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TechLink Systems

Flash - Animator

Torrance, CA · On-site

In regards to a contract job with one of our client in Torrance, CA. They are looking for a FLASH1 ... Qualified candidate must be competent in compiling 2D/3D illustration sequences, video, web and ...

Varsity Tutors

Autodesk 3DS Max Tutor

Knoxville, TN · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... animation, rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

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Autodesk 3DS Max Tutor

KS · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... animation, rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

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Autodesk 3DS Max Tutor

Baton Rouge, LA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... animation, rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

Varsity Tutors

Autodesk 3DS Max Tutor

Nashville, TN · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... animation, rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

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Autodesk 3DS Max Tutor

Charleston, SC · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... animation, rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

Varsity Tutors

Autodesk 3DS Max Tutor

Paramus, NJ · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... animation, rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

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Autodesk 3DS Max Tutor

Tucson, AZ · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... animation, rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

Varsity Tutors

Autodesk 3DS Max Tutor

Reading, PA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... animation, rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

Varsity Tutors

Autodesk 3DS Max Tutor

Eugene, OR · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... animation, rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

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Autodesk 3DS Max Tutor

IA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... animation, rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

Varsity Tutors

Autodesk 3DS Max Tutor

Charlotte, NC · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... animation, rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

Varsity Tutors

Autodesk 3DS Max Tutor

Cedar City, UT · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... animation, rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

Varsity Tutors

Autodesk 3DS Max Tutor

Kingsport, TN · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... animation, rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

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Autodesk 3DS Max Tutor

Murfreesboro, TN · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... animation, rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

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

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract 2d animation rigging in the United States is $26.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $28.61 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.

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Infographic showing various Contract 2D Animation Rigging job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% Locum Tenens, 3% Internship, 31% As Needed, 35% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 11% Nights. Highlights an 70% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 27% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,445 per year, or $26.2 per hour.
Tutor and Teaching Assistant

Tutor and Teaching Assistant

UNIVERSITY OF SILICON VALLEY

San Jose, CA

$18.45 - $25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Position SummaryThe Tutor supports students primarily in Game Art/Design and Digital Arts and Animation courses, contributing to a creative, collaborative, and technically proficient learning environment. The role involves providing one-on-one and group tutoring sessions, offering feedback on assignments, helping students navigate tools used in game production and animation, and performing relevant administrative tasks.

Tutored courses include but are not limited to: Character Rigging, Environmental Art, Modeling, Level Design for Single Player Games, Senior Game Studio I & II, Full Game Pipeline and Production.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide tutoring and technical guidance on 2D design, 3D modeling, rigging, texturing, level design, and production pipelines
  • Assist students with troubleshooting software (Windows required, Mac OS is a plus)
  • Maintain a professional and inclusive learning atmosphere that promotes collaboration and innovation
  • Contribute to the documentation and organizational needs of the tutoring program, perform tutoring-administrative duties as assigned
  • Other relevant tasks, as assigned

Qualifications

Education: 

  • Open to all students and non-students at University of Silicon Valley
  • Maintain a 3.00 GPA (if current student)
  • Has taken the classes to be tutored
  • Has recommendation from instructors of relevant courses

Skills:

  • Strong foundation in digital art, game art, game design
  • Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, Substance, or equivalent. Illustrator, After Effects are not required but are pluses.
  • Informative tutoring with expert knowledge of tutored subjects
  • Maintaining a booking schedule, which is based on self-declared availability on at least 4 days/week, between 10hrs-20hrs/week 
  • Maintaining regular and efficient communication with Tutoring Program Manager and tutored students

Desired Qualifications: All the above plus ability to tutor Character Rigging, Environmental Art, Level Design for Single Player Games, 2D Design & Animation, Math and English topics.

Working conditions

Tutoring work takes place on campus and virtually online. This tutoring position requires the use of writing materials and computer software.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and actively listen. The employee frequently must sit for prolonged periods and use hands and arms for activities such as typing and other computer-related tasks.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time.

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