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Roblox

3D Animator (Short Term)

San Mateo, CA · On-site

We're seeking a talented Senior 3D Animator to join our team at Roblox for a 6-month engagement ... You'll focus on creating high-quality, foundational character animations for the Roblox platform ...

Flying Bark Productions

3D Animation Lead

Denver, NC · On-site +1

... of character animation and storytelling. We are working on exciting projects such as Avatar: The ... The 3D Animation Lead role involves managing and guiding a team of animators on a show, acting as ...

HumanitApp

$83 - $124/hr

... a hands-on character animator, with human or character _performance_ as your core craft ... 3D artists. Layout, previsualization, environment and effects work will not qualify on their own.

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Cinnamon

Technical Animator / Rigger

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$70 - $110/hr

Come in on the ground floor, we're hiring to bring our 3D game development and asset production in ... The Technical Animator / Rigger will design, build, and maintain character and creature rigs for ...

Human Computer Lab

Character Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Are pursuing a degree in screen-writing, animation, character design, industrial design, or a ... Have a portfolio that shows character design or expressive design work, in 2D or 3D. * Document ...

William Paterson University

$2.1K/wk

Storyboarding & Production Design, Cell Animation I, 3D Character Animation, Advanced Cell Animation, Projects Drawing for Animators, and other Animation Courses. Department overview: The Department ...

jobr.pro

Character Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$70 - $110/hr

Are pursuing a degree in screen-writing, animation, character design, industrial design, or a ... Have a portfolio that shows character design or expressive design work, in 2D or 3D. * Document ...

Human Computer Lab

Character Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$142K - $149K/yr

Are pursuing a degree in screen-writing, animation, character design, industrial design, or a ... Have a portfolio that shows character design or expressive design work, in 2D or 3D. * Document ...

Leland

Animation & CGI Coach

$108K - $123K/yr

This role includes helping students develop core animation techniques and 3D modeling skills, along with more specialized areas like character design, storyboarding, motion graphics, rendering, and ...

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How much do entry level 3d character animator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level 3d character animator in the United States is $63,866.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $62,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level 3D Character Animator vs Junior 3D Modeler?

AspectEntry Level 3D Character AnimatorJunior 3D Modeler
Required SkillsAnimation, rigging, basic scriptingModeling, texturing, UV mapping
Work EnvironmentAnimation studios, gaming, filmModeling studios, gaming, visualization
Common CertificationsPortfolio, basic animation coursesPortfolio, 3D modeling courses

While both roles require 3D skills, the Entry Level 3D Character Animator focuses on bringing characters to life through animation, whereas the Junior 3D Modeler specializes in creating and texturing 3D models. Both positions often overlap in industry settings like gaming and film, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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3D Animator (Short Term)

Roblox

San Mateo, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

We're seeking a talented Senior 3D Animator to join our team at Roblox for a 6-month engagement. You'll focus on creating high-quality, foundational character animations for the Roblox platform-specifically basic ability and locomotion sets that bring avatars to life with polish and personality.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to core Roblox avatar experiences used by millions of players worldwide.

You Will:
  • Create and refine a suite of standard locomotion and ability animations, including:
    • Idle poses (variations for personality/stance)
    • Walk, run, sprint cycles
    • Jump, land, fall animations
    • Other basic movement/ability actions as needed
  • Deliver clean, weighty, and expressive animations optimized for Roblox's avatar system (R15 preferred)
  • Iterate quickly based on feedback from animation leads, designers, and engineers
  • Export animations properly for Roblox Studio integration (using compatible formats and best practices)
  • Use SyncSketch (or similar) for review and approval workflows
You Have:
  • Strong experience in character animation, with a focus on creating believable, game-ready locomotion and action animations
  • Excellent acting skills through motion-conveying emotion, weight, timing, and personality in movement
  • Proficiency in FACS-based facial animation (Facial Action Coding System) or equivalent high-quality facial rigging/expression work
  • Expert-level skills in Autodesk Maya for animation production and Tools
  • Familiarity with SyncSketch (or comparable online review/approval tools)
  • Proven track record creating animations for video games (mobile, PC, or console experience a plus)
  • Strong sense of timing, weight, anticipation, follow-through, and polish in game animation principles

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