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Animation Assistant Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Uottawa

CUPE- Automne 2026- DVM1500 A00

Campus, IL · On-site

$31.89 - $50.25/hr

L`experience en animation de groupe, en tant qu`assistant a l`enseignement et/ou correction est un atout **Ce cours fait partie du regime d'apprentissage experientiel approfondi (RAEA). Vous devez ...

Crain

Multimedia Designer

Chicago, IL

Create motion graphics, animations, lower thirds, title sequences, and supporting visual assets ... * Assist with the development of reusable multimedia templates, motion graphics packages ...

Symmetry

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Produce short-form video content for digital marketing channels * Assist with maintaining brand ... Experience with motion graphics or animation * Understanding of design principles and current ...

Symmetry

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

Produce short-form video content for digital marketing channels * Assist with maintaining brand ... Experience with motion graphics or animation * Understanding of design principles and current ...

Symmetry

$15 - $20/hr

Produce short-form video content for digital marketing channels * Assist with maintaining brand ... Experience with motion graphics or animation * Understanding of design principles and current ...

Symmetry

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Produce short-form video content for digital marketing channels * Assist with maintaining brand ... Experience with motion graphics or animation * Understanding of design principles and current ...

Symmetry

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Produce short-form video content for digital marketing channels * Assist with maintaining brand ... Experience with motion graphics or animation * Understanding of design principles and current ...

Symmetry

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Produce short-form video content for digital marketing channels * Assist with maintaining brand ... Experience with motion graphics or animation * Understanding of design principles and current ...

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How much do animation assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for animation assistant in Illinois is $26.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.98 and $32.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an animation assistant?

Animation Assistants are professionals who support animators and animation teams in creating animated films, television shows, video games, and other multimedia projects. Their responsibilities often include cleaning up rough animations, preparing backgrounds, managing files, and assisting with in-between frames. Animation Assistants help ensure the animation process runs smoothly by handling various technical and organizational tasks. They are essential in maintaining the production schedule and supporting the creative vision of the lead animators.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an animation assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Animation Assistant, you need a foundational understanding of animation principles, drawing skills, and a relevant degree or coursework in animation or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Toon Boom, or Autodesk Maya is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with the animation team are critical soft skills for this role. These capabilities ensure the smooth execution of animation projects, support the creative process, and help deliver high-quality visual content on schedule.

What is the difference between Animation Assistant vs Graphic Designer?

AspectAnimation AssistantGraphic Designer
Required SkillsBasic animation software, understanding of animation principlesDesign software, visual communication skills
Work EnvironmentAnimation studios, media companiesAdvertising agencies, print and digital media
Typical TasksAssist in creating animations, support senior animatorsDesign logos, layouts, visual branding
CredentialsDiploma or certificate in animation or related fieldDegree in graphic design or visual arts

While both roles involve visual creativity, an Animation Assistant primarily supports animation projects with technical skills in animation software, whereas a Graphic Designer focuses on visual branding and static designs. The roles often overlap in creative environments, but their core responsibilities and skill sets differ.

What are the most common challenges animation assistants face when working on fast-paced productions?

Animation Assistants often work under tight deadlines, which can make time management and maintaining high-quality work challenging. They may need to quickly adapt to changing project requirements or feedback from senior animators and directors. Staying organized while juggling multiple tasks, such as cleaning up animation frames and preparing assets for the animation pipeline, is crucial. Collaborating closely with other team members also requires strong communication skills to ensure consistency and meet production goals.
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Infographic showing various Animation Assistant job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,232 per year, or $26.1 per hour.

VDC Engineer II

Leopardo Construction

Hoffman Estates, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 hours ago

Job description

Description
Position at Leopardo Construction
The Virtual Build Group at Leopardo Construction is growing! The VDC Engineer II is a great opportunity for a construction or design professional with experience to join an ENR national top 400 general contractor and top 100 green builder to work on top notch projects.
The VDC Engineer II leverages creativity, building knowledge, and technical skills to support project teams throughout all phases of a project's lifecycle. This includes pursuit / marketing visualization, estimating, preconstruction reviews, system coordination, construction sequencing, and work in place validation. The VDC Engineer assists and/or manages the VDC processes and BIM management for one or more projects, produces and manages models and implements advanced technologies at the project level.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Setup and manage VDC/BIM processes
  • Assist with creation and adherence to BIM Execution Plans
  • Review 3D models for accuracy against contract documents and perform internal QA/QC check for constructability review
  • Create or adapt Building Information Models for construction management purposes
  • Adhere to coordination standard processes and procedures, document project coordination information, and ensure company VDC standards are followed on all projects.
  • Assist with reality capture technologies and other field measurements processes
  • Incorporate reality captures and other field measurements into the coordination process.
  • Read and accurately interpret construction drawings
  • Review subcontractors' fabrication and shop drawings, models, and related information, providing them direction as needed to incorporate their work into the shared project model
  • Run regular coordination review tests & prepare coordination resolution assignments for trade partners
  • Prepare coordination meeting agendas, distribute meeting minutes, finalize and distribute standard 2D and 3D deliverables
  • Assist with identifying design and coordination challenges from project documentation
  • Maintain regular updates to VDC-related project schedules, assess potential BIM related schedule issues, review coordination for compliance with the overall project schedule
  • Create models, renderings, animations to illustrate project approach and demonstrate BIM capabilities
  • Work with project teams to create site logistics models and 4D Scheduling animations from construction schedules
  • Prepare other project specific deliverables as required
  • Work with senior members of the team to develop and implement future VDC technologies

Education / Experience Requirements:
  • 3+ years of experience in the design or construction industry preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Construction Management/Engineering, or VDC preferred
  • Must be able to read and understand contract documents, specifications, and drawings
  • Proficiency with Navisworks, Revit required. Familiarity with any of the following is a plus: Recap, Bluebeam, Realworks, Twinmotion, Blender or other 3D modeling software, Adobe Creative Suite
  • Basic knowledge of buildings systems
  • Position will require some travel to local area project jobsites and teams
  • Interest in new and emerging design and construction technologies
  • Understanding of building code and ADA requirements
  • Ability to communicate effectively to team members including architects, engineers, sub-contractors, and owners
  • Basic understanding of construction documentation (RFI, submittal, contract document) procedures and coordination process
  • Ability to quickly adapt to drawing/modeling standards

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
  • Vision Program
  • Short term/long term disability
  • 401k + matching plan
  • Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching
  • Identify theft protection
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan

Leopardo considers many factors when determining actual salary including experience, education, unique skillsets, abilities, market, geography and business needs. Salary range: $80-90k. This position is eligible for annual discretionary bonus and car allowance. Leopardo does not discriminate based on any protected category with respect to wages.
Why Leopardo?
Leopardo is one of the nation's largest and most respected construction firms, building world-class facilities with innovative, environmentally-friendly processes. We are considered "best in class" by our clients and peers, and the media consistently ranks us among the top builders in the United States. For more than four decades, Leopardo has been recognized for consistently performing at the very top of the industry. Our reputation for outstanding customer service stems from our mission to passionately pursue construction excellence. Our long-standing commitment to continuous improvement comes with a healthy obsession with quality. This approach transforms our operations and customer service, helping us become the construction provider of choice in all our specialized markets: healthcare, interiors, retail, cinema, hospitality, office, industrial, residential and municipal.
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