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Collabera

Senior Motion Dessigner

Seattle, WA

$120K - $137K/yr

... days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance ... After Effects skills include 2D animation, 3D model manipulation, visual effects, basic expressions.

Amazon

Multimedia Designer, Amazon

Seattle, WA · On-site

... animation and video. From concept through final delivery, you will own end-to-end creative across ... The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and ...

Gradial

Senior Motion Designer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

Experience with Jitter or similar motion design tools for UI animation and social content ... Medical, dental & vision (fully covered for employees with 75% for dependents) * Fertility & family ...

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How much do medical animation jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical animation in Seattle, WA is $44.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.90 and $72.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is medical animation?

A Medical Animation job involves creating visually engaging and scientifically accurate animations to explain medical concepts, procedures, and biological processes. These animations are used in education, marketing, research, and patient communication. Medical animators collaborate with healthcare professionals and researchers to transform complex information into clear, understandable visuals. They often use software like Maya, Blender, or Cinema 4D along with medical illustration principles. This role requires both artistic skills and a strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical science.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a medical animation professional?

As a Medical Animation professional, your daily tasks may include collaborating with medical experts to understand complex biological processes, developing storyboards and scripts, and creating accurate, visually engaging animations using industry-standard software. You’ll often revise animations based on client or scientific feedback and ensure all medical content is precise and up-to-date. Working closely with project managers, writers, and illustrators is common, making clear communication and adaptability important. The work can vary from producing educational modules for students to animations for pharmaceutical companies or healthcare marketing, offering a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in medical animation, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Animation professional, you need a solid background in biological sciences, illustration or animation, and strong visual storytelling abilities, often backed by a degree in medical illustration, biomedical visualization, or a related field. Proficiency in animation software such as Autodesk Maya, Adobe After Effects, and specialized tools like Cinema 4D or ZBrush is highly valued, and certification from the Association of Medical Illustrators (AMI) can enhance credibility. Attention to detail, creativity, and collaboration skills stand out in this role, enabling effective communication with both medical experts and creative teams. These skills are essential for accurately transforming complex medical concepts into clear, engaging visual content for educational, clinical, or marketing purposes.

What does a medical animator do?

A medical animator creates visual representations of biological and medical concepts, often for educational, marketing, or training purposes. They use 3D modeling, animation software, and medical knowledge to produce accurate and engaging visuals that help explain complex scientific information.

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Infographic showing various Medical Animation job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,287 per year, or $44.8 per hour.

Technical Animator (Animation Blueprints & Control Rig) - Remote or On-Site

Studio Wildcard

Seattle, WA • Remote

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in recent years. Despite our massive success, we've been able to stay independent, so that we can steer our own future in games and beyond. There's never been a better time for you to join this adventure and help us build ARK Survival Ascended, the next chapter of our original hit franchise! We're expanding and updating many of the ARK community's most beloved features while taking full advantage of the latest tools and technologies.


We’re looking for an exceptionally talented Technical Animator who lives and breathes Unreal Engine Animation Blueprints and Control Rig. You will own high-impact animation systems that bring creatures, characters, and gameplay to life. This is a systems-focused technical animation role: deep expertise in visual programming (AnimBPs + Control Rig) is the core requirement. Comfort with programming logic is essential, but day-to-day C++ work is not the focus.


Responsibilities:

  • Design, write, and implement animation systems, using Unreal Engine Animation Blueprints and Control Rigs
  • Create sophisticated Control Rig solutions (procedural animation, IK/FK systems, full-body IK, terrain adaptation, foot placement, active ragdoll blending, etc.)
  • Develop responsive, scalable animation systems for bipeds, quadrupeds, and fantasy creatures
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve current solutions and create new ones
  • Create documentation and provide pipeline improvements
  • Optimize animation systems for performance, LODs, and large-scale creature ecosystems


Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience as a Technical Animator / Animation Programmer / Technical Artist focused on real-time animation systems, with at least one shipped title.
  • Expert-level proficiency with Unreal Engine Animation Blueprints (complex state machines, layered blends, procedural logic, gameplay-driven systems).
  • Strong self-motivation and willingness to participate in many areas of game development
  • Experience using Unreal Engine 5


Pluses:

  • C++ experience (useful for deeper engine integration or performance work, but not a primary focus of the role)
  • Experience with character/creature rigging and skinning in Maya, or Control Rig
  • Degree in computer science or a related field
  • Experience with Rigging and Animation
  • Physics-driven animation (ragdoll, physics blending, cloth, custom physics solvers)
  • Tool Programming, MEL, PyMel Python
  • Houdini experience


Required Application Materials:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter which should include
    • Why you are interested in working for Studio Wildcard
    • What games you are currently playing
  • Portfolio or examples demonstrating Animation Blueprint and/or Control Rig work


About Studio Wildcard

Studio Wildcard was founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, with the mission of bringing AAA quality to ambitious indie productions designed for core gamers. With countless years of combined industry experience across multiple independent and studio-backed titles, Wildcard's core team continues to grow, with offices in Redmond, WA, and Gainesville, FL including distributed team members across multiple continents.


Equal Opportunity Employer
Wildcard is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws, regulations or ordinances. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to disability during the application or the recruiting process, please let us know.  


Pay Transparency Information
The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position vary based on a variety of factors, which include: (but aren't limited to) skills, competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. Each pay range is only relevant to those residing in WA state and can vary based on geographical location. 


Wildcard Benefits
We pay 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums. Our coverage includes Medical (5 different plans to choose from), Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) option, 100% covered Parental Leave, PTO, Paid Holidays, Unlimited Sick Time, and FSA/ HSA options