character with their design and attire.
  • Create turnarounds, special poses, mouth charts and expression sheets and provide a clean pass of the final approved design.
  • May oversee the Character Design team, delegating work and monitoring their schedules to create and maintain consistency with the design of the project.
  • Communicate and problem-solve with vendor animation studio.
Required Qualifications and Skills
  • 5-7 years of experience in artistic animation production.
  • Experience leading a team preferred.
  • Ability to design and create a variety of characters, turnarounds, mouth charts, expression sheets and special poses.
  • Experience working with oversees vendor studios.
  • A broad knowledge of artistic styles, latest technology and film is essential.
  • Knowledge of drawing software that includes Photoshop, Illustrator, Harmony and 3D technology, where applicable.
  • Ability to align with style and sensibility of show.
  • Strong leadership qualities with the ability to partner with Creatives and Executives, collaborate with peers, and manage and mentor artists.
  • Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible.
  • Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen.
Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience.

Location

This is a fully on-site role based in Glendale, CA.

Compensation

The pay rate for this role in California is $74.68 to $82.15 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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