ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Children Animation Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Arkansas Children's

Videographer II

Little Rock, AR · On-site

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE ... Conducts video shooting, postproduction/editing/animation services delivered via web streaming ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

People also search for

All JobsChildren Animation Jobs

Children Animation information

See salary details

$10

$39

$70

How much do children animation jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for children animation 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.

What is a Children Animation job?

A Children Animation job involves creating animated content specifically designed for young audiences. Professionals in this field work on developing characters, storylines, and visuals that are engaging and age-appropriate. This can include TV shows, movies, educational videos, and online content. Roles in this industry range from animators and storyboard artists to writers and voice actors. The goal is to entertain and educate children through visually appealing and meaningful storytelling.

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

To thrive in Children Animation, you generally need proficiency in visual storytelling, character design, and animation principles, often supported by a relevant degree or substantial portfolio. Mastery of animation software such as Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, or Maya, as well as familiarity with storyboarding tools, is typically required. Creativity, patience, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally are valuable soft skills for this role. These skills enable the creation of engaging, age-appropriate animated content that resonates with young audiences and aligns with project goals.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in Children Animation?

A typical day in Children Animation often involves developing storyboards, designing characters, and animating scenes to bring stories to life for young audiences. You may collaborate closely with writers, directors, voice actors, and other animators to ensure visual consistency and storytelling quality. Regular team meetings and feedback sessions are common, as projects are highly collaborative. Deadlines can be tight, especially in TV or streaming production environments, but the work is both creative and rewarding for those passionate about entertaining and educating children.

Does Netflix hire animators?

Netflix hires animators for its original animated series and films, often seeking candidates with skills in 2D and 3D animation, storytelling, and proficiency in software like Maya or Adobe Animate. The company typically looks for experienced professionals with a strong portfolio and relevant industry experience. Job openings are posted on their careers page and may require collaboration in a team environment with tight deadlines.
More about Children Animation jobs
What cities are hiring for Children Animation jobs? Cities with the most Children Animation job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Children Animation jobs? The most popular types of Children Animation jobs are:
What states have the most Children Animation jobs? States with the most job openings for Children Animation jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Children Animation jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Children Animation jobs are:
Children Animation jobs near you
Staff Research Engineer - Computer Graphics, Next Generation AI/ML Animation R&D

Staff Research Engineer - Computer Graphics, Next Generation AI/ML Animation R&D

Sony Corporation

Culver City, CA • On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en.
Position Summary
Sony Corporation of America currently has an opening for Staff Research Engineer in our U.S. Research Center located in Culver City, CA.
This position is responsible for leading technical efforts on developing AI/ML based animation core technologies and producing Next Gen. photo-real 3D CG animation content for Sony's future business and services.
Responsibilities include driving technical requirements for novel animation algorithm R&D in close collaboration with Sony's professional creators and world-class research scientist teams to analyze, benchmark, validate and develop complex algorithms of novel 3D content creation workflow efficiently.
Finally, you will be responsible for invention disclosures, working with patent attorneys to secure intellectual property.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Technical Lead in fundamental theories, principles and algorithm development in the field of AI/ML 3D CG animation and visualization based on scientific survey, analysis, benchmark and validation.
  • Actively engage in project's new initiatives and strategy. Support, propose and contribute to project plan for new business creation.
  • Document all phases of research and development.
  • Oversee submission of intellectual property.
  • Travel to visit project collaborators in oversea.
  • Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION
Your qualifications and experience should include:
  • PhD in Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering, or related scientific field, is required.
  • Solid publication record in AI/ML based 3D CG animation algorithm research, particularly in the field of facial animation, hair or garment modeling/simulation.
  • 4+ years of industry experience, preferably in 3D Computer Graphics.
  • Excellent communication skills are required.
  • Highly proficient with Unreal Engine (MetaHuman), Maya, or related CG platforms.
  • All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.

We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony's purpose to "fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology."
Benefits:
SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family's physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
What we offer you:
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits

  • Fertility benefits, including, surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs

  • Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children

  • Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance

  • Short-term & long-term disability plans

  • Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave

  • 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting

  • Education assistance and student loan programs

Other Programs:
  • Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules

  • Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year's Day (based on business needs)

  • Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)

  • Matching gift program

  • A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)

  • Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees

  • Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $175,000 to $200,000. In addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target of 13%. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
#LI-AS1
SCA will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America
Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, People Experience Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.
We are aware that unauthorized individuals or organizations may attempt to solicit personal information or payments from job applicants by impersonating our company through fraudulent job postings. We take these matters seriously but cannot control third-party websites. To protect your personal information, please verify that any job posting you respond to also appears on our official Careers page: www.sonyjobs.com. Please also be advised that we never request personal identifying information (such as Social Security numbers, bank details, or copies of identification documents) during the initial stages of our application process. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of a job posting or communication, please contact careers@sonyusa.com before submitting any information.
Right to Work (English/Spanish)
E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish)

Apply