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Animator Salary In Jobs in San Rafael, CA (NOW HIRING)

Jam City

Technical Animator

San Francisco, CA

$90K - $110K/yr

In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with a Demo Reel with examples of your most rigging ... Pay Range: $90,000 - $110,000 salary per year. CHECK OUT LIFE AS A JAM CITIZEN: - Company news and ...

Jam City

Technical Animator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with a Demo Reel with examples of your most rigging ... Pay Range: $90,000 - $110,000 salary per year. CHECK OUT LIFE AS A JAM CITIZEN: - Company news and ...

Jam City

Technical Animator

San Francisco, CA

$90K - $110K/yr

In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with a Demo Reel with examples of your most rigging ... Pay Range: $90,000 -- $110,000 salary per year. CHECK OUT LIFE AS A JAM CITIZEN: - Company news and ...

Gamma

UI Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$122K - $163K/yr

... accessibility built in * Build pixel-perfect layouts, smooth animations, and responsive ... The base salary for this full-time position, which spans multiple internal levels depending on ...

Planet

Data Visualization Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

... in scoping and providing technical feedback on Marketing content, whether it's an animation, video ... The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed ...

Superpower

Motion Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

A genuine interest in health, science, or human performance Nice to Have * 3D animation or ... Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside ...

Superpower Health, Inc

Motion Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

A genuine interest in health, science, or human performance Nice to Have * 3D animation or ... Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside ...

Profound

Software Engineer, Frontend

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140 - $260/hr

Skilled in building smooth, engaging interfaces with advanced CSS animations, transitions, and ... Compensation For this role, the expected base salary range is $140,000 to $260,000 (NYC and SF)

Success Matcher Recruitment

VFX Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150K - $225K/yr

Visual Effects Artist Salary: $150,000 - $225,000 Base Salary + Competitive Equity Location: San ... The Opportunity As a VFX Artist, you will own the end-to-end visual effects and animation ...

Odoo

Motion Designer

Sonoma, CA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Demonstrable experience in video animation and editing, supported by a portfolio showcasing the ... Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based ...

Odoo

Motion Designer

Alameda, CA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Demonstrable experience in video animation and editing, supported by a portfolio showcasing the ... Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based ...

Odoo

Motion Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Demonstrable experience in video animation and editing, supported by a portfolio showcasing the ... Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based ...

Clera

Frontend Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Experience designing and implementing UI animations. * Comfort contributing to backend code in at ... Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 USD annually * Visa sponsorship is available. Location This is a fully ...

Clera

Frontend Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Experience designing and implementing UI animations. * Comfort contributing to backend code in at ... Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 USD annually * Visa sponsorship is available. Location This is a fully ...

Cardboard Inc

Founding Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

You're comfortable with shaders, dither effects, and SVG animation performance. * You're solid in ... Competitive salary and founding-team equity. * Unlimited tokens across every AI model. Use whatever ...

Sköna

Motion Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Advanced proficiency in After Effects and strong animation fundamentals * Proficiency with Adobe ... Salary commensurate with experience * 401(k) plan matching * Competitive vacation policy + tenure ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for animator salary in in San Rafael, CA is $43.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.38 and $71.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Animator Salary In vs Video Game Designer?

Job TitleAverage SalaryRequired CredentialsWork Environment
Animator$65,000Bachelor's in Animation or related fieldStudios, post-production houses, freelance
Video Game Designer$70,000Bachelor's in Game Design, Computer Science, or relatedGame studios, tech companies, freelance

While both roles often require similar credentials and work in creative environments, Video Game Designers typically earn slightly higher salaries due to their focus on game mechanics and story development. Animators primarily focus on creating visual content, whereas Video Game Designers develop gameplay concepts. Salary differences reflect the distinct skill sets and industry demands for each profession.

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Animator salaries vary depending on experience, location, and industry, but generally, they are considered to be moderate compared to other creative professions. Entry-level animators often earn lower wages, while experienced professionals with specialized skills in software like Maya or Adobe After Effects can earn higher salaries. Overall, animation can be a financially rewarding career for those with strong portfolios and technical expertise.

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Technical Animator

San Francisco, CA

Jam City
PC Games • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Jam Cityexternal

$90K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to "level up" our talent. We're on the hunt for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative and thrive in a fast-paced environment. 
 
PERKS & BENEFITS
Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Kin Care & Holidays*
100% Covered Medical and Company-Sponsored Dental & Vision (Plans Vary)*
Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, & More*
Wellness Activities & Programs
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave*
Happy Hours
Company Events
*Only applies to full-time positions.

We are currently looking for a talented Technical Animator to join our tightly knit group of artists, animators and tech artists! The ideal candidate will have experience in assisting animation teams with technical solutions and animating . You will work alongside our world-class animation team to create intuitive rigs and visually stunning animations for our upcoming and live games!


**In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with a Demo Reel with examples of your most rigging and animation work. Along with your reel, you should provide a shot breakdown with an explanation of responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Rig characters, creatures and props that adhere to all the animation needs.

  • Export, import and assemble animations in Unity.

  • Create State Machine and Blend Trees in Unity.

  • Augment and maintain the animation pipeline.

  • Propose or create tools to automate the animation pipeline.  

  • Assist the animation team with high quality animation. This includes short loops, locomotion cycles, and full cinematics with camera and character animations.

  • Collaborate with the Lead Animator to refine and maintain the game's animation style and feel.

  • Embellish story scenes with high quality FX using particles or shaders in Unity. 

  • Setup and maintain cloth simulation pipelines.

  • Able to maintain clean and organized work files.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience rigging characters and props using Maya.

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience animating characters using Maya.

  • Master of Unity, with emphasis on anything animation and rigging related. 

  • Self-motivated, an excellent communicator and a team player. Go to great lengths to create outstanding work rather than settling for bare minimum.

  • Excellent understanding of human and animal anatomy.

  • Skilled in 3D character animation for bipedal humanoids, creatures, and organic forms.

  • Expertly apply animation principles to in-game animation: timing, acting, & body mechanics.

  • Experience with Unity particle systems. 

  • Proven problem-solving and prototyping ability, collaborating within the animation team and across adjacent teams.

  • Excellent grasp of the English language.

  • Able to be onsite 5x a week.
NICE TO HAVE

  • Have shipped AAA and/or mobile games as a technical animator, animator, rigger or tech artist.

  • Experience in creating animated shaders.

  • Film animation experience.

  • A passion for games!

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for this role.  The range listed is just one component of Jam City's total compensation package for employees, which may also include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, or market demands. This range is based on a full-time position. This range may be modified in the future. In addition, Jam City provides a variety of benefits to employees, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, life, disability, and accident insurance.  Pay Range: $90,000 - $110,000 salary per year.

CHECK OUT LIFE AS A JAM CITIZEN:
- Company news and events on our LinkedIn
- Company Blog
- Employee Feedback on our Comparably page
- Find videos on our teams and games on our Youtube
 
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION
We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more. 
 
Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
 
ABOUT JAM CITY
Jam City is a leading entertainment studio with a proven track record of creating some of the world's most beloved casual puzzle and story-driven mobile games. As the creative force behind fan-favorite, award-winning titles such as Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Cookie Jam and Panda Pop, Jam City develops engaging and dynamic games that become an enduring part of our players' lives. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles with a global network of studios and talent. For more information, please visit www.jamcity.com.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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