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Senior Gaming Animator

Redwood City, CA ยท On-site

$129K - $148K/yr

Ten4 works with some of the best ad agencies, start-ups, production studios, and video game shops. * Drive animation performance without pushing out of a believable and realistic style; your hand ...

Senior Gaming Animator

Redwood City, CA

$129K - $148K/yr

Ten4 works with some of the best ad agencies, start-ups, production studios, and video game shops. * Drive animation performance without pushing out of a believable and realistic style; your hand ...

Senior Gameplay Animator

Novato, CA

$124K - $142K/yr

... video game animation. * Experience structuring & maintaining animation processes such as rigging or prototyping. * Experience working with motion capture data and editing it. * Excellent problem ...

Senior Gameplay Animator

Novato, CA ยท On-site

$124K - $142K/yr

... video game animation. * Experience structuring & maintaining animation processes such as rigging or prototyping. * Experience working with motion capture data and editing it. * Excellent problem ...

Senior Gameplay Animator

Novato, CA ยท On-site

$124K - $142K/yr

... video game animation. * Experience structuring & maintaining animation processes such as rigging or prototyping. * Experience working with motion capture data and editing it. * Excellent problem ...

Senior Gameplay Animator

Novato, CA

$124K - $142K/yr

... video game animation. * Experience structuring & maintaining animation processes such as rigging or prototyping. * Experience working with motion capture data and editing it. * Excellent problem ...

Create high-quality in-game animations that support responsive, polished gameplay. * Implement ... Experience with non-linear video editing, including pacing, shot composition, cuts, transitions ...

Create high-quality in-game animations that support responsive, polished gameplay. * Implement ... Experience with non-linear video editing, including pacing, shot composition, cuts, transitions ...

Expert Animator

San Mateo, CA ยท On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

Create high-quality in-game animations that support responsive, polished gameplay. * Implement ... Experience with non-linear video editing, including pacing, shot composition, cuts, transitions ...

Mid-Level/Senior Animator

Madison, WI ยท On-site +1

$106K - $121K/yr

Defines animation direction and execution even in ambiguous situations. * Organizes direction and ... Annual health & wellness, video game, and continuing education reimbursements * Industry-leading ...

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How much do on call video game animator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for on call video game animator in the United States is $18.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Senior Animator - UE5 (Sports / Action / Simulation Games)

Refactor Games

Beverly Hills, CA โ€ข On-site

$121K - $138K/yr

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Job description

Refactor Games is a AAA sports video game studio. We are developing the next generation of professional football (soccer) video games using Unreal Engine 5.


About the Job:

We are seeking a highly skilled and talented Senior Animator to create stunning and realistic animations for our upcoming sports game. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and self-motivated, able to assess and articulate in-game animation systems, and possessing a great understanding of animation approaches and aesthetics.

Youโ€™ll Work On:

  • Execute high level animations
  • Execute in-game animations, including UE5 implementation
  • Review animation elements and provide feedback when required
  • Ensure animations align with project standards and align with the overall visual style of the game
  • Collaborate with other disciplines on project features and development arcs
  • Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment


Requirements:

  • 5+ years of professional experience
  • Proven experience shipping high-performance console and/or PC titles
  • Strong technical knowledge
  • Experience with Maya, Motion Builder, UE5
  • Experience with motion captureย 
  • Strong understanding of animation principals and approaches
  • Experience collaborating with technical teams and developing/refining animation systems in UE5
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating significant experience creating high quality, appealing game animation
  • Experience with both in-game animation and cinematic presentation animation
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various departments and disciplines
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines


Pluses:

  • Experience on sports titles
  • Appreciation of sports and sports games
  • Experience mentoring animators
  • Experience with Shotgrid, Jira, similar production tracking softwareย 
  • Experience with real-time broadcast presentation