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Animation Technical Director Jobs in Seattle, WA

Hardsuit Labs

Technical Artist (Mid - Senior)

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$144K - $173K/yr

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  • PTO

Studio Art & Animation Director * Department: Art * Work Location: Fully Remote * Employment status: Full Time * FLSA: Salaried, Exempt * Benefits: Generous PTO, Health, Dental, & Vision coverage ...

Hardsuit Labs

Technical Artist (Mid - Senior)

Seattle, WA · Remote

$130K - $155K/yr

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  • PTO

Studio Art & Animation Director * Department: Art * Work Location: Fully Remote * Employment status: Full Time * FLSA: Salaried, Exempt * Benefits: Generous PTO, Health, Dental, & Vision coverage ...

Amazon

Senior Motion Designer, Devices Brand Studio

Seattle, WA · On-site

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... the technical range to move between styleframes, animation, and edit. You should have working ... You will partner with creative directors, art directors, editors, sound designers, and production ...

AST

Product Manager

Tacoma, WA · On-site

Direct complex development programs, maintaining full accountability for budget adherence and ... Coordinate with Quality and Engineering on change controls, product revisions, and technical ...

Team Red Dog

Graphic Designer

Redmond, WA · On-site

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Build organized, animation-ready files that support collaboration with motion and video teams ... Collaborate closely with Art Directors, designers, marketers, and cross-functional stakeholders ...

Apex Systems

Image and Culture Graphic Designer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$37 - $41/hr

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In those stretches, this person works as a production designer and partner to our Art Director ... animation-ready where needed, partnering with the team's motion and video specialists ...

Team Red Dog

Graphic Designer

Redmond, WA · Remote

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Build organized, animation-ready files that support collaboration with motion and video teams ... Collaborate closely with Art Directors, designers, marketers, and cross-functional stakeholders ...

CoreWeave

Sr. Website UI/UX Designer

Bellevue, WA

... technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017 ... Reporting to the Director of Website Strategy, the Senior Website UI/UX Designer will be ...

Okta, Inc.

Staff Full Stack Engineer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

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... self-directed Full-stack engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges for our ... Develop polished CSS animations that elevate the interface, ensuring that motion is both visually ...

Okta

Staff Full Stack Engineer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

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... self-directed Full-stack engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges for our ... Develop polished CSS animations that elevate the interface, ensuring that motion is both visually ...

Amazon

Principal Keynote Lead, Keynote Team

Seattle, WA · On-site

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Do you thrive in a fast-paced, self-directed environment where your creativity and technical ... animations and interactive demos • Available to work across time zones with a globally ...

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How much do animation technical director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for animation technical director in Seattle, WA is $131,452.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,400.00 and $175,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an animation technical director do?

An Animation Technical Director (TD) is responsible for developing and maintaining the technical aspects of animation production. They create tools, scripts, and workflows to streamline animation pipelines and solve technical challenges. TDs collaborate with animators, modelers, and software engineers to optimize performance and ensure seamless integration of assets. Their role is essential in balancing artistic vision with technical efficiency in animated films, TV shows, or video games.

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

To thrive as an Animation Technical Director, you need a strong background in computer graphics, programming (such as Python or C++), and animation pipeline management, often supported by a relevant degree in computer science, animation, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software like Maya, Houdini, and proprietary production tools, as well as scripting and shot management systems, is essential. Problem-solving, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate with artists and engineers are key soft skills in this role. These skills ensure the smooth integration of artistic and technical elements, allowing for efficient production pipelines and high-quality animated content.

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Infographic showing various Animation Technical Director job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,452 per year, or $63.2 per hour.

Senior 3D Technical Artist/Creative Technologist

General Robotics

Redmond, WA • On-site

$155K - $205K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

General Robotics is building the future of general robot intelligence. Our mission is to enable rapid, robust, and safe deployment of general intelligence for autonomous systems and robotics. Our core platform, GRID, provides a comprehensive source of robot skills through a fast cloud-native runtime to make any robot intelligent - across aerial, wheeled, humanoid, quadruped, arm robots and more.
We are seeking a 3D Technical Artist/Creative Technologist to be the expert responsible for onboarding new robots to the AirGen and GRID platforms, customizing implementations to specific use cases, and ensuring our AI-powered autonomous systems perform flawlessly in high-fidelity virtual environments.
Embedded within the Customer Success organization, you will work with customers directly to translate their complex real-world challenges into technical simulation solutions. You will focus on the development of the pipeline for ingesting complex robotic systems into Unreal Engine (AirGen) and NVIDIA Isaac Sim. This role offers a front-seat view of the transformative impact of Physical AI in industry and an opportunity to learn from, and work alongside, a world-class team of AI and robotics pioneers.
Responsibilities
  • Robot Onboarding & Optimization: Develop workflows to onboard robotic CAD and high-fidelity models into Unreal Engine (AirGen) and Isaac Sim, ensuring physical accuracy, proper kinematics, and performance optimization for real-time sensor simulation.
  • Custom Implementation & Tooling: Develop custom tools and simulation scenarios tailored to specific customer use cases, including sensor modeling (Lidar, Depth, RGB) and drone flight environments.
  • Synthetic Data Generation (SDG): Build and develop pipelines for generating high-quality, large-scale synthetic datasets to train computer vision and AI models for autonomous navigation.
  • Digital Twins & Data Capture: Develop 3D scanning and photogrammetry workflows to create digital twins of real-world environments and assets for high-fidelity simulation.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Robotics Engineers, Perception Teams, and Simulation Engineers to ensure the visual and physical fidelity of our digital environments matches real-world sensor data.

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, Technical Animation, Robotics, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Technical Artist/Technical Director/Creative Technologist in gaming, VFX, or industrial simulation.
  • Houdini: Strong proficiency in Houdini for procedural environment generation, asset processing, and simulation workflows.
  • USD Expertise: Deep understanding of Universal Scene Description (USD) for multi-tool pipelines, specifically within the NVIDIA Omniverse / Isaac Sim ecosystem.
  • Engine Proficiency: Deep expertise in Unreal Engine (Blueprints, Materials, Niagara, Profiling) and/or NVIDIA Isaac Sim.
  • Technical Literacy: Strong understanding of PBR workflows, lighting, and real-time rendering constraints.
  • Capture Experience: Experience with 3D scanning, photogrammetry, and studio photography for asset creation.
  • Python Proficiency: Ability to write scripts to automate tasks within DCC tools and simulation environments.
  • Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows operating system proficiency.
  • Security and Privacy focused mindset.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Azure Cloud Infrastructure: Knowledge of Azure for cloud-based simulation, managing remote compute for rendering, or scaling synthetic data generation pipelines.
  • Optitrack & Motion Capture: Experience setting up and operating Optitrack systems for motion capture, including skeletal tracking or rigid body tracking for robotic validation.
  • Customer-Facing Experience: A courteous and professional demeanor with experience working closely with customers to translate requirements into deliverables.
  • C++ Development: Proficiency in C++ for Unreal Engine (extending classes, performance optimization) or building standalone native tools.
  • Advanced AI/CV: Experience with World Models, Gaussian Splatting, or Neural Radiance Fields (NeRFs).
  • Agentic Workflows: Familiarity with AI-driven automation or agentic behaviors within simulation environments.
  • General knowledge of networks and computer infrastructure.

Bonus Skills
  • CAD & 3D Printing: Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and 3D printing for rapid prototyping, robot maintenance, or custom sensor mounting.
  • Hardware hacking: Raspberry Pi, Arduino, IOT, soldering etc
  • Flight Ops: Part 107 Drone Pilot License or significant experience piloting UAVs.
  • Robotics API: Experience with ROS/ROS2 or specialized robotics simulators like Mujoco.

Base Salary Range
The anticipated base salary for this position is $155,000 - $205,000. Your actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, experience, and location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for benefits including medical, 401K and other health benefits.
Work Authorization
This role is open to candidates currently based in and authorized to work in the US.
Equal Opportunity Employer
General Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the
basis of any status protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview
process, please contact: HR@GeneralRobotics.company

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