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Collabera

Production Artist/ Animator

Irvine, CA

Brings a cinematic eye to convey emotion, weight and momentum in gameplay and cinematics * Solid understanding of pose-driven animation design Qualifications Basic Qualifications:- * Experience ...

AGBO Films LLC

Principal Animation Engineer

AGBO is seeking a Principal Animation Engineer to lead the technical vision and development of ... Experience working on narrative-driven or cinematic gameplay experiences. * Background in early ...

DePaul

Adjunct Faculty in Animation

Chicago, IL · On-site

The School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs incluuding Film and Television, Animation, Creative Producing, Documentary, and Screenwriting on the Loop ...

AlphaSense

Senior Motion Designer

$108K - $123K/yr

As the Sr. Motion Designer on the AlphaSense Brand & Creative team, you will be the bridge between high-end cinematic motion and the future of AI-driven production. You aren't just an animator; you ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for cinematic animator 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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Cinematic Animators require advanced skills in character animation, storytelling, and a solid understanding of cinematography principles, often supported by a degree in animation or a related field. Proficiency with industry-standard software like Autodesk Maya, MotionBuilder, or Unreal Engine, as well as familiarity with motion capture systems, is commonly expected. Creativity, attention to detail, strong collaboration, and the ability to take direction are standout soft skills in this role. Mastery of these areas ensures the animator can effectively translate scripts and storyboards into emotionally engaging, visually compelling cinematic sequences that enhance a project's narrative.

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As a Cinematic Animator, your daily work typically involves creating and refining animated sequences that drive a project’s narrative, often working with storyboards and collaborating closely with directors, writers, and other animators. You’ll use tools like Maya or Unreal Engine to animate characters, block out scenes, and integrate feedback to achieve the desired emotional impact and visual storytelling. Tasks may also include attending review meetings, revising animations based on client or director notes, and ensuring seamless integration with audio and other visual effects. This fast-paced, collaborative environment helps animators continually develop their technical and artistic skills, making each day dynamic and creatively rewarding.

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A Cinematic Animator creates high-quality animated sequences for video games, films, or other media, focusing on storytelling, character movement, and camera work. They use keyframe animation or motion capture data to bring scenes to life, ensuring they are visually engaging and emotionally impactful. Working closely with directors, designers, and other animators, they refine animations to match the project's artistic and narrative vision.

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Production Artist/ Animator

Production Artist/ Animator

Collabera

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs. 


Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.

Job Description

Responsibilities :-

  • Brings a cinematic eye to convey emotion, weight and momentum in gameplay and cinematics
  • Solid understanding of pose-driven animation design
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:-

  • Experience animating creatures (demons, ghosts, animal type creatures)
  • Comfortable animating human or at least have some knowledge on how to animate human figures
  • Gaming industry background is a must - open to Lumberyard / CryEngine, Crytek experience
  • Experience shipping titles for AAA PC/ Console is mandatory

Preferred Qualifications:-

  • Solid skills in ancillary animation packages like MotionBuilder
Additional Information

To get further details or to apply for this position please contact:

Minesh Patel

minesh.jpatel(at)collabera.com

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