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Festybay

$60K - $82K/yr

... an up-to-date Animation Showreel or Portfolio Application Policy Exclusively accepted via the ... You are remarkably organized and fully capable of maintaining clean, optimized file structures and ...

TheLab

Compositing Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Digital Prep & Clean-Up * Perform advanced paint work including wire removal, rig removal, marker ... Work closely with CGI Supervisors, Lighting Artists, Modelers, Animators, and Production teams to ...

TheLab

Compositing Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Digital Prep & Clean-Up * Perform advanced paint work including wire removal, rig removal, marker ... Work closely with CGI Supervisors, Lighting Artists, Modelers, Animators, and Production teams to ...

thelab

Compositing Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Digital Prep & Clean-Up * Perform advanced paint work including wire removal, rig removal, marker ... Work closely with CGI Supervisors, Lighting Artists, Modelers, Animators, and Production teams to ...

thelab

Compositing Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Digital Prep & Clean-Up * Perform advanced paint work including wire removal, rig removal, marker ... Work closely with CGI Supervisors, Lighting Artists, Modelers, Animators, and Production teams to ...

Kitchen Tune-Up

Cabinet Repair Artist

Franklin, TN · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Kitchen Tune-Up Franklin is seeking a Tune-Up Artist to work on kitchen cabinet projects in ... Keep the work area clean and orderly and clean up daily * Communicate with your progress * Work ...

Flying Bark Productions

3D Animation Lead

Denver, NC · On-site +1

The lead also coaches junior artists, collaborates with other departments, and supports production ... Work with the technical animators to ensure that show wikis are kept up to date About you:

Kitchen Tune-Up

Painter

Exton, PA · On-site

$15 - $30/hr

Kitchen Tune-Up is seeking a Tune-Up Artist to work on kitchen cabinet projects. If you are ... Keep the work area clean and orderly and clean up daily * Communicate with project manager daily ...

Rouge Studios

Cinematic Animator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

... animation. Working closely with artists and leads, you will bring compelling characters ... High-level experience cleaning and polishing performance capture data. * Strong ability to animate ...

Filmless

Freelance Animator & GFX Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

... step up, take ownership, and wear as many hats as needed to achieve the highest level of success ... animation, or other visual images for our clients videos (explainer, promo and interview style) • ...

Filmless

Freelance Animator & GFX Artist

Manhattan, NY · Remote

... step up, take ownership, and wear as many hats as needed to achieve the highest level of success ... Conceptualize, visualize and design special effects, animation, or other visual images for our ...

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How much do animation clean up artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for animation clean up artist in the United States is $29.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.76 and $32.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an animation clean up artist?

An Animation Clean Up Artist refines rough animation drawings by adding clean, final lines while maintaining the intended motion and character consistency. They ensure characters stay on-model and enhance the overall quality of animation by removing unnecessary lines and adjusting details. This role is crucial in traditional 2D animation and some digital workflows, where precision and attention to detail are essential for polished final shots.

What does an animation clean up artist do?

A typical day for an Animation Clean Up Artist involves refining rough animation sketches into clean, on-model drawings, adding clarity, consistency, and detail while preparing the artwork for coloring and compositing. This role works closely with animators, supervisors, and sometimes character designers to ensure the style and movement match the project's standards. Regular feedback sessions and revisions are common, requiring excellent communication and flexibility. By collaborating within a larger animation team, clean up artists help ensure that each scene is visually cohesive and production deadlines are met.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an animation clean up artist?

To thrive as an Animation Clean Up Artist, you need strong drawing skills, a keen eye for detail, and a solid understanding of animation principles, often backed by relevant training or a degree in animation or fine arts. Familiarity with animation software such as Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate, or TVPaint is common, with portfolios demonstrating experience being highly valued. Excellent communication, time management, and the ability to collaborate within a creative team are important soft skills. These abilities ensure that the final animation is polished, consistent, and delivered on schedule, aligning with the project's artistic vision.

How much do animation clean up artists get paid?

Animation clean-up artists typically earn between $30,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the complexity of projects. Entry-level artists may start at lower wages, while experienced professionals working on major productions can earn higher salaries, often supplemented by benefits and overtime pay.
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Infographic showing various Animation Clean Up Artist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,546 per year, or $29.1 per hour.

Simulation Pipeline Technical Artist - Special Projects (Jeff Lind)

Cupertino, CA • On-site

Apple
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$156K - $187K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Apple rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 684 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Play a role in bringing Apple technology to the world. We are looking for a hardworking, dedicated, and results-oriented 3D Tech Artist. You would join a team building world simulations. Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something.
Description
As a Simulation Pipeline Technical Artist in the Special Projects Simulation group, you will have an opportunity to be part of an innovation-focused organization within Apple that is developing simulations and generating synthetic data. You will be able to work on highly ambitious and impactful simulation projects enabling AI/ML-based products and features. Our ideal team member brings experience with video game and film techniques, but is also fearless when it comes to trying new things and is willing to iterate on ideas. We value team members who can quickly prototype, iterating all the way to high-quality implementations that can scale. We always value team members who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience working as a Technical Artist in video games, animation, and/or VFX
Strong Python skills for data creation and manipulation
Experience building pipelines and processes to generate images and outputs by marshaling data through multiple DCCs with custom code
Strong experience with USD format, tools and APIs. The best candidates will help us use this key technology in better ways.
Experienced Maya user
Experience with Maya, Houdini, or other DCC programming APIs.
Proven track record of innovating new tools and techniques to speed up artist workflow and efficiency
Strong understanding of shading, lighting, texturing and materials
Preferred Qualifications
Strong familiarity with digital sculpting, modeling, and command of mesh topology.
Experience with lighting: especially procedural systems.
Experience creating shaders
Experience with procedural materials, Substance Designer or similar
C++ programming experience

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976

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