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Animated Storyteller Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$60 - $80/hr

You'll create daily visual content for ads, social media, and brand storytelling, bringing characters and animated stories to life. Responsibilities * Create daily brand visuals, illustrations, and ...

... storytelling. Come join Inkubator to shape what's next and explore the creative possibilities ... team in developing animated shorts and specials using experimental GenAI-native production ...

Story Artist- Ink

Los Gatos, CA · On-site

$74.52/hr

... storytelling. Come join Inkubator to shape what's next and explore the creative possibilities ... team in developing animated shorts and specials using experimental GenAI-native production ...

Story Artist- Ink

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$74.52/hr

... storytelling. Come join Inkubator to shape what's next and explore the creative possibilities ... team in developing animated shorts and specials using experimental GenAI-native production ...

Story Artist- Ink

Los Gatos, CA · On-site

$74.52/hr

... storytelling. Come join Inkubator to shape what's next and explore the creative possibilities ... team in developing animated shorts and specials using experimental GenAI-native production ...

... storytelling. Come join Inkubator to shape what's next and explore the creative possibilities ... team in developing animated shorts and specials using experimental GenAI-native production ...

... storytelling. Come join Inkubator to shape what's next and explore the creative possibilities ... team in developing animated shorts and specials using experimental GenAI-native production ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for animated storyteller in the United States is $76,442.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,000.00 and $91,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Photos Artifact Generation

Seattle, WA • On-site

Amazon
IT Services • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago


Amazon rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 7,162 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

Join the Artifact Generation team to revolutionize how creative content is delivered across Amazon Photos. As a Software Development Engineer II, you'll work on building a unified platform that powers engaging photo memory experiences-including animated stories, live photos, collages, and AI-generated content. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your full-stack engineering talents to create seamless experiences across iOS, Android, Web, and Alexa devices.
Your creative problem-solving skills will directly impact millions of users as you help develop scalable architectures for rapid feature deployment

With a focus on generative AI technologies and frontend development, you'll collaborate with talented engineers to ensure cross-device consistency while building innovative solutions that delight customers. If you're passionate about creating technologies that transform how people experience their memories, this position offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and creative fulfillment.
Key job responsibilities
- Design and implement features for our unified platform that delivers photo memory experiences across multiple devices and formats
- Write clean, maintainable code following Amazon's Code Bar standards while making appropriate trade-offs between maintainability and efficiency
- Collaborate with peers throughout the full software development lifecycle, from scoping and design through testing, documentation, and deployment
- Actively participate in operational support for the team, identifying and resolving root causes of issues
- Work independently with regular checkpoints to deliver software components that enhance our platform's capabilities in areas including generative AI and frontend technologies
Key job responsibilities
- Design and implement features for our unified platform that delivers photo memory experiences across multiple devices and formats
- Write clean, maintainable code following Amazon's Code Bar standards while making appropriate trade-offs between maintainability and efficiency
- Collaborate with peers throughout the full software development lifecycle, from scoping and design through testing, documentation, and deployment
- Actively participate in operational support for the team, identifying and resolving root causes of issues
- Work independently with regular checkpoints to deliver software components that enhance our platform's capabilities in areas including generative AI and frontend technologies
A day in the life
Your day begins with a quick team stand-up to align on priorities and address any blockers. You might spend the morning debugging a rendering issue affecting animated stories on iOS devices, collaborating with UX designers to ensure visual consistency

After lunch, you'll work on implementing new features for the unified platform, perhaps integrating a new AI-powered content generation capability or optimizing performance across devices.
About the team
The Artifact Generation team builds a unified platform delivering engaging photo memory experiences across all Amazon Photos devices and formats. We create animated stories, live photos, collages, and AI-generated content that help customers preserve and enjoy their memories.

Our approach emphasizes one platform for many experiences, ensuring cross-device consistency across iOS, Android, Web, and Alexa devices.
Our scalable architecture enables rapid feature development as we continuously innovate in the photo experiences space. We value collaboration, creative problem-solving, and technical excellence. By joining our team, you'll work with passionate engineers focused on creating meaningful photo experiences that delight customers worldwide.


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Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is an American multinational technology company. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and initially started as an online marketplace for books. Since then, Amazon has expanded its operations and become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Amazon's primary business is its online retail platform, where customers can purchase a vast array of products, including electronics, clothing, books, home goods, and much more. The company offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, with features such as fast shipping, customer reviews, and personalized recommendations. In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has diversified its business into various other areas. One of its notable ventures is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides services such as storage, compute power, and database management to individuals and businesses. AWS has become a leader in the cloud computing industry, powering many websites and applications worldwide. Amazon has also developed its own consumer electronics, including the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. The Alexa voice assistant, integrated into these devices, allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, perform tasks, and access information. Furthermore, Amazon has expanded into media and entertainment. It operates Prime Video, a streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. Amazon Music provides a platform for streaming and purchasing digital music, while Audible offers audiobooks and other audio content. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction and convenience is demonstrated by its membership program, Amazon Prime. Prime members receive various benefits, including free two-day shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more.

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It services, book publishers, retail, real estate, computer and electronic product manufacturing and software development

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Seattle, WA, US