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The Walt Disney Company

Supervising Director

Bristol, CT · Remote

$168K - $225K/yr

Supervising Director Req ID: 10157800 This Supervising Director role is responsible for the ... Proficient with all aspects of set design, animation packages, show budgets and remote planning.

MarCom Group

Animator

$80K - $95K/yr

Supervisory Responsibilities * The Animator / Video Editor does not supervise other employees. Duties & Responsibilities * Pre-Production Collaboration - Working with Creative Directors and designers ...

ESPN

Supervising Director

Bristol, CT · Remote

$168K - $225K/yr

This Supervising Director role is responsible for the supervision of personnel and projects ... animation packages, show budgets and remote planning. • Has expert ability to direct the broadest ...

Skydance

Art Director

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$4.0K - $4.6K/wk

Skydance Animation is seeking an Art Director to help shape the visual identity of an upcoming ... leading or supervising an Art Department, preferably within CG animated feature films a plus

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How much do director animation supervisor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for director animation supervisor in the United States is $171,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $171,000.00 and $171,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Animation Supervisor vs Animation Supervisor?

AspectDirector Animation SupervisorAnimation Supervisor
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple animation teams, manages project vision, and coordinates with departmentsManages day-to-day animation tasks, guides animators, and ensures quality control
Required SkillsLeadership, project management, advanced animation knowledgeTechnical animation skills, team supervision, creative direction
Work EnvironmentHigh-level meetings, cross-department collaboration, strategic planningStudio floor, direct supervision of animation staff
Common UsageFilm, TV, high-budget projectsTV series, commercials, smaller productions

The main difference is that the Director Animation Supervisor holds a higher-level leadership role, overseeing multiple teams and strategic planning, while the Animation Supervisor focuses on managing the animation process and team execution on a more operational level.

How much does a Director Animation Supervisor make?

A Director Animation Supervisor typically earns between $100,000 and $180,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the size of the studio. They oversee animation teams, coordinate projects, and often have advanced skills in animation software and leadership. Compensation can also include bonuses and benefits based on project success and company policies.

What does a director animation supervisor do in animation?

A director animation supervisor oversees the animation process, guiding animators to ensure the visual storytelling aligns with the project's creative vision. They coordinate with other departments, review animation quality, and often use tools like Maya or Blender to manage workflows and meet production deadlines.

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Senior Cinematic Facial Animator (CONTRACT)

Cheyenne, WY • On-site, Remote

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE)
Software Development • 1 - 5K employees
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$76.92 - $86/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Create high-quality cinematic facial animation content using motion capture data and hand-key techniques with FACS based rigs.

  • Collaborate with Animation Directors and Lead Animators to design cinematic facial performances that reflect the game's vision.

  • Troubleshoot technical issues related to facial animation integration into the game engine.

Job description

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we're part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

This is an 8-month contract. This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.

Insomniac Games is looking for a Senior Cinematics Facial Animator. In this role, the Senior Cinematics Facial Animator is responsible for creating high-quality in-game cinematic facial animation utilizing FACS based rigs that meet the visual and performance standards established by the Animation Director. This role includes integration of facial capture data into scene layouts and polish of facial performance through final implementation in the game engine.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following:

  • Develop high-quality cinematic facial animation content using both motion capture data and hand-key techniques with FACS based rigs, ensuring alignment with schedule and performance benchmarks.
  • Collaborate closely with Animation Directors and Lead Animators to design cinematic facial performances that reflect the game's vision and adhere to its unique cinematography style.
  • Contribute to setting and maintaining performance standards and working in tandem with other departments to ensure seamless integration of cinematics into the game engine.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues with facial animation integration into engine.
  • Refine and enhance character performances, focusing on facial animation, to create lifelike and engaging scenes.
  • Participate actively in cinematic team feedback sessions, presenting work, and incorporating constructive critique.
  • Demonstrate a strong grasp of animation and camera principles essential for crafting a realistic and immersive cinematic experience.
  • Utilize project management tools such as Jira and Flow to effectively track progress and manage workload.
  • Communicate efficiently with the Animation Director and Project Management to report on progress, addressing potential roadblocks to ensure timely delivery of tasks.
  • Perform additional related responsibilities as assigned to support the animation team's goals and objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:This job has no supervisory responsibilities, however this role mentors more junior artists.

Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mathematical Skills:Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Skills:Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:Advanced knowledge of Maya, Insomniac proprietary tools(preferred),anda knowledge ofMicrosoftOffice Suite. MotionBuilderand Adobe Premierea plus.Knowledge of common state machine flow in any game enginea plus.

At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click hereto learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.
$76.92-$86 USD

Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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