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Assistant Animator Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Technical Illustrator

Warroad, MN · On-site

$62K - $83K/yr

Create 2D and 3D illustrations, renderings, and animations for Technical Communications and other ... Create 2D drawings/illustrations using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Adobe Illustrator. * Assist ...

Technical Illustrator

Warroad, MN · On-site

$62K - $83K/yr

Create 2D and 3D illustrations, renderings, and animations for Technical Communications and other ... Create 2D drawings/illustrations using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Adobe Illustrator. * Assist ...

Create 2D and 3D illustrations, renderings, and animations for Technical Communications and other ... Create 2D drawings/illustrations using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Adobe Illustrator. * Assist ...

Create 2D and 3D illustrations, renderings, and animations for Technical Communications and other ... Create 2D drawings/illustrations using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Adobe Illustrator. * Assist ...

Assistant Director of Creative Experience Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour Description of the Position ... Animation * Crafting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, or other hands-on creative arts. * Sewing ...

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How much do assistant animator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant animator in Minnesota is $38.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.44 and $62.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an assistant animator do?

An Assistant Animator supports the animation team by creating in-between frames, cleaning up rough drawings, and ensuring smooth transitions between keyframes. They assist with character and background animations, maintain consistency in design, and often work with software like Adobe Animate, Toon Boom, or Blender. Additionally, they may help with organizing assets, rendering scenes, and making minor adjustments as directed by senior animators. Their role is crucial in streamlining the production workflow and maintaining high-quality animation standards.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an assistant animator?

To thrive as an Assistant Animator, strong foundational skills in animation principles, attention to detail, and a relevant degree or coursework in animation or a related field are essential. Proficiency with industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, or Autodesk Maya is typically required, and a robust portfolio can be an advantage. Excellent teamwork, communication, and time management skills are important for collaborating effectively and meeting production deadlines. These competencies ensure smooth workflow, high-quality output, and alignment with creative direction in animation projects.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Animator job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $80,286 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

SR. User Experience Designer (UX Prototyper)

Eagan, MN

HireTalent
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 201 - 500 employees

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Re-posted 22 days ago


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We begin by learning as much as we can about our client's organization.  Our understanding must span company history, environment, organizational structure, and specific team culture.  When screening candidates, we determine how each prospect will fit into that structure in addition to possessing the appropriate skill set to excel in a specific job opportunity.

We often cover most, if not all, functional areas within an organization, which allows us to gain a full understanding of all aspects of a company.

Using our expansive network and technology systems to source candidates, we conduct a thorough vetting process and present a qualified shortlist to our clients.  Each candidate's profile is accompanied by a first-hand written description on their professional accomplishments, work history, stylistic qualities, and reasons for potential fit in your organization.



Job Description

Title: SR. User Experience Designer (UX Prototyper)
Location: Eagan, MN
Duartion: 12 Month



The Client Legal UX Team is dedicated to bringing our customers into our design and development process to ensure our products fit their needs. We're in need of a passionate UX Prototyper who can bring designs, wireframes, and concepts to life, creating research stimuli for our customers to react to. Guided by the cadence and objectives of the UX Research and Product teams, this individual will work closely with visual and interaction designers to mimic their materials by creating prototypes ranging from low fidelity clickable mockups to high fidelity, robust interactive interfaces. Working in an agile sprint process, the prototyper will be able to create and revise at impressive speeds.


The overarching goal is to create user friendly applications for our Legal business unit customers. We haven't had a person dedicated to this role for a number of years- so this is your chance to rock it and prove how valuable and irreplaceable a UX Prototyper is. This role will report into the UX Research team.



Responsibilities


Prototype from design comps (created by design team) to create deliverables for eliciting customer feedback


Have a design point-of-view and be able to discuss ideas, give and receive feedback. However, at the end of the day, the main focus is to build what is in the design comp


Understand design direction in order to communicate cross-functionally with Research, Product, and Strategy partners


Refine prototypes based on UX research results


Build realistic and convincing interactive prototypes


Build micro-interactions and transition- animations


Create videos to showcase concepts


Determine when a simple clickable prototype will suffice and when the research requires a more interactive prototype



Qualifications


B.S. in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Engineering, Design or related field


Substantial experience creating sophisticated prototypes that incorporate conditional logic and real data, using advanced prototyping tools including (ordered according to frequency of use) Invision, Principle, Axure, Flinto, Framer, or Flash


Substantial experience with animation tools including (ordered according to frequency of use) Principle, Framer, AfterEffects, Flow or Haiku


Prior experience developing a functional prototype from design comps


Proficient with design production tools Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch


Some (1-2 years) experience with HTML and CSS to assist with building interactive prototypes


High level knowledge of JavaScript libraries a plus


Strong collaboration and communication skills


Strong understanding of UI and UX principles


Possess a collaborative, learning mindset, constantly seeking improvement, and are eager to grow and share knowledge


Thrive in an environment that requires strong problem-solving skills, independent self-direction, and timely execution as part of an agile team


Meticulous attention to visual detail and a natural eye for design



Qualifications

Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and UX Prototyper

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


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HireTalent is a diverse workforce solutions provider, headquartered in New York, NY, US, specializing in the recruitment and placement of highly skilled professionals in temporary and direct hire positions across various industries. Established in 2011, HireTalent serves as a conduit between job seekers and hiring entities, offering tailor-made solutions that foster successful job matches. The company operates in an increasingly competitive industry but pride themselves on their commitment to diversity and excellence. HireTalent's core mission is to "unleash the potential of people," with an emphasis on delivering top-tier talent to clients while ensuring an enriching hiring experience.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1997