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AGBO Films LLC

Technical Artist, Character

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Both upcoming Avengers films are directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and co-produced by AGBO and ... You will partner closely with Character Artists, Animators, Riggers and Engineers to ensure our ...

AGBO

Technical Artist, Character

Raleigh, NC

$123K - $147K/yr

Both upcoming Avengers films are directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and co-produced by AGBO and ... You will partner closely with Character Artists, Animators, Riggers and Engineers to ensure our ...

Epic Games

Character Animation Lead

Cary, NC · On-site

What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for a Character Animation Director to join our Special ... You will combine strong animation fundamentals with technical fluency in Unreal Engine to build ...

AGBO

Technical Artist, Character

Los Angeles, CA

$90K - $110K/yr

Both upcoming Avengers films are directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and co-produced by AGBO and ... You will partner closely with Character Artists, Animators, Riggers and Engineers to ensure our ...

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How much do director technical animator jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for director technical animator in the United States is $115,510.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $154,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Technical Animator vs Technical Animator?

AspectDirector Technical AnimatorTechnical Animator
ResponsibilitiesOversees technical animation teams, sets project vision, and manages workflowsCreates and implements technical animation solutions, rigging, and tools
Required SkillsLeadership, project management, advanced technical animation knowledgeTechnical skills in rigging, scripting, and animation pipelines
Work EnvironmentSenior-level role in large teams or studiosHands-on technical work within animation or VFX teams

The Director Technical Animator focuses on leading and managing technical animation teams and projects, while the Technical Animator is primarily responsible for creating technical solutions and tools. The director role involves strategic oversight, whereas the technical animator role is more hands-on and specialized in technical tasks.

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Acting & Animation Specialist - Remote | Upto $90/hr

Acting & Animation Specialist - Remote | Upto $90/hr

Mercor

New York, NY

$90/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Acting & Animation Performance Consultant
Type: Contract
Compensation: $60–$90/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Establish evaluation standards to define criteria for capturing performance in emotional resonance and physical fidelity.
  • Curate benchmarks by identifying strong examples of performances for meaningful model tests.
  • Shape the evaluation pool by defining profiles and rubrics for human reviewers.
  • Collaborate with other experts to maintain consistent and accurate evaluations.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • 7 to 10 years of professional experience in the entertainment or animation industry.
  • Proven track record on 2 or more professional films.
  • Specialization in Character Animation, Character Technical Design, Acting Teacher or Coach, or Director of Photography (DP).
  • Meticulous eye for micro-expressions and emotional beats.
  • AI proficiency with tools and workflows.
  • Ability to translate complex visual details into clear language.
  • Able to come on-site in Playa Vista (Los Angeles), CA or New York, NY for in-person sessions once or twice a month.

Preferred

  • Reliable access to a 4K-resolution monitor for precise review.

Compensation & Legal

  • Hourly contractor
  • W-2 employment through Cincinnatus LLC

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.