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Nen Creative

Motion Design Lead

San Francisco, CA · Remote

Some weeks you'll be deep in a flagship animation yourself; others you'll be running critique ... This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving studio. We need someone with strong taste, real range, and ...

Superpower

Motion Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

Edit and composite video -- you're comfortable being both the creative director and the executor What You Bring * 3-6+ years of experience in motion design, animation, or video -- at a studio, agency ...

Superpower Health, Inc

Motion Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

Edit and composite video - you're comfortable being both the creative director and the executor What You Bring * 3-6+ years of experience in motion design, animation, or video - at a studio, agency ...

Curio Research

Name your own

San Francisco, CA

Our game studio veterans hails from titles like Genshin Impact, Halo, Pacific Rim, help scaling those products to millions of users. We also raised 8M+ from top crypto investors to fuel our expansion.

Sköna

Motion Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Support internal marketing efforts through design and animation of social media graphics, case ... studio environment * Strong foundation in design and branding, with a keen eye for typography ...

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How much do animation studio jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for animation studio in Berkeley, CA is $209,378.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $209,400.00 and $209,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the typical workflow and team structure like in an animation studio?

In an animation studio, projects usually move through a well-defined pipeline that includes concept development, storyboarding, modeling, texturing, animating, and post-production. Team members often specialize in different areas such as character design, background art, animation, and compositing, working together under the guidance of a director or project manager. Daily work involves regular check-ins, creative reviews, and close collaboration to ensure consistency and timely progress. This structure supports creativity while maintaining organization, enabling the studio to deliver polished content efficiently and effectively.

What is an animation studio?

An Animation Studio job involves creating visual content using 2D or 3D animation techniques for film, television, advertisements, video games, or digital media. Professionals in an animation studio may work as animators, storyboard artists, modelers, or visual effects specialists. These roles require creativity, technical skills, and proficiency in animation software like Maya, Blender, or After Effects. The job can involve collaborating with directors, writers, and designers to bring stories and characters to life.

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

To thrive in an Animation Studio, individuals typically need strong artistic skills, proficiency in animation principles, and a background in digital media or related fields. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Toon Boom Harmony, or Autodesk Maya is essential, and formal education in animation or visual arts is often preferred. Teamwork, creative problem-solving, and effective communication are valuable soft skills that set candidates apart. These abilities are crucial for producing high-quality animations, meeting client deadlines, and ensuring smooth collaboration within a creative team.

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Infographic showing various Animation Studio job openings in Berkeley, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 68% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $209,378 per year, or $100.7 per hour.

Creature Technical Director (Character Technical Artist / Rigger) - Expression of Interest - ILM ...

The Walt Disney Company

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$94K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

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Job Posting Title:

Creature Technical Director (Character Technical Artist / Rigger) - Expression of Interest - ILM San Francisco (Project Hire)

Req ID:

10156277

Job Description:

Position Summary

We are looking for a creative problem solver who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great storytelling that defines ILM Immersive.

Creature Technical Directors design and build animation setups and systems, and partner with Modelers, Animators, Designers, and Engineers to bring our characters to life.

What You'll Do

  • Design, build and test advanced animation rigs, setups, systems and workflows for a variety of ultra high-end characters, creatures, vehicles and props via Maya, Unreal and ILM's proprietary toolsets.

  • Assist in development & maintenance of systems and workflows for animating and rigging characters which expedite our character setup and animation process, as well as writing scripts to facilitate art production when required.

  • Up to date on the industry standard tools and systems (in Unreal Engine, Maya, etc.) and constantly curious about promising new techniques for skeletons, facial animation methodologies, and constraints used for character animation.

  • Develop familiarity of proprietary toolsets & workflows in the ILM pipeline, integrating as necessary with established best-practices for real-time production workflow, adapting and evolving to solve problems within that hybrid framework. This position calls for an individual who enjoys the difficulty of solving problems, with a keen attention to detail and sense of anticipation.

  • Consult in development of breakdowns, task lists, estimates, schedules, milestones and overall project goals as necessary; participate in project stand-ups, meetings, and reviews.

  • Actively participate in concept testing of new ideas and building of rapid prototypes.

What We're Looking For

  • 3+ years experience as a Character TD, Technical Artist-Rigger or Technical Animator role for AAA game development, directly supporting the production with rigging, scripting & tool development.

  • 2+ years production experience with Maya, Maya API.

  • Excellent working knowledge of scripting - Maya Python/PyMEL, C++ API, and PySide/PyQt GUI design experience.

  • Knowledgeable of the real-time art production pipeline & process for different types of asset creation - especially of potential pitfalls and other risks involved with movement mechanics & deformation.

  • Strong grasp of basic animation principles, clear understanding of anatomy, kinematics & deformation.

  • Extensive experience with integration of performance capture animation for both body & face.

  • Experience with run-time, blend-tree based animation systems. Unreal and Maya experience preferred.

  • Bonus points for:

    • Deep knowledge of Unreal Animation features & toolsets: blueprints, component anims, physics-based anims, Sequencer, Control Rig

    • Experience with cloth, hair, fracturing and rigid simulations

    • Working knowledge of Linux, Perforce, Linear Algebra

    • VFX production experience

    • Experience or interest in the creation of VR & MR experiences

* A portfolio / reel submission - including a detailed breakdown of your work in each section - is required with all applications.
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The hiring range for this position in San Francisco is $94,100 to $120,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM San Francisco

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM San Francisco

Primary Job Posting Category:

Modeling - Studios

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

San Francisco, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-07-16

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Burbank, CA, US

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