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Ember Lab

Senior Gameplay Animator

Orange, CA · On-site

$88K - $120K/yr

Proficient with animation systems in UE5 * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines * Shipped 1+ title * Unreal Engine 4 or 5 ...

Ember Lab

Senior Gameplay Animator

Orange, CA

$88K - $120K/yr

Proficient with animation systems in UE5 * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines * Shipped 1+ title * Unreal Engine 4 or 5 ...

Ember Lab

Senior Gameplay Animator

Orange, CA · On-site

Proficient with animation systems in UE5 * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines * Shipped 1+ title * Unreal Engine 4 or 5 ...

Canyons School District

$89.24/hr

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Qualifications and Minimum Requirements ... Animation or the equivalent . Please note: * Professional experience includes both work ...

Fox

Web Writer

Los Angeles, CA

$78K - $93K/yr

... of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob's Burgers, The Great North ... TMZ is looking for a Web Writer who can write short form stories accurately, fairly and with speed.

FOX News Network, LLC

Web Writer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$78K - $93K/yr

... of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob's Burgers, The Great North ... TMZ is looking for a Web Writer who can write short form stories accurately, fairly and with speed.

mxdwn

Movie News Writer / Researcher

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Writers will be responsible tracking, researching, and writing informative, personable news stories ... things Disney animation). You're familiar with things like Wordpress, Google Drive, and Slack.

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How much do animation writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for animation writer in California is $38.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.46 and $46.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Animation Writers in a collaborative production environment?

Animation Writers often work closely with directors, storyboard artists, and producers, which requires balancing the original script vision with feedback and practical production constraints. Tight deadlines, evolving story needs, and coordinating with multiple team members can present creative and logistical challenges. Flexibility and openness to revision are essential, as scripts often undergo several drafts to match animation timing, character development, and visual storytelling. This collaborative process is rewarding and helps ensure the final product is both narratively compelling and feasible for animation.

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

To thrive as an Animation Writer, you need strong storytelling skills, an understanding of visual narrative, and preferably a background in creative writing or screenwriting. Familiarity with industry-standard scriptwriting software like Final Draft or Celtx, and knowledge of animation production pipelines is highly beneficial. Excellent communication, collaboration, and adaptability help writers work effectively with artists, directors, and other creative professionals. These skills are important to craft engaging scripts that align with the animation's visual style and production requirements.

What does an Animation Writer do?

An Animation Writer creates scripts, dialogue, and storylines for animated films, TV shows, or web series. They collaborate with directors, animators, and producers to develop engaging narratives that align with the project's tone and audience. Their job includes writing episode scripts, crafting character arcs, and sometimes contributing to world-building. Strong storytelling skills and an understanding of animation formats are essential for success in this role.

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Infographic showing various Animation Writer job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 23% Full Time, and 77% Part Time. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,940 per year, or $38.4 per hour.
Senior Software Engineer, Avatar Animation

Senior Software Engineer, Avatar Animation

Roblox

San Mateo, CA • On-site

$139K - $183K/yr

Other

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

As Senior Software Engineer on the Avatar Animation team, you will leverage the Roblox game engine and tools to build groundbreaking experiences that push the boundaries of what is possible on the platform. Your efforts will not only help create amazing content, but more importantly, will help us highlight issues, improve and extend our animation tech, tools and pipeline for all developers. These efforts will enable our game developers to create engaging and delightful experiences for our millions of players.

We are looking for a software engineer who is passionate about animation and world class user experiences including both usability and performance.. You need to be proficient in C++ and have experience working on animation systems and tools. Prior experience with animation for games / interactive experiences is a huge plus.

You Will:
  • Help develop experiences that push the quality bar beyond what was previously thought possible on the platform
  • Analyze existing animation tech and tools and determine what is needed to meet a project's objectives
  • Author documentation on issues, improvements and feature requests for all aspects of character animation tech on Roblox
  • Work closely with gameplay engineers to implement gameplay interactions using animation tech
  • Implement innovative solutions to feature requests and collaborate with the Roblox avatar animation team on larger features
  • Have fun working with our internal content teams and community developers to improve the overall state of animation on Roblox
You Have:
  • 8+ years of experience for with knowledge of character animation, game engines and tools
  • Proficiency in C++: Strong C++ programming skills with an ability to write high quality, performant code; experience with Lua is a plus
  • Passion about interactive: You are driven to build amazing experiences with great animations for users on the platform
  • Foundation oriented mindset: You believe that strong 3D math skills and a well thought out code architecture are important
  • Performance focus: You embrace software performance considerations, with an ability to implement performant solutions for platforms including mobile
  • Personally Motivated: Self-sufficient, self-organized and able to take ownership of a project throughout its full lifecycle
  • A Team player mentality: Ability to work closely with and inspire the rest of your team while displaying excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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