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Adidev Technologies

IOS Developer

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

$30 - $45/hr

Adidev Technologies Inc www.adidevtechnologies.com URGENT NEED FOR IOS DEVELOPERS! - Adidev ... Core Animation, etc. Experience with Design Patterns such as MVC, MVVM, etc. Familiarity with ...

Adidev Technologies Inc

IOS Developer

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

$30 - $45/hr

Adidev Technologies Inc www.adidevtechnologies.com URGENT NEED FOR IOS DEVELOPERS! - Adidev ... Core Animation, etc. Experience with Design Patterns such as MVC, MVVM, etc. Familiarity with ...

Adidev Technologies Inc

IOS Developer

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

$30 - $45/hr

Adidev Technologies Inc www.adidevtechnologies.com URGENT NEED FOR IOS DEVELOPERS! - Adidev ... Core Animation, etc. Experience with Design Patterns such as MVC, MVVM, etc. Familiarity with ...

Adidev Technologies Inc

IOS Developer

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

Adidev Technologies Inc www.adidevtechnologies.com URGENT NEED FOR IOS DEVELOPERS! - Adidev ... Core Animation, etc. Experience with Design Patterns such as MVC, MVVM, etc. Familiarity with ...

PULSE STUDIO, LLC

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Entry Level Scenic & Event Designer / Production Artist 2026

Lisle, IL · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

With our backgrounds in architecture, engineering, film and animation we were able to take our clients ideas and turn them into beautiful designs visualized in 3d. This is all created with fresh ...

Triton College, IL

Program Assistant

River Grove, IL · On-site

$18.50/hr

Experience in animation, script development and use of digital/social media. * Excellent ... The Planetarium Producer / Programmer is primarily responsible for the production of all types of ...

Triton College

Program Assistant

River Grove, IL · On-site

$18.50/hr

Experience in animation, script development and use of digital/social media. Excellent ... Responsibilities - The Planetarium Producer/Programmer is primarily responsible for the production ...

Triton College, IL

Program Assistant

River Grove, IL · On-site

$18.50/hr

Experience in animation, script development and use of digital/social media. * Excellent ... The Planetarium Producer / Programmer is primarily responsible for the production of all types of ...

Epsilon

Senior UI Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Based in Chicago, this role partners across Product Design and Engineering to push the boundaries ... Working knowledge of HTML, CSS (including animations, transitions, and custom properties), and ...

Saviance Technologies

Javascript / UI Developers

Chicago, IL · On-site

$51.50 - $67/hr

Angular JS developer Chicago IL HTML5, CSS3, Angular JS, Bootstrap and JQuery developer Expert ... Web Sockets, Web Workers, Local Storage) - CSS3 features (e.g. multi-column layout, animations ...

DePaul

Adjunct Faculty in Game Programming

Chicago, IL · On-site

Students learn about software engineering, computer graphics, artificial intelligence, animation, software architecture and networking. The game programing degree addresses the real-world needs of ...

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How much do animation engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for animation engineer in Illinois is $140,856.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $112,400.00 and $167,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an animation engineer?

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.

What is an animation engineer?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the animation engineer position, and why are they important?

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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Infographic showing various Animation Engineer job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $140,856 per year, or $67.7 per hour.

IOS Developer

Adidev Technologies

Des Plaines, IL • On-site

$30 - $45/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Adidev Technologies Inc
www.adidevtechnologies.com
URGENT NEED FOR IOS DEVELOPERS! -
Adidev Technologies is looking for entry-level and mid-level iOS developers with 1 year - to 3 years of experience. Must be a driven self-starter. Salary will vary depending on experience and we are seeking candidates that are looking to start as soon as possible. Must have excellent written and oral communication, as well as the desire and ability to work well in a team environment.
If you are looking for a new challenge and are ready to make an impact on a growing team, then this will be a perfect fit for you. As an iOS developer for Adidev Technologies, you will be optimizing, building, and troubleshooting large-scale applications for our globally-recognized enterprise-level clients.
We are a software consulting company that is rapidly growing and expanding and have established ourselves as a go-to resource to our highly-visible clients, we remain ready to take on new partnerships, and to do so we are in search of brilliant Android developers to join our team to make it possible. Not only do we offer a great team and support structure, but we also offer you the opportunity to make an immediate impact and grow your skillset at the same time.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Design and build applications for the iOS platform
Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
Collaborate with a team to define, design, and ship new features
Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
Maintain positive rapport with all clients
Ability to gather requirements and provide accurate and realistic project milestones and timelines for completion
Maintain open communication via phone, text, and email on a daily basis
Complete daily project progress summaries
Suggest new features and expansions of existing apps improve performance and usability

Deliver on time and clearly communicate any changes in deadlines as soon as possible
Qualifications and Skills:
Hands-on experience in Swift, Unit test automation, Agile, GitHub, and Objective-C.
Experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, etc.
Experience with Design Patterns such as MVC, MVVM, etc.
Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services
Familiarity with 3rd Party API integrations such as Facebook, Dropbox, Instagram, Twitter, GoogleDrive, Bluetooth, Keychain, etc.
Knowledge of other web technologies and UI/UX standards
Understanding of Apple's design principles and interface guidelines
Experience with performance and memory tuning with tools
Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
An understanding of iOS design patterns/coding conventions, Apple's Human Interface Guidelines, and App Store Review Guidelines
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools {{such as Git, Mercurial, or SVN}}
Familiarity with continuous integration


Required experience:
Ability to write efficient, reusable, and maintainable code in SwiftBasic understanding of Objective C
Design and build advanced applications for the IOS platform
Experience in design, development, and coding (iPhone,iPad)
Excellent expertise in iOS SDK frameworks and fundamentals
Must have managed at least one application live on App Store.
Good to have:
Hands-on experience with React Native is a plus
A GitHub account with some creative projects
Knowledge of any Server side language is a plus. HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript experience, a plus.
Knowledge of Swift UI
What we offer:
Competitive Salary
Paid Relocation (when applicable)
Remote Support
Guaranteed Regular Salary Reviews
Job Type: W2 or Contract 1099 (full time - 40 hours)
Salary: $60k to $90k or $30/hr to $45/hr (Commensurate with experience)

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