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Animation Work Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Animation Systems Programmer

Larkspur, CA · On-site

$167K - $245K/yr

Work closely with other engineers, animators, technical animators, product designers, leads and external technology partners across multiple teams and time zones * Write technical documentation and ...

Motion Graphics Producer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$95K - $120K/yr

Able to multi-task on animation projects with a tireless work ethic * Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams * Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills

Senior Gameplay Animator

Novato, CA

$124K - $142K/yr

Work closely with programmers to establish and refine the animation pipeline. * Develop high-quality gameplay animations that meet project standards and ensure animations align with the animation ...

Guiding and reviewing external animation partners, maintaining a high craft bar across both internal and outsourced work. * Contributing to studio-wide hiring, onboarding, and team-building efforts ...

Senior Gameplay Animator

Novato, CA

$124K - $142K/yr

Work closely with programmers to establish and refine the animation pipeline. * Develop high-quality gameplay animations that meet project standards and ensure animations align with the animation ...

Senior Gameplay Animator

Novato, CA · On-site

$124K - $142K/yr

Work closely with programmers to establish and refine the animation pipeline. * Develop high-quality gameplay animations that meet project standards and ensure animations align with the animation ...

Senior Gameplay Animator

Novato, CA · On-site

$124K - $142K/yr

Work closely with programmers to establish and refine the animation pipeline. * Develop high-quality gameplay animations that meet project standards and ensure animations align with the animation ...

Senior Gameplay Animator

Orange, CA · On-site

$88K - $120K/yr

You will collaborate across teams to bring these animations and Ember Lab work to life! Description * Create, test, and iterate on gameplay animations related to combat and interactive events

Senior Gameplay Animator

Orange, CA · On-site

$88K - $120K/yr

You will collaborate across teams to bring these animations and Ember Lab work to life! Description * Create, test, and iterate on gameplay animations related to combat and interactive events

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How much do animation work jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for animation work in California is $38.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.59 and $63.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Simulation Animation Engineer - Special Projects

Apple

Cupertino, CA • On-site

$130K - $149K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago


Apple rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 677 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 30 rated technology retailers


Job description

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something.
Description
As as Senior Simulation Animation Engineer you will have an opportunity to be part of an innovation-focused organization within Apple that is developing simulations and generating synthetic data. You will be able to work on highly ambitious and impactful simulation projects. This team has a strong focus on enabling AIML-based features and products. Our ideal team member brings experience but is also fearless when it comes to trying new things and is willing to iterate on ideas. We value team members who can quickly prototype, iterating all the way to high-quality implementations. Moreover, we value team members who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
4 years of professional experience.
Strong proficiency in C++ and solid software engineering fundamentals.
Knowledge of animation principles, skeletal animation, and character rigging concepts.
Experience implementing animation graphs, blend systems, runtime animation retargeting, and IK solvers.
Familiarity with profiling, optimization, and debugging in a real-time environment.
Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with animators, designers, and engineers.
Experience with a major game engine.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with USD format and tools, especially for animation
Experience in video game real time animation systems
Experience with offline animation and rendering pipelines
Experience with hair and cloth simulations

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About Apple

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976