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loyalkaspar

Senior Designer / Animator

New York, NY · On-site

$116K - $132K/yr

We believe in making strategy more creative and creativity more strategic. Loyalkaspar is on the ... ASAP, 2016 Salary with full benefits Please email cover letter, resume, and portfolio to: meredithm ...

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... on salary negotiation and freelancing for students pursuing independent work. Ideal candidates have significant professional experience in animation or CGI (studio, freelance, or a combination ...

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About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?) Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U ... The base salary for this role is between $88,000 - $94,000. The actual base pay offered is ...

Hearst

Senior Social Editor & Animator

New York, NY · Hybrid

$88K - $94K/yr

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for animator salary in in the United States is $39.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $63.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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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Senior Designer / Animator

New York, NY • On-site

loyalkaspar
Marketing • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about loyalkasparexternal

$116K - $132K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Company Description

We are thinkers, creators, guardians. We push ourselves to never replicate success, but to always seek out original solutions to new and universal problems. We believe in making strategy more creative and creativity more strategic.

Job Description

Loyalkaspar is on the lookout for a Senior Designer / Animator to help across teams and projects developing concepts, presentations, style frames, and animation for all west coast projects across a breadth of entertainment media brands, both traditional and non-traditional. Critical thinking, problem-solving, and experience with brands from identity to systems are required of this position. The Senior Designer / Animator will collaborate with fellow Creatives, Art Directors, and Producers to deliver professional, pixel-perfect final deliverables for projects ranging from small show packages and explorations to large-scale network rebrands.

Qualifications

6+ years professional design & animation experience for entertainment brands

Mastery of Adobe CC: After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Advanced knowledge of Cinema 4D

Must have a strong sense of graphic design, layout, and typography

Expert knowledge of broadcast show package elements and identity systems

Excellent problem solving skills

Strong organizational and time management skills while working on multiple projects

simultaneously

Must have a strong attention to detail while remaining flexible enough to adjust & adapt

to project needs as they arise

Strong ability to execute creative both individually and within a team

Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills

Experience with basic 3D production pipelines and streamlined workflows

Knowledge of Mac OS X, including Pages & Keynote

Knowledge of Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro, is a plus

Additional Information

Full time

Start date: ASAP, 2016

Salary with full benefits

Please email cover letter, resume, and portfolio to: meredithm (at) loyalkaspar (dot) com 

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