Pepper Pike, OH · On-site
$47K - $60K/yr
... including drawing techniques, facial expressions, body language, stylization, and visual ... Background in cartooning, illustration, animation, or related visual arts * Degree in Fine Arts ...
Pepper Pike, OH · On-site
$47K - $60K/yr
... including drawing techniques, facial expressions, body language, stylization, and visual ... Background in cartooning, illustration, animation, or related visual arts * Degree in Fine Arts ...
Pepper Pike, OH · On-site
$25 - $50/hr
... including drawing techniques, facial expressions, body language, stylization, and visual ... Background in cartooning, illustration, animation, or related visual arts * Degree in Fine Arts ...
Pepper Pike, OH · On-site
$25 - $50/hr
... including drawing techniques, facial expressions, body language, stylization, and visual ... Background in cartooning, illustration, animation, or related visual arts * Degree in Fine Arts ...
Herndon, VA · On-site
$124K - $130K/yr
Understanding of FACS, facial blendshapes, facial performance animation, and wrinkle-map systems is a plus. * Mastery of standard art packages such as Maya, Substance / Adobe Painter, Zbrush etc.
Herndon, VA · On-site
$124K - $130K/yr
Understanding of FACS, facial blendshapes, facial performance animation, and wrinkle-map systems is a plus. * Mastery of standard art packages such as Maya, Substance / Adobe Painter, Zbrush etc.
Herndon, VA · On-site
$124K - $130K/yr
Understanding of FACS, facial blendshapes, facial performance animation, and wrinkle-map systems is a plus. * Mastery of standard art packages such as Maya, Substance / Adobe Painter, Zbrush etc.
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Herndon, VA · On-site
$124K - $130K/yr
Understanding of FACS, facial blendshapes, facial performance animation, and wrinkle-map systems is a plus. * Mastery of standard art packages such as Maya, Substance / Adobe Painter, Zbrush etc.
... facial expressions, proportions, and storytelling-while encouraging each participant's unique ... Experience in drawing, illustration, or animation (anime/cartoon style preferred) * Prior teaching ...
... facial expressions, proportions, and storytelling-while encouraging each participant's unique ... Experience in drawing, illustration, or animation (anime/cartoon style preferred) * Prior teaching ...
Irving, TX · On-site
$28 - $30/hr
Basic knowledge of animation timing, easing, and visual hierarchy * Strong attention to detail and ... The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to ...
Irving, TX · On-site
$28 - $30/hr
Basic knowledge of animation timing, easing, and visual hierarchy * Strong attention to detail and ... The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to ...
... facial expressions, proportions, and storytelling-while encouraging each participant's unique ... Experience in drawing, illustration, or animation (anime/cartoon style preferred) * Prior teaching ...
... facial expressions, proportions, and storytelling-while encouraging each participant's unique ... Experience in drawing, illustration, or animation (anime/cartoon style preferred) * Prior teaching ...
... and animation teams to ensure smooth integration of assets. • Optimize assets for real-time ... Requirements • Excellent understanding of human anatomy, especially facial structure, proportions ...
... and animation teams to ensure smooth integration of assets. • Optimize assets for real-time ... Requirements • Excellent understanding of human anatomy, especially facial structure, proportions ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$133K - $198K/yr
Exceptional understanding of human anatomy, facial/skeletal rigging, weight painting, and procedural animation techniques. * Bonus: Experience working on live-service, free-to-play, or multiplayer ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$133K - $198K/yr
Exceptional understanding of human anatomy, facial/skeletal rigging, weight painting, and procedural animation techniques. * Bonus: Experience working on live-service, free-to-play, or multiplayer ...
Herndon, VA · On-site
$124K - $130K/yr
Deep understanding of FACS, facial blendshapes, facial performance animation, and wrinkle-map systems in the context of photorealistic human characters * Mastery of standard art packages such as Maya ...
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Herndon, VA · On-site
$124K - $130K/yr
Deep understanding of FACS, facial blendshapes, facial performance animation, and wrinkle-map systems in the context of photorealistic human characters * Mastery of standard art packages such as Maya ...
Herndon, VA · On-site
$124K - $130K/yr
Deep understanding of FACS, facial blendshapes, facial performance animation, and wrinkle-map systems in the context of photorealistic human characters * Mastery of standard art packages such as Maya ...
Herndon, VA · On-site
$124K - $130K/yr
Deep understanding of FACS, facial blendshapes, facial performance animation, and wrinkle-map systems in the context of photorealistic human characters * Mastery of standard art packages such as Maya ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$133K - $198K/yr
Exceptional understanding of human anatomy, facial/skeletal rigging, weight painting, and procedural animation techniques. * Bonus: Experience working on live-service, free-to-play, or multiplayer ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$133K - $198K/yr
Exceptional understanding of human anatomy, facial/skeletal rigging, weight painting, and procedural animation techniques. * Bonus: Experience working on live-service, free-to-play, or multiplayer ...
Verona, VA · On-site
$23 - $30/hr
... facial expressions, proportions, and storytelling--while encouraging each participant's unique ... Experience in drawing, illustration, or animation (anime/cartoon style preferred) * Prior teaching ...
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Verona, VA · On-site
$23 - $30/hr
... facial expressions, proportions, and storytelling--while encouraging each participant's unique ... Experience in drawing, illustration, or animation (anime/cartoon style preferred) * Prior teaching ...
Denver, CO · On-site
$23 - $30/hr
... facial expressions, proportions, and storytelling--while encouraging each participant's unique ... Experience in drawing, illustration, or animation (anime/cartoon style preferred) * Prior teaching ...
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Denver, CO · On-site
$23 - $30/hr
... facial expressions, proportions, and storytelling--while encouraging each participant's unique ... Experience in drawing, illustration, or animation (anime/cartoon style preferred) * Prior teaching ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site +1
$133K - $198K/yr
Exceptional understanding of human anatomy, facial/skeletal rigging, weight painting, and procedural animation techniques. * Bonus: Experience working on live-service, free-to-play, or multiplayer ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site +1
$133K - $198K/yr
Exceptional understanding of human anatomy, facial/skeletal rigging, weight painting, and procedural animation techniques. * Bonus: Experience working on live-service, free-to-play, or multiplayer ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site +1
$133K - $198K/yr
Exceptional understanding of human anatomy, facial/skeletal rigging, weight painting, and procedural animation techniques. * Bonus: Experience working on live-service, free-to-play, or multiplayer ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site +1
$133K - $198K/yr
Exceptional understanding of human anatomy, facial/skeletal rigging, weight painting, and procedural animation techniques. * Bonus: Experience working on live-service, free-to-play, or multiplayer ...
Whiteland, IN · On-site
$19.99/hr
Clear, easily understandable speech; expressive facial animation a plus Knowledge of or interest in learning about the lip-reading process Ability to paraphrase information on the student's language ...
Whiteland, IN · On-site
$19.99/hr
Clear, easily understandable speech; expressive facial animation a plus Knowledge of or interest in learning about the lip-reading process Ability to paraphrase information on the student's language ...
Greenwood, IN · On-site
$19.99/hr
... facial animation a plus • Knowledge of or interest in learning about the lip-reading process • Ability to paraphrase information on the student's language level • Possess effective ...
Greenwood, IN · On-site
$19.99/hr
... facial animation a plus • Knowledge of or interest in learning about the lip-reading process • Ability to paraphrase information on the student's language level • Possess effective ...
Mountain View, CA · On-site
... in animation / game development • Research or work experience in facial recognition • Proficiency with Photoshop • Photography advanced knowledge • Experience using 3d printers and other ...
Mountain View, CA · On-site
... in animation / game development • Research or work experience in facial recognition • Proficiency with Photoshop • Photography advanced knowledge • Experience using 3d printers and other ...
... in animation / game development • Research or work experience in facial recognition • Proficiency with Photoshop • Photography advanced knowledge • Experience using 3d printers and other ...
... in animation / game development • Research or work experience in facial recognition • Proficiency with Photoshop • Photography advanced knowledge • Experience using 3d printers and other ...
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A Facial Animator is responsible for creating expressive and realistic facial movements for characters in animation, film, television, and video games. They use specialized software to animate subtle emotions, speech, and reactions that enhance the believability of characters. These animators work closely with character artists, riggers, and directors to ensure facial animations align with the overall vision. Strong knowledge of anatomy, motion principles, and lip-syncing techniques is essential for success in this role.
A typical day for a Facial Animator often begins with team meetings to review assignments and discuss project progress with animation supervisors and other team members. You’ll spend a significant portion of your day working in specialized animation software, refining facial expressions, syncing lip movements to dialogue, and troubleshooting any technical issues that arise. Collaboration is key, as you often review your work with art directors, character modelers, and other animators to ensure consistency and meet creative goals. Balancing creative challenges with tight deadlines is common, but this fast-paced environment provides valuable opportunities to develop your skills and contribute to high-profile projects.
To thrive as a Facial Animator, you need strong artistic skills in human anatomy and expression, a background in animation or visual effects, and often a relevant degree such as in animation, fine arts, or computer graphics. Proficiency with industry-standard tools like Maya, Blender, and facial motion capture systems is essential, and certifications or formal training in these platforms are highly valued. Attention to detail, collaboration, and effective communication skills set exceptional facial animators apart. These skills ensure the creation of realistic, emotionally resonant characters and seamless teamwork within dynamic production environments.
$47K - $60K/yr
Full-time
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Title
Art Center- Visual Art Instructor
Employment Type
Year-round; Saturdays 10:30 AM 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM 2:30 PM
Compensation
$2550 per hour, depending on experience
Position Summary
Orange Community Education and Recreation invites applications from visual arts
professionals to teach cartooning and character design at the Orange Art Center. We
are seeking an engaging and reliable instructor with consistent Saturday availability to
lead youth classes focused on illustration, storytelling, and character creation. The
instructor will guide students through foundational and intermediate concepts in
cartooning, including drawing techniques, facial expressions, body language, stylization,
and visual storytelling. The ideal candidate will foster creativity, confidence, and skill
development in a supportive classroom environment.
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