Chicago, IL · On-site
$61.75 - $80/hr
... graphics, animations and highly interactive multimedia apps Experience with RESTful backend ... programming Ability to provide with realistic estimates and deliver results in time Ready to work ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$61.75 - $80/hr
... graphics, animations and highly interactive multimedia apps Experience with RESTful backend ... programming Ability to provide with realistic estimates and deliver results in time Ready to work ...
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
$61.75 - $80/hr
... graphics, animations and highly interactive multimedia apps Experience with RESTful backend ... programming Ability to provide with realistic estimates and deliver results in time Ready to work ...
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
$61.75 - $80/hr
... graphics, animations and highly interactive multimedia apps Experience with RESTful backend ... programming Ability to provide with realistic estimates and deliver results in time Ready to work ...
Chicago, IL · On-site +1
$130K - $156K/yr
Work with engineering and art teams to develop custom shaders from scratch * Work across several art disciplines including shading, environment art, character art, animation and general art to ...
Chicago, IL · On-site +1
$130K - $156K/yr
Work with engineering and art teams to develop custom shaders from scratch * Work across several art disciplines including shading, environment art, character art, animation and general art to ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80 - $120K/hr
... animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play ... Foster collaboration across the art team, programmers, and other stakeholders. Artistic ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$80 - $120K/hr
... animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play ... Foster collaboration across the art team, programmers, and other stakeholders. Artistic ...
As our lead next.js engineer, you'll choose and implement a best-of-breed frontend stack from ... animations, transitions, media queries, styled-components) • Experience setting up webpack and ...
As our lead next.js engineer, you'll choose and implement a best-of-breed frontend stack from ... animations, transitions, media queries, styled-components) • Experience setting up webpack and ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80 - $120K/hr
... animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play ... Foster collaboration across the art team, programmers, and other stakeholders. Artistic ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80 - $120K/hr
... animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play ... Foster collaboration across the art team, programmers, and other stakeholders. Artistic ...
$80 - $120K/hr
... animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play ... Foster collaboration across the art team, programmers, and other stakeholders. Artistic ...
$80 - $120K/hr
... animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play ... Foster collaboration across the art team, programmers, and other stakeholders. Artistic ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65K - $75K/yr
Role: Creative Developer Location: Chicago OPPORTUNITY The US Creative Developer will be ... Develop custom, dynamic and interactive advertisement builds, including asset exporting, animation ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65K - $75K/yr
Role: Creative Developer Location: Chicago OPPORTUNITY The US Creative Developer will be ... Develop custom, dynamic and interactive advertisement builds, including asset exporting, animation ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65K - $75K/yr
Role: Creative Developer Location: Chicago OPPORTUNITY The US Creative Developer will be ... Develop custom, dynamic and interactive advertisement builds, including asset exporting, animation ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65K - $75K/yr
Role: Creative Developer Location: Chicago OPPORTUNITY The US Creative Developer will be ... Develop custom, dynamic and interactive advertisement builds, including asset exporting, animation ...
$90K - $150K/yr
Supervise and mentor VDC and Project Engineers , providing leadership, guidance, and oversight ... Direct the design and production of visual materials, including videos, animations, and 2D/3D ...
$90K - $150K/yr
Supervise and mentor VDC and Project Engineers , providing leadership, guidance, and oversight ... Direct the design and production of visual materials, including videos, animations, and 2D/3D ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$90K - $150K/yr
Supervise and mentor VDC and Project Engineers , providing leadership, guidance, and oversight ... Direct the design and production of visual materials, including videos, animations, and 2D/3D ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$90K - $150K/yr
Supervise and mentor VDC and Project Engineers , providing leadership, guidance, and oversight ... Direct the design and production of visual materials, including videos, animations, and 2D/3D ...
Utilize new, contemporary, smooth animations and transitions to provide a great user experience ... Be a part of a React Native developer community that shares knowledge and assists one another when ...
Utilize new, contemporary, smooth animations and transitions to provide a great user experience ... Be a part of a React Native developer community that shares knowledge and assists one another when ...
Scratch or ScratchJr game and animation design; * Beginner Python programming; * Web development fundamentals, including HTML, CSS, and introductory JavaScript; * Computational thinking and debugging;
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Scratch or ScratchJr game and animation design; * Beginner Python programming; * Web development fundamentals, including HTML, CSS, and introductory JavaScript; * Computational thinking and debugging;
Chicago, IL · On-site
$50/hr
Scratch or ScratchJr game and animation design; * Beginner Python programming; * Web development fundamentals, including HTML, CSS, and introductory JavaScript; * Computational thinking and debugging;
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$50/hr
Scratch or ScratchJr game and animation design; * Beginner Python programming; * Web development fundamentals, including HTML, CSS, and introductory JavaScript; * Computational thinking and debugging;
Chicago, IL · On-site
$53.25 - $73.50/hr
Detailed knowledge of iOS APIs, including UIKit, Core Animation, and building custom views ... The engineering team environment is fast-paced and casual. You will be working on a small ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$53.25 - $73.50/hr
Detailed knowledge of iOS APIs, including UIKit, Core Animation, and building custom views ... The engineering team environment is fast-paced and casual. You will be working on a small ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$30 - $40/hr
IOS Developer • Proficiency in Swift and Objective-C. (atleast 1 year of experience). • Experience with iOS frameworks (e.g., Core Data,Coco touch, Combine & Core Animation). • Familiarity with ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$30 - $40/hr
IOS Developer • Proficiency in Swift and Objective-C. (atleast 1 year of experience). • Experience with iOS frameworks (e.g., Core Data,Coco touch, Combine & Core Animation). • Familiarity with ...
$30 - $40/hr
Adidev Technologies is seeking entry and mid-level iOS and Android developers with at least 1 - 2 ... Animation, etc. Experience with Design Patterns such as MVC, Singleton, etc. Experience with ...
$30 - $40/hr
Adidev Technologies is seeking entry and mid-level iOS and Android developers with at least 1 - 2 ... Animation, etc. Experience with Design Patterns such as MVC, Singleton, etc. Experience with ...
$30 - $40/hr
IOS Developer · Proficiency in Swift and Objective-C. (atleast 1 year of experience). · Experience with iOS frameworks (e.g., Core Data,Coco touch, Combine & Core Animation). · Familiarity with ...
$30 - $40/hr
IOS Developer · Proficiency in Swift and Objective-C. (atleast 1 year of experience). · Experience with iOS frameworks (e.g., Core Data,Coco touch, Combine & Core Animation). · Familiarity with ...
Champaign, IL · On-site
$30 - $40/hr
Adidev Technologies is seeking entry and mid-level iOS and Android developers with at least 1 - 2 ... Animation, etc. Experience with Design Patterns such as MVC, Singleton, etc. Experience with ...
Champaign, IL · On-site
$30 - $40/hr
Adidev Technologies is seeking entry and mid-level iOS and Android developers with at least 1 - 2 ... Animation, etc. Experience with Design Patterns such as MVC, Singleton, etc. Experience with ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$90K - $150K/yr
Supervise and mentor VDC and Project Engineers , providingleadership, guidance, and oversight ... Direct the design and production of visual materials, including videos, animations, and 2D/3D ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$90K - $150K/yr
Supervise and mentor VDC and Project Engineers , providingleadership, guidance, and oversight ... Direct the design and production of visual materials, including videos, animations, and 2D/3D ...
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As an Animation Engineer, your day-to-day tasks often include developing and optimizing animation systems, collaborating with animators and designers to implement new features, and troubleshooting technical issues related to character or object animation. You may also write scripts and tools to streamline animation workflows or assist in integrating animations into game engines or production software. Regular communication with both artistic and technical team members is essential to ensure that animations look and perform as intended. This collaborative environment supports innovation and continuous improvement, making each project engaging and dynamic.
An Animation Engineer is a technical specialist who develops and optimizes animation systems for video games, films, and interactive media. They work closely with animators and software developers to create smooth, efficient, and realistic animations using programming languages, game engines, and animation tools. Their responsibilities often include developing animation rigs, physics-based movement, and real-time character interactions. Strong coding skills, knowledge of animation principles, and experience with tools like Maya, Blender, or Unreal Engine are essential for this role.
To thrive as an Animation Engineer, you need strong programming skills—often in C++, Python, and graphics APIs—paired with a solid understanding of computer graphics, mathematics, and animation principles. Proficiency with tools like Maya, Unity, Unreal Engine, and experience working with animation pipelines or real-time rendering systems are typically required. Exceptional problem-solving, teamwork, and clear communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure seamless integration of technical and artistic requirements, efficient collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and the creation of high-quality animated experiences.
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Software development
11 - 50 Employees
Chicago, IL, US
2005
