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Contract Stop Motion Animation Jobs in California

IDW

Motion Designer

Oakland, CA · On-site

This is a contract position, focused on specific creative projects. Qualifications Motion design and animation spans I/D.W disciplines and projects. Ideal candidates should have a strong portfolio ...

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What is the difference between Contract Stop Motion Animation vs Contract 3D Animator?

AspectContract Stop Motion AnimationContract 3D Animator
Required SkillsStop motion techniques, puppet building, set design3D modeling, rigging, rendering
Work EnvironmentStudio or on-location for set constructionDigital workstations, software like Maya or Blender
Industry UsageFilm, advertising, TV shows with physical modelsVideo games, CGI films, virtual simulations

Contract Stop Motion Animators focus on creating animations using physical models and sets, requiring skills in puppet manipulation and set design. Contract 3D Animators work primarily in digital environments, creating animations through 3D software. Both roles are contract-based, but they differ in techniques, tools, and industry applications.

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Federal Work Study - Stop Motion Animation Lab Assistant

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$19.61/hr

Part-time

Posted 3 days ago

New

Job description

Driven. Engaging. Innovative. Do these words motivate you? If so, then we want to talk with you. Academy of Art University offers a rewarding employment experience for those who excel in a dynamic environment and who can consistently deliver high-caliber customer service. We thrive on ingenuity and pursue ideas every day that lead to extraordinary opportunities for tomorrow. Apply here for your next career!
The Federal Work Study - Stop Motion Animation Lab Assistant will assist in the general daily operations of the lab by supporting students and faculty, ensuring lab equipment is in proper working order, and supporting the Stop Motion Animation Department with basic administrative functions.
This Federal Work Study position will support current students by providing opportunities for students to use the lab equipment and assisting students with using approved equipment. In addition, this position will complement and reinforce a Federal Work Study student's educational program or vocational goals by providing opportunities for the Federal Work Study Stop Motion Animation Lab Assistant to increase their skills with current equipment, learn customer service skills, and learn basic administrative skills.
Responsibilities:
  • Check students in and out of the lab
  • Check equipment in and out of the lab for students and faculty
  • Assist students with use of approved lab equipment
  • Monitor lab usage to ensure students are adhering to lab policies
  • Assist with the maintenance of approved lab equipment
  • Assist with general departmental administrative tasks

Qualifications:
  • Basic computer skills
  • Proficiency with Adobe CC, Dragonframe, and the Microsoft Office suite is preferred

Location:
180 New Montgomery Street - Room 709
Reports to:
James Ryan, Lab Manager, School of Stop Motion Animation, Visual Effects & Architecture
Pay Rate:
$19.61 per hour or approved rate for specific position
Application Deadline:
August 31, 2026
Work Schedule:
Up to 20 hours per week
Federal Work Study schedules can work up to 20 hours per week*
*Federal Work Study - work schedules may not conflict with the student's class schedule.
Academy of Art University offers part-time employees paid sick leave.
Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at recruitment@academyart.edu.

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