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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate 2d animation rigging in the United States is $51.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.18 and $60.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Graduate 2D Animation Rigging vs Graduate 3D Animation Rigging?

AspectGraduate 2D Animation RiggingGraduate 3D Animation Rigging
Required Skills2D software (Toon Boom, Adobe Animate), rigging techniques3D software (Maya, Blender), skeletal rigging
Work Environment2D animation studios, post-production houses3D animation studios, gaming, film
Industry UsageTV cartoons, web animationsVideo games, movies, VR

Graduate 2D Animation Rigging focuses on creating rigs for 2D characters using specialized software, often in traditional animation settings. In contrast, Graduate 3D Animation Rigging involves building skeletal structures for 3D models, typically in gaming and film industries. Both roles require knowledge of rigging principles, but they differ in software and output type, making them distinct career paths within animation.

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Infographic showing various Graduate 2D Animation Rigging job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 4% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,028 per year, or $51.5 per hour.

Seasonal Graphics Designer/Animator

On-site

Other

Posted 13 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Develop engaging time-based visuals, including logos and style frames, for television broadcast that complement the NFL brand.

  • Design and animate concepts, logos, style frames, and lighting, texturing, modeling design iterations, and versioning for existing and new projects.

  • Work under the leadership of the Art Director to achieve the desired visual effects while meeting the editorial needs of show producers.


Job description

Overview / Objective

This role is responsible for developing concepts, designing, and animating logos and style frames, and creating 2D and/or 3D content for television broadcast. Ideal candidate will be capable of taking initiative, following department processes and procedures, and should have a keen eye and remarkable sense of confidence when it comes to design and animation.

Responsibilities
  • Develop engaging time-based visuals that complement the NFL brand.
  • Generate designs that comply with the needs and demands of the various shows.
  • Update existing projects and develop new projects by designing and animating concepts, logos, style frames, and lighting, texturing, modeling design iterations and versioning.
  • Perform the duties of designing both 2D and 3D images.
  • Work under leadership of Art Director to obtain the desired look/effect of the Creative Director while meeting the editorial needs of show Producers.
Required Qualifications
  • College Graduate or comparable experience in broadcast television.
  • 3–5 years of experience working in broadcast graphics production.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Typography and 2D & 3D design is essential.
  • Proficient knowledge of Cinema 4D, After Effects, and Photoshop.
  • Working knowledge of Excel, File Maker Pro, Outlook & Word.
  • Ability to work nights, holidays and weekends as required during certain times of the year.
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
  • Possess a strong sense of creativity and imagination.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Must be a great collaborator with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be flexible and deadline driven with the ability to multitask and work effectively under changing priorities, heavy deadlines, and daily time constraints.
  • Must possess strong attention to detail and be able to confidently deliver graphics with complete accuracy.
  • Capable of working within the guidelines of an existing graphics package to maintain consistency and quality.
  • Must adhere to existing workflow and file structure.
Physical Demands

None.

Travel

None.

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week. Indicate whether or not the role will require overtime (time worked in excess of 40 hours) and/or weekends.

Benefits Information

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS.

At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.

No relocation assistance will be provided.

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