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Swaybox Studios

3D Tracking Artist

New Orleans, LA

The 3D Tracking / Matchmove Artist will focus on tracking environments and character features (such as: face, hands, legs, etc.) with a handoff to the layout, animation, and compositing teams. This ...

MOD Worldwide, LLC

Motion Designer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

Deliver polished animations (2D, 3D, Character, Compositing) working with team members across all disciplines: strategy, accounts, design, copy, and dev. * * Bring layout, typography, and design ...

Prisms VR

3D Artist (Remote)

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$110K - $140K/yr

Retargeting character animation using mocap data; * Scene Layout and Lighting in Unity; * Creating Particle Effects; * Asset optimization for Mobile Standalone VR; * Creating 3D explainer animations ...

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Swaybox Studios

3D Tracking Artist

New Orleans, LA · On-site

Deliver clean and tight matchmove data, including STMaps, to layout, animation, and compositing departments. * Create rotomation of CG character rigs to match puppet movement, as needed. * Maintain ...

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How much do animation layout jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for animation layout in the United States is $41.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $58.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an Animation Layout artist?

An Animation Layout artist is primarily responsible for translating storyboards into detailed scene compositions, establishing camera angles, character placement, and background layouts for each shot. Their day often includes collaborating with directors and animation teams to ensure visual continuity, making technical adjustments to camera movement, and fine-tuning spatial relationships within scenes. They may also address feedback during review sessions and help prepare files for animators and other departments. This role is a critical bridge between story conception and final animation, ensuring the narrative is visually clear and compelling from frame to frame.

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

To excel in Animation Layout, a strong understanding of cinematic composition, perspective, and storytelling principles is essential, often supported by a degree in animation, fine arts, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software like Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, and Autodesk Maya is highly valued, and knowledge of camera staging in 2D and 3D environments can be a plus. Effective communication, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with directors, animators, and other team members are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure that key story elements are visually clear and engaging, directly impacting the pacing and flow of animated productions.

What does an Animation Layout Artist do?

An Animation Layout Artist is responsible for setting up the composition, perspective, and camera angles for scenes in an animated production. They translate storyboards into detailed shot designs, ensuring proper staging and continuity. They also define character placement, background positioning, and camera movements to guide animators and other departments. Their work helps establish the visual storytelling and overall flow of the animation.

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Infographic showing various Animation Layout job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 50% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 21% Nights. Highlights an 70% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 27% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,906 per year, or $41.3 per hour.
Senior Motion Designer (B2B, HTML5, Figma) - 100% Remote

Senior Motion Designer (B2B, HTML5, Figma) - 100% Remote

Conexess Group

Spokane Valley, WA • On-site

$107K - $122K/yr

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Posted 7 days ago

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SENIOR MOTION DESIGNER, ENTERPRISE B2B
About this team: This is a brand-new, dedicated team for an enterprise B2B technology program. As a senior member you'll help shape the motion standards, templates, and workflows the team uses, and own animated HTML5/display — a senior, hands-on contributor who builds the playbook, not just follows it.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The program produces motion at scale across many simultaneous campaigns for a technical audience of engineers, IT decision-makers, and enterprise buyers — from animated HTML5/display and GIF units to UI-driven explainers and video graphics, against client brand guidelines at a premium, brand-safe bar.
You'll set the motion standard and own the HTML5/animated-display standard — building the templates and ad-platform specs the team works to — while mentoring motion designers and producing your own high-end work. You'll work within the design and motion team led by the Art Director, alongside editors and designers.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Set the motion standard. Produce high-end motion — typography, layout, compositing, transitions, UI animation — that defines the quality bar.
  • Own motion & HTML5 systems. Build the reusable After Effects templates and motion guidelines, plus the HTML5/animated-display standard, master templates, and ad-platform specs (file weight, clickTags, polite-load) the team works to — and help harden the internal banner-build/resize tooling for scale.
  • Mentor and review. Direct and give feedback to motion designers, leveling up craft, consistency, and technical hygiene.
  • Animate UI and explainers. Design and animate screen/UI moments and kinetic typography that make technical B2B stories clear and engaging.
  • Partner across the team. Work with the Art Director, Senior Video Editor, and designers to bring storyboards and concepts to life on-brand.
  • Use smart tooling. Work with AI-assisted and templated workflows, with judgment on when AI fits (backgrounds, concepting, stylized visuals) versus when precision or brand-locked work — UI, kinetic text, exact outcomes, brand assets — needs traditional animation.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
  • 5+ years in motion design with a standout reel of polished, high-end work.
  • Advanced After Effects (and strong Premiere Pro); strong command of typography, layout, composition, pacing, and UI/screen-based animation.
  • Hands-on experience building animated HTML5/display banners and their templates to ad-platform specs (e.g., After Effects → HTML5, Google Web Designer or Celtra).
  • Experience building motion templates/systems and workflows at volume.
  • A self-directed maker who mentors others and helps build a workflow that's still taking shape.
  • Strong communication and a collaborative, proactive mindset.
NICE TO HAVE
  • Enterprise or B2B technology brands and technical/brand-safe creative.
  • 3D motion (e.g., Cinema 4D, Blender).
  • Design fundamentals in Figma / Adobe Creative Suite.
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About Conexess

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One size does not fit all. That’s why we work with you to design a strategy that fits your organizations, coupled with a responsive relationship that ensures we get the job done right. We accomplish this using a very practical strategy built on 3 steps: Understand. Identify. Deliver. Our professionals place a high value on building a relationship with you and your organization, taking time to know the intricacies, nuances and desired skill set of what you’re looking for. With a vast knowledge and understanding of the staffing industry, we have built a network of highly-talented individuals and fantastic organization just waiting to be matched. And we’re not stopping. We will work to find exactly the right fit for you that not only solves your present challenge, but also sets you up for future success. We are committed to-yes, in fact, passionate about-creating a strategy that brings the right talent in the door today and for years to come.

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Nashville, TN, US

Year founded

2009

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