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Facial Animator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Proven experience in developing voice and facial recognition systems. * Strong programming skills ... Experience with animation software/avatar technology platforms like Synthesis * Experience with ...

Senior CG Lighting Artist

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$122K - $146K/yr

Implement best practices in our face replacement pipeline, ensuring poses and expressions are seamlessly matched to animation and puppet facial performances. * Replicate and adjust lighting from live ...

... facial performances. * Hand-key and solve complex motion where automated solutions fall short. * Deliver clean and tight matchmove data, including STMaps, to layout, animation, and compositing ...

Senior CG Lighting Artist

New Orleans, LA · Hybrid

$122K - $146K/yr

Implement best practices in our face replacement pipeline, ensuring poses and expressions are seamlessly matched to animation and puppet facial performances. * Replicate and adjust lighting from live ...

Formed by a team of animation advocates and industry veterans, our studio in Los Angeles offers a variety of content production services, from facial and body modelling, rigging, look development, to ...

Technical Artist, Character

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$123K - $147K/yr

You will partner closely with Character Artists, Animators, Riggers and Engineers to ensure our ... Experience with facial rigging, blend shapes, and FACS-based setups * Ability to profile and ...

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How much do facial animator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for facial 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 a Facial Animator job?

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.

What does a typical workday look like for a Facial Animator in a studio setting?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Facial Animator position, and why are they important?

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.

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Infographic showing various Facial Animator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 10% Locum Tenens, 43% As Needed, 29% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 6% Nights. Highlights an 71% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,974 per year, or $39.4 per hour.
Voice to Face Avatar expert

Voice to Face Avatar expert

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San Jose, CA • On-site

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Job description

Role: Voice to Face Avatar expert

Location: -San Jose, CA, Waukesha, WI or Toronto, Canada (onsite needed)

Duration:- 6+ Months

Educational Qualifications: -

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.

Mandatory skills

  • At least 7 years of experience
  • Proven experience in developing voice and facial recognition systems.
  • Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or Java.
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar.
  • Experience with animation software/avatar technology platforms like Synthesis
  • Experience with various voice2face technologies like Virbo AI, A2E API
  • Experience Developing and implementing advanced voice and facial recognition algorithms to create realistic and responsive avatars.
  • Experience Optimizing avatar performance for real-time applications

Good to have skills: -

  • Previous experience in the gaming or virtual reality industry is a plus