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Jam City

Technical Animator

San Francisco, CA

$90K - $110K/yr

PERKS & BENEFITS Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Kin Care & Holidays* 100% Covered Medical and ... We are currently looking for a talented Technical Animator to join our tightly knit group of ...

Jam City

Technical Animator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

PERKS & BENEFITS Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Kin Care & Holidays* 100% Covered Medical and ... We are currently looking for a talented Technical Animator to join our tightly knit group of ...

31ST UNION

Lead Animator

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

We are seeking a Lead Animator to lead by example through high‐quality animation work while ... medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year ...

31ST UNION

Lead Animator

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

We are seeking a Lead Animator to lead by example through high‐quality animation work while ... medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year ...

2K

Lead Animator

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

We are seeking a Lead Animator to lead by example through high-quality animation work while gaining ... medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year ...

2K

Lead Animator

San Mateo, CA

$123K - $182K/yr

We are seeking a Lead Animator to lead by example through high-quality animation work while gaining ... medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year ...

Cloud Chamber

Lead Animator

Novato, CA · Remote

$123K - $182K/yr

As a Lead Gameplay Animator at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team to help ... medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year ...

31st Union

Lead Animator

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

We are seeking a Lead Animator to lead by example through high-quality animation work while gaining ... medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year ...

Cloud Chamber

Lead Animator

Novato, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

As a Lead Gameplay Animator at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team to help ... medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year ...

31st Union

Lead Animator

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

We are seeking a Lead Animator to lead by example through high-quality animation work while gaining ... medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year ...

2K

Lead Animator

Novato, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

As a Lead Gameplay Animator at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team to help ... medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year ...

Jam City

Technical Animator

San Francisco, CA

$90K - $110K/yr

PERKS & BENEFITS Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Kin Care & Holidays* 100% Covered Medical and ... We are currently looking for a talented Technical Animator to join our tightly knit group of ...

2K

Lead Animator

Novato, CA

$123K - $182K/yr

As a Lead Gameplay Animator at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team to help ... medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year ...

Ten4

Senior Gaming Animator

Redwood City, CA

$129K - $148K/yr

Drive animation performance without pushing out of a believable and realistic style; your hand ... Great medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and dependents covered at 80% and company ...

Ten4

Senior Gaming Animator

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$129K - $148K/yr

Drive animation performance without pushing out of a believable and realistic style; your hand ... Great medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and dependents covered at 80% and company ...

2K Games

Senior Animator

Novato, CA · On-site

$90K - $135K/yr

Cloud Chamber is looking for a Senior Animator to help us breathe life into a new and fantastical ... a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these ...

2K Games

Senior Animator

Novato, CA · On-site

$90K - $135K/yr

Cloud Chamber is looking for a Senior Animator to help us breathe life into a new and fantastical ... a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these ...

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How much do medical animator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical animator in California is $38.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.59 and $63.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medical animator?

Medical animators are specialized professionals who create visual content—such as 2D and 3D animations, illustrations, and interactive media—to explain complex medical and scientific concepts. They combine expertise in art, science, and technology to produce educational materials for healthcare providers, patients, researchers, and educators. Their work is often used in training, marketing, patient education, and scientific presentations, helping to make challenging information accessible and engaging.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical animator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Animator, you need a solid background in illustration, animation principles, and a foundational understanding of human anatomy and medical concepts, often supported by a degree in medical illustration or animation. Expertise in digital design tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Maya, and specialized medical animation software is typically required. Strong attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly are essential soft skills for this role. These skills are crucial for accurately and effectively translating medical concepts into engaging visual content that aids in education, research, and patient communication.

What are some common challenges faced by medical animators when collaborating with healthcare professionals?

Medical animators often work closely with doctors, researchers, and subject matter experts to ensure scientific accuracy in their visualizations. One common challenge is translating complex medical concepts into clear and engaging animations that are easily understood by diverse audiences. Additionally, gathering detailed and precise feedback from busy healthcare professionals can be time-consuming, requiring strong communication and project management skills. Building mutual understanding and maintaining flexibility are key to delivering effective educational content within project timelines.

What is the difference between Medical Animator vs Medical Illustrator?

AspectMedical AnimatorMedical Illustrator
Required CredentialsTypically a degree in animation, digital media, or related field; knowledge of anatomy and medical conceptsUsually a degree in medical illustration, fine arts, or related field; strong understanding of anatomy and medical content
Work EnvironmentDigital studios, healthcare companies, educational media productionHospitals, publishing, educational institutions, freelance
Industry UsageCreating animated videos for medical education, marketing, and trainingProducing detailed medical illustrations for textbooks, journals, and patient education

Medical Animators focus on creating dynamic, animated visualizations of medical processes, while Medical Illustrators produce detailed static images. Both roles require strong anatomy knowledge and often overlap in healthcare and education settings, but they differ mainly in their output format and technical skills.

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Infographic showing various Medical Animator job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,900 per year, or $38.9 per hour.

Technical Animator

Jam City

San Francisco, CA

$90K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to "level up" our talent. We're on the hunt for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative and thrive in a fast-paced environment. 
 
PERKS & BENEFITS
Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Kin Care & Holidays*
100% Covered Medical and Company-Sponsored Dental & Vision (Plans Vary)*
Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, & More*
Wellness Activities & Programs
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave*
Happy Hours
Company Events
*Only applies to full-time positions.

We are currently looking for a talented Technical Animator to join our tightly knit group of artists, animators and tech artists! The ideal candidate will have experience in assisting animation teams with technical solutions and animating . You will work alongside our world-class animation team to create intuitive rigs and visually stunning animations for our upcoming and live games!


**In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with a Demo Reel with examples of your most rigging and animation work. Along with your reel, you should provide a shot breakdown with an explanation of responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Rig characters, creatures and props that adhere to all the animation needs.

  • Export, import and assemble animations in Unity.

  • Create State Machine and Blend Trees in Unity.

  • Augment and maintain the animation pipeline.

  • Propose or create tools to automate the animation pipeline.  

  • Assist the animation team with high quality animation. This includes short loops, locomotion cycles, and full cinematics with camera and character animations.

  • Collaborate with the Lead Animator to refine and maintain the game's animation style and feel.

  • Embellish story scenes with high quality FX using particles or shaders in Unity. 

  • Setup and maintain cloth simulation pipelines.

  • Able to maintain clean and organized work files.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience rigging characters and props using Maya.

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience animating characters using Maya.

  • Master of Unity, with emphasis on anything animation and rigging related. 

  • Self-motivated, an excellent communicator and a team player. Go to great lengths to create outstanding work rather than settling for bare minimum.

  • Excellent understanding of human and animal anatomy.

  • Skilled in 3D character animation for bipedal humanoids, creatures, and organic forms.

  • Expertly apply animation principles to in-game animation: timing, acting, & body mechanics.

  • Experience with Unity particle systems. 

  • Proven problem-solving and prototyping ability, collaborating within the animation team and across adjacent teams.

  • Excellent grasp of the English language.

  • Able to be onsite 5x a week.
NICE TO HAVE

  • Have shipped AAA and/or mobile games as a technical animator, animator, rigger or tech artist.

  • Experience in creating animated shaders.

  • Film animation experience.

  • A passion for games!

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for this role.  The range listed is just one component of Jam City's total compensation package for employees, which may also include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, or market demands. This range is based on a full-time position. This range may be modified in the future. In addition, Jam City provides a variety of benefits to employees, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, life, disability, and accident insurance.  Pay Range: $90,000 - $110,000 salary per year.

CHECK OUT LIFE AS A JAM CITIZEN:
- Company news and events on our LinkedIn
- Company Blog
- Employee Feedback on our Comparably page
- Find videos on our teams and games on our Youtube
 
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION
We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more. 
 
Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
 
ABOUT JAM CITY
Jam City is a leading entertainment studio with a proven track record of creating some of the world's most beloved casual puzzle and story-driven mobile games. As the creative force behind fan-favorite, award-winning titles such as Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Cookie Jam and Panda Pop, Jam City develops engaging and dynamic games that become an enduring part of our players' lives. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles with a global network of studios and talent. For more information, please visit www.jamcity.com.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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