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Live In Animation Guild Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Adjunct Faculty DAA

San Jose, CA · On-site

$3.0K - $4.5K/mo

Storyboarding - principles of Storytelling in a visual medium to pre-visualize animation or live-action film. Topics include scale and camera angle, camera movement, character staging, composition ...

Brand & Visual Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

You live in Illustrator, you're comfortable inside brand systems and style guides, you can make a ... Most importantly, you're passionate about digital media and animation, with the craft to bring ...

Brand & Visual Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

You live in Illustrator, you're comfortable inside brand systems and style guides, you can make a ... Most importantly, you're passionate about digital media and animation, with the craft to bring ...

You live in Illustrator, you're comfortable inside brand systems and style guides, you can make a ... Most importantly, you're passionate about digital media and animation, with the craft to bring ...

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

Participate in structured execution sessions with fast turnaround timelines * Maintain high ... Ownership of real-world creative tied to live events and campaigns * Portfolio-building work with ...

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Participate in structured execution sessions with fast turnaround timelines * Maintain high ... Ownership of real-world creative tied to live events and campaigns * Portfolio-building work with ...

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

Participate in structured execution sessions with fast turnaround timelines * Maintain high ... Ownership of real-world creative tied to live events and campaigns * Portfolio-building work with ...

$15 - $20/hr

Participate in structured execution sessions with fast turnaround timelines * Maintain high ... Ownership of real-world creative tied to live events and campaigns * Portfolio-building work with ...

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

Participate in structured execution sessions with fast turnaround timelines * Maintain high ... Ownership of real-world creative tied to live events and campaigns * Portfolio-building work with ...

$16 - $21.50/hr

Participate in structured execution sessions with fast turnaround timelines * Maintain high ... Ownership of real-world creative tied to live events and campaigns * Portfolio-building work with ...

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Participate in structured execution sessions with fast turnaround timelines * Maintain high ... Ownership of real-world creative tied to live events and campaigns * Portfolio-building work with ...

$16 - $21.25/hr

Participate in structured execution sessions with fast turnaround timelines * Maintain high ... Ownership of real-world creative tied to live events and campaigns * Portfolio-building work with ...

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Live In Animation Guild information

What is the difference between Live In Animation Guild vs Animation Assistant?

AspectLive In Animation GuildAnimation Assistant
CredentialsTypically requires industry experience, union membership, and relevant animation skillsOften requires basic animation knowledge, sometimes entry-level, with or without formal education
Work EnvironmentUnionized studios, often with structured hours, housing support, and benefitsVaries; may include freelance, studio, or production settings with flexible hours
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily used within unionized animation studios in the entertainment industryCommonly used across various animation studios, including non-union environments

In summary, the Live In Animation Guild typically refers to unionized roles with specific credentials and benefits, often involving housing support, whereas an Animation Assistant is a broader, often entry-level position that may not be unionized and can vary in responsibilities and work settings.

What cities in California are hiring for Live In Animation Guild jobs?

Cities in California with the most Live In Animation Guild job openings:

Adjunct Faculty DAA

San Jose, CA • On-site

$3.0K - $4.5K/mo

Part-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description

Summary
Transfer knowledge including theory, practical skills, methods, and techniques. Impart practical application of principles, techniques, and software. Other aspects of teaching include; supervision of instructional activities, such as cooperative work experiences, internships, and practice; instructional management, tutoring; curriculum and course development; and creation of teaching and instructional materials.
Classes include:
  • Character Rigging - emphasis on character rigging techniques: joints, surface binding, articulation, forward and inverse kinematics, and hierarchical node structures
  • Storyboarding - principles of Storytelling in a visual medium to pre-visualize animation or live-action film. Topics include scale and camera angle, camera movement, character staging, composition, and basic editing processes
  • 2D Animation, level 2 - Advanced study of facial animation and expression with an introduction to animal characters and animation
  • Modeling - introduction to hard and organic surface modeling
  • Lighting and Layout - lighting, scene composition, blocking
  • Digital Painting - painting textures for shaders and fully realized scenes

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Teach several classes per semester
  • Collaborate with department faculty in curriculum implementation, student support, and continuous program improvement.
  • Ensure curriculum and syllabi are up to date and all classes have relevant materials through program review
  • Maintain regular office hours outside of instructional time
  • Participate in department meetings and student success initiatives
  • Participate in program learning assessment
  • Maintain industry knowledge
  • Other duties and related projects as assigned

Qualifications
Education:
Master's Degree in Related Field OR Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience. Bachelor's degree is only acceptable with extensive industry experience.
Experience:
  • Experience working with Maya software for animation, modeling, rigging, or lighting of content in animations/films.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working at a professional level with practical domain-specific experience.
  • Teaching experience in an academic or professional setting is preferred.

Skills:
  • Ability to work with and help students. Ability and willingness to discern and meet the needs of students.
  • Skilled in storyboarding, digital painting, rigging, modeling and 2D animation
  • Strong computer skills including the ability to collect and analyze information.
  • Competent in a wide variety of tools or techniques related to the pertinent field.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to establish interpersonal rapport and relate to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures
  • Ability to work with others in a collegial and productive manner.

EEO Statement
USV is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Americans with Disabilities Act institution. We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging. USV encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.
Working Conditions
This job operates in a professional office environment with extensive people interaction. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and office machines.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and use a telephone. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods; use hands and reach with hands and arms for such activities as keyboarding.
Benefits
Not Eligible for Benefits