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Entry Level Motion Capture Animator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Animator (First-Person)

Rockville, MD · On-site

$70K - $155K/yr

You have experience working with motion capture in either Maya or Motion Builder. * You have experience animating creatures. * You have animation graph experience. Salary Range Animator (First-Person ...

Software Engineer - Human Motion Data

Austin, TX

$113.50K - $136.30K/yr

Design, build, and maintain end-to-end motion data pipelines, integrating diverse sources such as motion capture (mocap), teleoperation , and synthetic generation using diffusion models, animation ...

Software Engineer - Human Motion Data

Austin, TX · On-site

$113.50K - $136.30K/yr

Design, build, and maintain end-to-end motion data pipelines, integrating diverse sources such as motion capture (mocap), teleoperation , and synthetic generation using diffusion models, animation ...

Attend matches, events, and select team activities to capture and produce timely, engaging content ... Strong motion design, animation, and visual storytelling skills * Ability to manage multiple ...

Teach 3D courses covering animation previsualize, animation, motion capture, lighting, rendering, and compositing. * Teach production skills necessary to design, rig, animate, light, and render 3D ...

... that exposes entry-level candidates to the business side of sports. These positions work across ... Conceptualize, design and build graphics and animation packages for in-arena video and LED ...

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How much do entry level motion capture animator jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level motion capture animator in the United States is $39.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $63.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Motion Capture Animator vs Entry Level 3D Animator?

AspectEntry Level Motion Capture AnimatorEntry Level 3D Animator
Required SkillsMotion capture data processing, basic animation, familiarity with motion capture softwareModeling, rigging, keyframe animation, 3D software proficiency
Work EnvironmentMotion capture studios, post-production facilitiesAnimation studios, game development, film production
Common UsageApplying motion capture data to animate charactersCreating original animations and character movements

While both roles involve animation skills, Entry Level Motion Capture Animators focus on processing and applying motion capture data, whereas Entry Level 3D Animators create animations from scratch using keyframes. The former requires familiarity with motion capture technology, while the latter emphasizes traditional 3D animation techniques.

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Character Animator- Generative AI Experiences Software

Character Animator- Generative AI Experiences Software

Apple

Cupertino, CA

$147.40K - $272.10K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Posted 27 days ago


Apple rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 661 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 30 rated technology retailers


Job description

At Apple, we strive to make great products that empower people and improve their lives. We are looking for a great Character Animator to join our diverse team of engineers, artists and designers and help us take our state of the art character animation systems to the next level. This position focuses on creating high-quality, stylized character animation with emphasis on creative expression, performance, and facial animation to push the limits of the next generation of interactive computing.
Description
This role requires a deep understanding of animation artistry, technical proficiency in Maya, and the ability to work within real-time constraints while maintaining high creative standards.","responsibilities":"Create compelling character performances using creative and stylized animation techniques
Develop expressive facial animation that conveys emotion and personality
Collaborate with directors and technical teams on animation pipelines and workflows
Explore emerging animation technologies and techniques
Work with motion capture data to create polished, performance-driven animation
Ensure animation quality meets real-time performance requirements
Preferred Qualifications
USD format and workflow familiarity
Experience with procedural animation techniques
Motion capture cleanup and performance enhancement experience
Experience with real-time game engines (Unity, Unreal, or proprietary engines)
Experience with non-linear animation systems, animation statemachines and/or motion matching techniques.
Skilled in modeling and rigging is a plus
Minimum Qualifications
Solid grasp on the traditional principles of animation
Experience in expressive facial animation
Expert level of knowledge of Autodesk Maya
Understanding of technical constraints in real-time environments
Great at providing and receiving feedback
Ensure animations run efficiently across target platforms and use cases, both real time with frame rate budgets and non-real time
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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About Apple

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976