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Sweatpals

... and Dreamworks Animations, we connect hundreds of thousands of "pals," hosts, and gyms through ... studio owners, and instructors and who run their business on Sweatpals. Think ticketing ...

Sweatpals

... and Dreamworks Animations, we connect hundreds of thousands of "pals," hosts, and gyms through ... studio owners, and instructors and who run their business on Sweatpals. Think ticketing ...

Full House Resorts

Instructional Designer

Waukegan, IL

$72K - $116K/yr

... earning modules, instructor-led curricula, microlearning, and on-the-job training aids. * SME ... Proficiency with multimedia development tools, including video editing/animation software ...

American-Place

Instructional Designer

Waukegan, IL · On-site

$73 - $116/hr

... earning modules, instructor-led curricula, microlearning, and on-the-job training aids. SME ... Proficiency with multimedia development tools, including video editing/animation software ...

Full House Resorts

Instructional Designer

Waukegan, IL · On-site

$72K - $116K/yr

... earning modules, instructor-led curricula, microlearning, and on-the-job training aids. * SME ... Proficiency with multimedia development tools, including video editing/animation software ...

Cna

Technical Learning Senior Consultant

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$72K - $141K/yr

... instructor led training, web-based training, and blended learning programs, etc. * Create a forum ... Proficiency in creating and editing multimedia content, including videos, animations, simulations ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Multimedia Engineer

O Fallon, IL · On-site

$69 - $158/hr

The Multimedia Engineer works collaboratively with instructors, SMEs, and product owners to ensure ... animation, and interactive content development * 5+ years of experience producing multimedia ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Multimedia Engineer

O Fallon, IL · On-site +1

$69K - $158K/yr

The Multimedia Engineer works collaboratively with instructors, SMEs, and product owners to ensure ... animation, and interactive content development * 5+ years of experience producing multimedia ...

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How much do animation instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for animation instructor in Illinois is $23.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.78 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an animation instructor do?

An Animation Instructor teaches students the principles and techniques of animation, which may include 2D, 3D, and stop-motion animation. They design lesson plans, demonstrate animation software and equipment, and provide feedback on student projects. Animation Instructors also stay updated with industry trends to ensure their teaching methods are current and relevant. Their main goal is to help students develop both the technical skills and creative thinking needed for a career in animation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an animation instructor?

To thrive as an Animation Instructor, you need a strong background in animation principles, experience with 2D/3D animation techniques, and typically a degree in animation or a related field. Proficiency with industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Maya, or Toon Boom, along with relevant teaching certifications, is often required. Excellent communication, patience, and the ability to inspire creativity are crucial soft skills for engaging students and fostering a positive learning environment. These skills ensure effective instruction, student growth, and alignment with industry standards in a rapidly evolving creative field.

What types of collaborative projects can an animation instructor expect to work on with students and other faculty members?

As an Animation Instructor, you will often participate in collaborative projects that involve guiding students through group assignments, animated short films, or interdisciplinary productions with other departments such as music or graphic design. These projects provide valuable real-world experience for students and foster teamwork, while also allowing instructors to coordinate with colleagues to design integrated curricula or showcase student work in exhibitions or festivals. Collaboration is a key part of the role, as it enriches the learning environment and keeps instructors connected to both educational trends and industry practices.

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Infographic showing various Animation Instructor job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 22% Full Time, 67% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $47,929 per year, or $23 per hour.

Product Manager Internship

Sweatpals

Full-time, Internship

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

About Sweatpals

Sweatpals is the community-first fitness platform turning workouts into social experiences. Backed by a16z speedrun, Patron, Kevin Hart, Pear VC, and founders of Instacart and Dreamworks Animations, we connect hundreds of thousands of "pals," hosts, and gyms through events, memberships, and social features. We're still scrappy at heart, but scaling fast.

We believe working out should be joyful, social, and inclusive, not just a solo grind. From run clubs and beach pilates to pickleball leagues and cold plunge socials, Sweatpals turns everyday workouts into meaningful social experiences.

Sweatpals also gives local leaders the tools to grow their fitness communities from side hustles to full-time, even million-dollar businesses. Hosts use our platform to run their business, from ticketing and memberships to marketing tools.

We're an AI-forward company. If you're excited about building real products for real communities at the intersection of technology and human connection, you'll fit right in.

The Role

We're bringing on a PM intern to support the Host Squad product team during a high-velocity summer. The Host Squad owns the core product experience for fitness and wellness professionals - the community hosts, gym and studio owners, and instructors and who run their business on Sweatpals. Think ticketing, memberships, scheduling, co-hosting, campaigns, and the analytics that help hosts grow.

This is a hands-on PM role - not a research or ops role. You'll work directly with a Senior Product Manager and own specific deliverables end-to-end, collaborating daily with Engineering, Design, and QA across areas like core flow quality, backlog prioritization, and product strategy.

Responsibilities

1. Core Product Ownership

Get deep into the most critical parts of our host product - the flows and features that drive revenue, retention, and day-to-day operations for fitness professionals. You'll identify what could be better, what's broken, then own driving improvements from idea to shipped.

  • Dig into high-impact areas including experience/appointment creation, ticket transfers, co-hosting, and beyond
  • Identify gaps, edge cases, and failure states with a structured, user-centered lens
  • Propose and prioritize improvements, then partner with engineering and design to execute them
  • Where scope allows, own new feature work end-to-end - from problem definition and spec to launch

2. Product Strategy & Analytics Projects

Take ownership of discrete research and strategy work streams:

  • Define and drive analytics for recently launched features - identify what to measure, work with engineering to ensure tracking is in place, and synthesize early signal into actionable takeaways
  • Own a competitive analysis workstream for growth-adjacent features (referrals, PLG, network effects) and synthesize findings into clear product recommendations
  • Data analysis and synthesis to support roadmap decisions
  • Where relevant, contribute to 0-to-1 discovery work for upcoming features - user research synthesis, problem framing, or lightweight spec writing

3. Backlog Triage & Prioritization Support

Help bring order to a complex backlog:

  • Develop and apply a bug priority rubric for revenue-generating and operations-critical workflows
  • Maintain backlog health: consolidate duplicates, triage stale items, and ensure active issues have the right context, owners, and priorities
  • Support roadmap sequencing discussions by helping surface tradeoffs, dependencies, and effort/impact signals

What We're Looking For

  • Currently enrolled in an MBA, master's, or other graduate program - or a strong undergraduate candidate with relevant experience
  • Prior experience in product management, engineering, or a fast-moving startup role is highly preferred
  • Strong product instincts: you think

Apply