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Contract 2D Animation Rigging Jobs in Washington, DC

Red Carrot

Graphic Designer II

Arlington, VA · On-site

Remote This position is contingent upon contract award. ABOUT THE ROLE Red Carrot is seeking a ... Create static and digital graphics, animations, icons, and multimedia material optimized for web ...

ITC Federal, Inc

Trial Consultant

Fairfax, VA · On-site

These contracts are designed to provide DOJ offices, boards, divisions, and other federal agencies ... other 2D, video editing, and 3D animation. * May coordinate the development of demonstrative ...

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How much do contract 2d animation rigging jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract 2d animation rigging in Washington, DC is $29.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.88 and $32.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract 2D Animation Rigging vs Contract 2D Character Design?

AspectContract 2D Animation RiggingContract 2D Character Design
Primary FocusCreating and setting up rigs for 2D characters to enable animationDesigning and illustrating characters for 2D animation projects
Skills RequiredRigging techniques, anatomy, software like Spine or Toon BoomDrawing, character concept development, illustration skills
Work EnvironmentAnimation studios, freelance projects, post-productionAnimation studios, freelance, concept art firms
Common CertificationsNone mandatory, but knowledge of animation software beneficialArt degrees or illustration certifications often preferred

Contract 2D Animation Rigging focuses on preparing characters for animation by creating rigs, while Contract 2D Character Design involves developing the visual look and personality of characters. Both roles require artistic skills, but rigging emphasizes technical setup, whereas character design emphasizes creative illustration.

Contract 2D Animation Rigging jobs near you
Infographic showing various Contract 2D Animation Rigging job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,664 per year, or $29.6 per hour.

Graphic Designer II

Red Carrot

Arlington, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Graphic Designer II
Level: Journeyman | Work Location: Remote
This position is contingent upon contract award.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Red Carrot is seeking a Journeyman Graphic Designer II to support the customer's External Affairs office on a high-profile federal communications contract. This role requires a seasoned designer with the ability to independently lead visual projects across digital and print platforms.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide graphic design support for publications, presentations, factsheets, reports, and other communications materials
  • Create static and digital graphics, animations, icons, and multimedia material optimized for web and print
  • Create infographics to visually depict program information for the intended audience
  • Design and refresh templates for standard products including fact sheets, brochures, flyers, and reports
  • Provide design services for agency booths, displays, banners, and exhibits including updating booth graphics as needed
  • Establish and maintain a central repository accessible by all customer employees for icons, graphics, and design templates
  • Ensure all graphics and products are 508 compliant
  • Support events with photo and video capture, editing, and documentation
  • Create motion graphics and video products as needed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • BA in Graphic Design, Information Technology, Animation, Computer Science, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience creating AI-generated content, motion design, rigging, and VFX
  • Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere Pro
  • Experience with 3D modeling software such as Blender, Cinema 4D, or Maya
  • Experience with AI-powered design tools such as Runway ML, DALL• E, and MidJourney
  • Ability to obtain the required government Fitness Determination

Benefits at Red Carrot:
At Red Carrot, we empower you to be a leader. We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe there's strength in diversity, offering different perspectives and skills. Together, we can solve our client's biggest challenges. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Training and Development - Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.
  • Healthcare - Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) Plan - 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period.
  • Profit Sharing - Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment.
  • Paid Time Off - Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.

About Us:
Red Carrot is an award-winning, woman-owned small business built for the complexity of federal government work. We partner with clients to advance their goals - powered by a team fueled by passion, backed by intelligence, and grounded in expertise.
From day one, we've applied industrial engineering principles and data analytics to solve complex problems with precision. Our approach is research-centric, data-informed, and audience-oriented - and it's how we deliver work that actually moves the needle.
We exist to strengthen the organizations and communities we serve through trusted, purposeful communication. That's not a tagline - it's the standard we hold ourselves to on every engagement.
Headquartered in Miami, Florida, with a strong and growing presence in Washington, D.C., our team works with clients across the country. Distance doesn't dilute our service. We build capacity where our clients need it, delivering Strategic Communications, Customer Experience, Management Consulting, and Human Capital Solutions that fit their mission - and their moment.
We're the partner organizations turn to when communication challenges are real, the stakes are high, and the work has to matter.

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