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Canyons School District

$89.24/hr

Applicants are encouraged to apply online by visiting our website at Jobs at COC . All application ... Animation? If yes, submit applicable credential (front/back). * Yes * No 02 Do you possess ANY ...

TechLink Systems

Flash - Animator

Torrance, CA · On-site

Description This position requires an experienced and motivated person to develop online training ... animation and mobile content, and in object-oriented designed methodologies and programming ...

TechLink Systems

Flash - Animator

Torrance, CA

Description This position requires an experienced and motivated person to develop online training ... animation and mobile content, and in object-oriented designed methodologies and programming ...

31st Union

Lead Animator

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

Set up animation blends, overlays, events, and related systems in Unreal. * Iterate on animation and player feel through playtesting and hands-on tuning. * Develop quick animation prototypes for new ...

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Progressive Gaming

Animator IV

Reno, NV · On-site +1

$105K - $120K/yr

In this senior-level role, you will lead animation efforts from concept to final implementation, establishing the visual tone and quality standards for groundbreaking gaming experiences while ...

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Expert Animator

San Mateo, CA

$123K - $182K/yr

In this role, you'll partner closely with animation, design, and engineering teams to create and implement high-quality keyframe animation for both human and non-human characters, bringing them to ...

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IGT

Animator IV

Reno, NV · On-site +1

$105K - $120K/yr

In this senior-level role, you will lead animation efforts from concept to final implementation, establishing the visual tone and quality standards for groundbreaking gaming experiences while ...

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How much do online animation jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for online animation in the United States is $39.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $63.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

Online Animation professionals need strong artistic abilities, proficiency in digital animation techniques, and a solid understanding of motion graphics principles, often backed by a relevant degree or portfolio. They typically use software such as Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, or Blender and may benefit from certifications in digital media or animation. Excellent time management, communication, and collaboration skills help them thrive in remote or distributed teams. These skills are essential to consistently produce high-quality animations that meet client specifications and tight project deadlines.

What is an Online Animation job?

An Online Animation job involves creating animated content for digital platforms, such as websites, social media, video games, and e-learning materials. Animators use software like Adobe After Effects, Blender, or Toon Boom to design and animate characters, objects, and scenes. These roles can be freelance or remote positions, allowing animators to work from anywhere while collaborating with clients or teams online. Responsibilities may include storyboarding, motion graphics, character animation, and editing. This job requires creativity, technical skills, and an understanding of animation principles.

What does a typical workday look like for someone in an Online Animation role?

A typical workday for an Online Animation professional often involves collaborating virtually with creative teams to discuss project goals, storyboards, and feedback, followed by several hours of hands-on animation work using specialized software. You may participate in online meetings to discuss revisions, share progress updates, and align on creative direction with clients or team members. Tasks commonly include designing characters or assets, animating scenes, and editing sequences to ensure smooth motion and visual appeal. The nature of online animation roles allows for flexibility, but meeting deadlines and communicating clearly across remote platforms is crucial. This role is ideal for self-motivated individuals who enjoy creative collaboration within a digital-first work environment.

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Infographic showing various Online Animation job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 1% Full Time, 90% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,974 per year, or $39.4 per hour.
Senior Technical Artist, Animation - Unpublished R&D Product

Senior Technical Artist, Animation - Unpublished R&D Product

Riot Games

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$136K - $163K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Riot Games is a company dedicated to putting players first, and they are seeking a Senior Technical Artist (Technical Animation) to define and maintain animation systems for their upcoming MMO. The role involves collaborating with animators, designers, and engineers to develop scalable animation systems while ensuring high-quality integration across the game.
Responsibilities:
• Build and maintain complex animation state machines, layered animation systems, and override logic supporting split-body for player characters, NPCs, creatures, and props.
• Collaborate with animators, character tech artists, and designers to develop efficient, believable, and tech-friendly animation flows.
• Define best practices for animation setup while owning the debuggability, documentation, maintainability, and long-term health of animation blueprints and graphs within Unreal Engine.
• Partner with engineers to build and evolve animation runtime systems and debugging workflows.
• Drive optimization efforts across animation assets and graphs to meet performance and memory targets.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline partners to ensure character systems scale effectively across massive multiplayer environments.
• Develop scalable animation retargeting strategies to support characters and creatures of varying proportions while minimizing animation counts.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 5+ years of professional experience as a technical animator or technical artist in games or related industries.
• Deep expertise with Unreal Engine animation workflows, including complex Animation Blueprints, state machines, blend spaces, and layered animation systems.
• Proven experience designing scalable, reusable animation systems for large-scope character setups, including players, NPCs, and creatures.
• Strong art foundation with a deep understanding of animation principles, anatomy, and motion.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across art, design, and engineering disciplines
Preferred:
• Experience with Unreal Control Rig and Sequencer
• Familiarity with C++ and/or Python within Unreal Engine.
• Expertise in Autodesk Maya for rigging and animation support.
• Experience working with software like Kawaii, Chaos, Havok.
• Prior experience supporting MMO or large-scale games with complex character ecosystems.
• Experience with runtime IK, or motion warping
Company:
Riot Games is a global company that develops online games. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.
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About Riot Games

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Riot Games was founded in 2006 by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill with the intent to change the way video games are made and supported for players. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to worldwide acclaim. The game has since gone on to become the most played PC game in the world and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports. Players are the foundation of our community and it's for them we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.

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Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2006

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