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Skydance

Visual Development Artist

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$2.90K - $4K/wk

Must be, or be willing to become, a member of The Animation Guild Local 839 The compensation range for this non-exempt position in Los Angeles, CA is $2,900-4,000/week. The rate offered may vary ...

Skydance

Visual Development Artist

Santa Monica, CA

$2.90K - $4K/wk

Must be, or be willing to become, a member of The Animation Guild Local 839 The compensation range for this non-exempt position in Los Angeles, CA is $2,900-4,000/week. The rate offered may vary ...

Skydance

Character Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$2.90K - $4K/wk

Must be, or be willing to become, a member of The Animation Guild Local 839 > The compensation range for this non-exempt position in Los Angeles, CA is $2,900-4,000/week. The rate offered may vary ...

Skydance

Character Designer

Santa Monica, CA

$2.90K - $4K/wk

Must be, or be willing to become, a member of The Animation Guild Local 839 The compensation range for this non-exempt position in Los Angeles, CA is $2,900-4,000/week. The rate offered may vary ...

HaloMD

Senior Learning Experience Designer

Dallas, TX

$100K - $110K/yr

Build interactive, multimedia-rich content including animations, videos, branching scenarios, and ... Professional certification in instructional design (ATD, eLearning Guild, CPLP). * Experience in ...

HaloMD

Senior Learning Experience Designer

Dallas, TX · Remote

$100K - $110K/yr

Build interactive, multimedia-rich content including animations, videos, branching scenarios, and ... Professional certification in instructional design (ATD, eLearning Guild, CPLP). * Experience in ...

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How much do animation guild jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for animation guild in the United States is $39.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $63.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Animation Guild job?

An Animation Guild job refers to a position covered under the Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839, which represents animation industry professionals in the United States. These jobs include roles such as animators, storyboard artists, background designers, and visual effects artists working in TV, film, and digital media. Guild members benefit from union-negotiated wages, health and retirement plans, and workplace protections. To work in a Guild-covered job, artists typically need to be hired by a signatory studio and may need to join the union after a grace period.

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

To thrive as a member of the Animation Guild, you typically need strong artistic and technical skills in animation, a relevant degree or equivalent professional experience, and an understanding of industry standards. Familiarity with animation software like Adobe Creative Suite, Toon Boom, Maya, or Storyboard Pro, as well as union membership, is usually required. Strong collaboration, communication, and time management skills help you work effectively in team-based production environments. These abilities are crucial for delivering high-quality work on schedule while meeting the creative and technical demands of animation projects.

What types of projects do Animation Guild members typically work on, and how do teams collaborate on these projects?

Animation Guild members often contribute to a wide variety of projects, including feature films, television series, commercials, and video games. Teams are usually made up of artists, animators, directors, storyboard artists, and technical staff who collaborate closely throughout each stage of production. Communication is vital, as artists must coordinate with writers, editors, and other departments to ensure continuity and quality. Many productions use project management software and hold regular team meetings to track progress and address any creative or technical challenges. Working within the Animation Guild typically encourages a supportive work environment where collective bargaining ensures fair working conditions and career advancement opportunities.
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Infographic showing various Animation Guild job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,974 per year, or $39.4 per hour.
Assistant Editor - Features

Assistant Editor - Features

Sony Pictures Animation

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$2.40K - $2.80K/wk

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Assistant Editor, Feature Animation
The Assistant Editor is responsible for technical and organizational editorial work from pre-production through post production. Assistant Editor is responsible for maintaining an efficient editorial pipeline and assisting editors. This position is covered by The Animation Guild.
Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.
Responsibilities:
  • Maintain Avid project and keep files organized.
  • Manage and process storyboards using Flix. Also import layout, animation, and lighting shots.
  • Import, log and prep dialogue recordings for editors: scratch dialogue, production recording sessions and ADR.
  • Ingesting assets from sound dept, music dept, etc, and keeping them organized
  • Output movie files for various uses including turnovers for sound department, digital intermediate, and music departments.
  • Organizing sound effects and music.
  • Assist the editors with Avid builds in preparation for screenings and QC of outputs.
  • Responsible for publishing to production including managing EDLs and change notes.
  • Provide information to production that is timely and accurate.
Qualifications:
  • 1-2 years experience in animation editorial.
  • High degree of proficiency in Avid Media Composer.
  • Excellent organization skills with great attention to detail.
  • Understanding of feature animation pipeline and workflows.
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines while working under tight schedules.
  • Strong teammate with good interpersonal and interpersonal skills.
  • After Effects, Photoshop, ProTools experience a plus.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $2,400/week to $2,800/week. This role qualifies for benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors.
To apply, please include a resume and a link to your portfolio. Please make sure to include any passwords to your work in your cover letter and/or in your resume.
Sony Pictures Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

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