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Rice Lake

Graphic Designer II

Rice Lake, WI · On-site

Video/animation * Multimedia presentations ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, TASKS & SKILLS: * Proficient ... Ability to juggle multiple projects, priorities those projects and manage deadlines * Good written ...

Riley Construction

BIM / CAD Technician

Kenosha, WI · On-site

Responsibilities: * Manage, plan, and implement various BIM-related processes on projects ... rendering and animation software is a plus. * Ability to assist with advanced BIM software ...

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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager animation in Wisconsin is $105,553.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,100.00 and $117,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Manager Animation do?

A Manager Animation oversees the animation production process, leading a team of animators, designers, and artists to ensure high-quality content delivery. They coordinate with directors, producers, and other departments to align creative vision with project goals and deadlines. Responsibilities include managing schedules, supervising animation quality, and troubleshooting technical or creative challenges. Strong leadership, communication, and animation expertise are essential for success in this role.

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

To thrive as a Manager Animation, you need a deep understanding of animation production, strong leadership abilities, and experience in team and project management, often backed by a degree in animation or related fields. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Maya, and project management platforms, along with certifications in animation or production management, is highly valued. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills help motivate teams and navigate tight deadlines. These competencies are critical for delivering high-quality animated projects on time while fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Manager Animation in a studio setting?

A Manager Animation typically oversees the animation team's workflow, ensuring project deadlines and quality standards are met throughout production. Responsibilities include planning and prioritizing tasks, coordinating between animators and other departments such as storyboarding, modeling, and post-production, and providing feedback to guide creative direction. You may also participate in hiring and mentoring team members, tracking project budgets, and presenting progress updates to studio leadership. This role requires balancing creative vision with practical constraints to ensure smooth project execution. Working closely with both creative and technical staff is essential for maintaining an efficient and inspiring studio environment.
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Creative Content Designer

Creative Content Designer

Central Garden & Pet

Franklin, WI

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Central Garden & Pet

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7.4

Company rating compared to similar companies: 7.4 out of 10

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Based on 67,775 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

The best things about working at Central Garden & Pet

  • 97%

    97% say they get paid breaks

    say they get paid breaks

  • 94%

    94% say it is easy to take sick days

    say it is easy to take sick days

  • 94%

    94% say they don’t worry about hours

    say they don’t worry about hours

Featured by Central Garden & Pet, based on 40 Breakroom Quiz responses from their frontline employees

Job description

Description

About the Role
We’re looking for a Creative Content Designer to join our in-house creative team and help bring our brands to life across digital and physical channels. This is a design-forward role focused on creating compelling visual content through graphic design, product photography, and digital asset creation. The ideal candidate has strong design fundamentals, exceptional product photography skills, and the ability to create polished content that supports eCommerce, marketing campaigns, packaging, and brand storytelling.
 
This role is ideal for a highly visual creative who enjoys concepting, styling, designing, and photographing products in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
 
What You’ll Do
Design & Creative Execution
  • Design assets for digital and print including social, email, eCommerce, advertising, packaging, and merchandising for the Central Specialty Pet portfolio of brands (Aqueon, Coralife, Zilla, Kaytee and C&S Suet)
  • Translate creative briefs into effective, on-brand visual solutions
  • Maintain consistency across all brand touchpoints
  • Apply strong typography, layout, and visual storytelling principles
Product Photography & Visual Content Creation
  • Plan and execute high-quality product and lifestyle photography
  • Style, light, and photograph products for eCommerce, packaging, digital marketing, and social content
  • Retouch and edit photography including color correction, compositing, and asset optimization
  • Create visually engaging branded content across digital channels
  • Capture occasional short-form video content for social and marketing use
  • Maintain consistency in visual style, lighting, and brand presentation
Content Production & Workflow
  • Manage projects from concept through final delivery
  • Adapt content across multiple formats and platforms
  • Organize and maintain digital asset libraries
  • Ensure assets are optimized for platform requirements
Collaboration
  • Partner with Marketing, Digital, and Sales teams on campaigns and product launches
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions and creative reviews
  • Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and quality expectations
 What You Bring
  • 3–6 years of experience in graphic design, content creation, or a related role
  • Strong portfolio showcasing both graphic design work and photography content
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Strong studio photography skills (lighting, composition, product shooting)
  • Familiarity with basic video editing or motion content creation is a plus (Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar)
  • Solid understanding of digital and social content best practices
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Portfolio Requirements
To be considered, candidates must include a portfolio that demonstrates strong graphic design execution and product photography capabilities.
 
Your portfolio should include:
  • Digital and/or print design examples (social, email, eCommerce, packaging, or advertising)
  • Strong use of typography, layout, and brand consistency
  • Product photography examples (required)
  • Evidence of lighting, composition, styling, and retouching skills
Optional but Preferred
  • Short-form social or motion content
  • Basic video editing or animation examples
Important:
This is a design-forward role with a strong emphasis on product photography and branded visual content creation. Candidates whose portfolios are primarily focused on videography or video production may not be the best fit for this position.
 
Nice to Have
  • Experience in consumer goods, retail, or eCommerce
  • Experience creating content for social media and digital campaigns
  • Basic motion graphics or animation skills
  • Experience working in a small, in-house creative team
  • Demonstrated ability to shoot and/or edit video
  • Experience with studio product photography workflows
  • Experience preparing assets for eCommerce platforms
Benefits Package & Employee Programs 
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Free Life and Disability Insurance
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
  • Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to thousands of free online courses
  • Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
  • Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
  • Referral Program with cash bonus
  • Access to on-demand pay
  • Paid parental leave
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Perks for frontline workers

From Central Garden & Pet, via Breakroom

  • Safety is a top priority!

  • Paid Vacation

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Sick Time

  • Paid Breaks

  • Consistent shift and schedule

  • Comprehensive Health Insurance

  • 401k with Company Match

  • Referral Program with Cash Bonus

  • Education Assistance

  • Paid Parental Leave

About Central Garden & Pet, in their own words

From Central Garden & Pet

Our leading consumer and professional brands provide forward-thinking, high quality products to care for your lawn, garden, pets and community. We are committed to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger.

Company values

From Central Garden & Pet

The Central Way | We Do the Right Thing | We Strive to be the Best | We are Entrepreneurial | We Win Together | We Grow Every Day | We are Passionate

Diversity and inclusion statement

From Central Garden & Pet

Central Garden & Pet is committed to building a great place to work that embraces diversity as a key pillar of our culture. This is a journey, and we are committed to listening, learning and doing the work to move forward together.

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