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INVIZ

Community Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

You've worked at an indie game studio, animation collective, or startup where creators, fans, and channels were part of a single living ecosystem. You're comfortable being a visible voice for the ...

INVIZ

Community Manager

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

You've worked at an indie game studio, animation collective, or startup where creators, fans, and channels were part of a single living ecosystem. You're comfortable being a visible voice for the ...

Studio Wildcard

Senior Graphics Programmer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$200K/yr

Studio Wildcard, creators of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved, was founded in 2014. ARK ... Partner with the Creature Art and Tech Animation teams to pioneer new rendering techniques ...

The Pennsylvania State University

This is a full-time, 36-week, nine-month, non-tenure track appointment. The anticipated start date ... Join with digital art faculty to cultivate a lively animation studio culture and help set ...

2K

Lead Animator

Novato, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

... animation vision, evangelize studio values, and shape a positive and inclusive team culture ... Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including ...

Cloud Chamber

Lead Animator

Novato, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

... animation vision, evangelize studio values, and shape a positive and inclusive team culture ... Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time indie animation studio in the United States is $171,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $171,000.00 and $171,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Indie Animation Studio vs Freelance Animator?

AspectFull Time Indie Animation StudioFreelance Animator
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in animation, art, or related fieldMay have similar credentials but often relies on portfolio and experience
Work EnvironmentIn-house, collaborative studio setting with team membersRemote or on-site, working independently with clients
Employer & Industry UsageEmployed by an indie studio, working on multiple projectsSelf-employed, taking on individual projects for clients
Work ScopeLong-term projects, team-based production cyclesShort-term or project-based work, flexible schedule

Full Time Indie Animation Studios offer structured, team-oriented environments with steady employment, while freelance animators work independently on diverse projects with flexible schedules. Both roles require strong animation skills and portfolios, but differ mainly in work setting and employment stability.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Indie Animation Studio job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $171,000 per year, or $82.2 per hour.

Community Manager

INVIZ

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Invisible Narratives, the first-of-its-kind tra-digital studio, is looking for a Community Manager to help scale a fast-growing slate of creator-led IP. This is a hands-on, front-facing role embedded in the heart of fandoms, creator networks, and YouTube ecosystems - with an equal focus on engagement, creator support, and operational oversight.
Who We're Looking For
You're part community lead, part YouTube strategist, part brand steward. You've worked at an indie game studio, animation collective, or startup where creators, fans, and channels were part of a single living ecosystem. You're comfortable being a visible voice for the brand - hosting AMAs, answering lore questions, and managing creator relationships - but you also know how to use the backend: CMS, metadata, analytics, and compliance workflows.
You'll work across fan communities, creator networks, and YouTube channels - helping grow engagement, enforce best practices, and translate insights into action. This isn't a community job in name only - you'll be at the center of how our IP lives, evolves, and scales.
What You'll Do
  • Actively engage across Discord, YouTube, X, Reddit, and other community platforms
  • Be a visible, trusted voice in the community - leading AMAs, town halls, and fan-facing updates
  • Manage relationships with our alliance network of creators - from indie animators to UGC developers
  • Collaborate with the marketing and content teams on YouTube rollouts and go-to-market strategies
  • Manage YouTube CMS tasks, including metadata updates, channel structure, playlisting, and end-screen/post optimization
  • Monitor compliance and brand alignment across partner channels - ensuring creators follow usage guidelines, brand safety requirements, and content obligations
  • Track and report analytics from both fan communities and YouTube channels, surfacing trends, feedback, and red flags
  • Coordinate with external agencies and internal teams to align messaging and strategy
  • Contribute to content planning, surprise community drops, and fan-facing events

What You Need
  • 2-4 years experience in community management, YouTube operations, or digital marketing
  • Strong working knowledge of YouTube CMS, channel structure, metadata optimization, and platform policies
  • Experience working with creator networks or digital IP (animation, gaming, or UGC platforms preferred)
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage both fan expectations and creator relationships
  • Familiarity with Discord, Reddit, and social ecosystems where fan and creator communities thrive
  • Excellent written communication and real-time engagement instincts
  • Proficiency in basic analytics/reporting tools (YouTube Studio, Discord admin, or social dashboards)
  • Bonus: light design or motion skills for community content or channel assets

You'll be the connective tissue between the studio, creators, and fans - helping us build something bigger than just a show or a game. If you've lived in the trenches of internet fandoms and creator platforms, we want you in ours.
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About INVIZ

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Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Monica, CA, US

Year founded

2018

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