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COGSWELL COLLEGE LLC

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 ...

Snowflake

Brand Motion Graphics Designer

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$150K - $196K/yr

Partner with Video Editors to weave motion design into live-action footage, ensuring that graphics ... Proficient in creating 3D graphics and animations using software like Cinema 4D, or Blender.

LiveX AI Inc.

AI Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$150 - $210/hr

... live, streaming deployments. Your work will directly shape how millions of end users experience AI ... Stay current with the latest research in generative video, multimodal AI, and neural rendering, and ...

Apex Systems

Unreal XD Tech

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$61.25 - $79.50/hr

Experience creating UI animations and interactive transitions. * Experience working on shipped games or live-service products. * Familiarity with performance profiling and optimization in Unreal ...

Meta

Producer

Menlo Park, CA

$76K/yr

Deliver mixed deliverable assets including stills, animation and live action video Minimum Qualifications: * 2+ years of experience in creative production, advertising production, or content ...

Meta

Producer

Menlo Park, CA

$98K/yr

Deliver mixed deliverable assets including stills, animation and live action video Minimum Qualifications: * 5+ years of experience in creative production, advertising production, or a related ...

Apple

Design Manager, Content - Health

Cupertino, CA · On-site

Together, you'll shape content and technology that helps Apple customers live healthier, more ... in digital and video, and commissioning illustration and photography. You will be a strategic ...

Apple

Experience Prototyper - Software

Cupertino, CA · On-site

From rapid proofs of concept to live-on platforms distributed to dozens of internal users for ... in a design/technology field Preferred Qualifications Experience with graphical animations, motion ...

Snowflake

Senior Brand Designer

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$150K - $196K/yr

To usher in this new era, we seek AI-native thinkers across every function who are energized by the ... Wherever data or users live, Snowflake delivers a single and seamless experience across multiple ...

STN Incorporated

Webflow Designer (Contract)

Pleasanton, CA · Remote

$85 - $130/hr

... in one end and polished, responsive, live Webflow pages come out the other with minimal back-and ... Experience with Webflow CMS, interactions/animations, and responsive design across all breakpoints.

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STN, Inc

Webflow Designer (Contract)

Pleasanton, CA · On-site +1

$85 - $130/hr

... in one end and polished, responsive, live Webflow pages come out the other with minimal back-and ... Experience with Webflow CMS, interactions/animations, and responsive design across all breakpoints.

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How much do live in animation guild jobs pay per month?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average monthly pay for live in animation guild in Santa Clara, CA is $5,545.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $2,541.67 and $7,050.00 per month, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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Adjunct Faculty DAA

UNIVERSITY OF SILICON VALLEY

San Jose, CA

Part-time

Re-posted 27 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

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