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3D Artist

Dallas, TX ยท On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Our 3D Artists create 3D product animation for incredible brands. As a 3D Artist at MarketScale we ... The ideal candidate has a background in 3D video production and can import 3D CAD files into Maya ...

3D Artist

Dallas, TX ยท On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Our 3D Artists create 3D product animation for incredible brands. As a 3D Artist at MarketScale we ... The ideal candidate has a background in 3D video production and can import 3D CAD files into Maya ...

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in ... design background layouts for Animation. We will begin with broad concepts of composition and ...

Adjunct, Animation

UT ยท On-site

Visual Arts & Design Opening Date: 07/15/2025 Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA ... Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background ...

Technical Artist, Character

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

You will partner closely with Character Artists, Animators, Riggers and Engineers to ensure our ... Review and optimize skin weights, joint counts, and influence limits across hero and background ...

You will partner closely with Character Artists, Animators, Riggers and Engineers to ensure our ... Review and optimize skin weights, joint counts, and influence limits across hero and background ...

Technical Artist, Character

Raleigh, NC

$123K - $147K/yr

You will partner closely with Character Artists, Animators, Riggers and Engineers to ensure our ... Review and optimize skin weights, joint counts, and influence limits across hero and background ...

Technical Artist, Character

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

You will partner closely with Character Artists, Animators, Riggers and Engineers to ensure our ... Review and optimize skin weights, joint counts, and influence limits across hero and background ...

Technical Artist, Character

Raleigh, NC ยท On-site

$123K - $147K/yr

You will partner closely with Character Artists, Animators, Riggers and Engineers to ensure our ... Review and optimize skin weights, joint counts, and influence limits across hero and background ...

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How much do overnight animation background artist jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for overnight animation background artist in the United States is $123,136.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $170,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Overnight Animation Background Artist vs Background Painter?

AspectOvernight Animation Background ArtistBackground Painter
CredentialsRelevant art or animation degree, portfolioArt or design degree, portfolio
Work EnvironmentAnimation studios, late-night shiftsAnimation or film studios, flexible hours
Industry UsagePrimarily in animation productionUsed in animation, film, and TV
Search & ComparisonOften compared for animation-specific rolesMore general, less focused on animation

The Overnight Animation Background Artist specializes in creating backgrounds specifically for animated projects, often working overnight to meet production deadlines. Background Painters may work across various media, including film and TV, with less emphasis on animation-specific workflows. While both roles require strong artistic skills and relevant credentials, the Overnight Animation Background Artist focuses on animation pipelines and often works night shifts, whereas Background Painters may have more flexible schedules and broader industry applications.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Animation Background Artist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% Internship, 65% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 71% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,136 per year, or $59.2 per hour.
Visual Effects Animation Artist

Visual Effects Animation Artist

Anatomage, Inc.

Santa Clara, CA โ€ข On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Who is Anatomage?

Founded in 2004, Anatomage is a world-leading health care technology company. Anatomage offers 3D software for anatomy and physiology education including a life-sized virtual dissection platform.

About the Role:

As a VFX and Animation Artist at Anatomage, you will be the driving creative force

behind our real-time simulations and visual effects. While this role requires a

well-rounded 3D generalist skillset including modeling, texturing, and lighting, your

primary focus will be crafting stunning visual effects and lifelike animations.

What Youโ€™ll Do:

You will utilize your 3D generalist skills - spanning modeling, texturing, and lighting - to

create a variety of digital environments. Your main emphasis will be bringing these

environments to life by executing workflows across both real-time simulation and

character animation within Unreal Engine. You will utilize the Niagara system and

Houdini to create scientifically accurate special effects. You will also handle character

rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger background or

personal specialization in one of these areas, you will be expected to actively deliver

results across both disciplines, ensuring all assets are technically optimized for our

interactive platforms.

Requirements

Skills and Abilities Required:

Candidates should have a strong 3D generalist foundation in industry-standard software such as Maya, Blender, or Substance Painter for modeling, texturing, and lighting environments. Alongside these generalist skills, candidates must possess deep, hands-on experience in either real-time VFX such as Niagara, Blueprints, Houdini simulation pipelines or advanced character rigging and animation fundamentals including experience with MetaHumans or a strong combination of both. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills, artistic talent, and exceptional attention to detail.

* Resume and Portfolio required in order to be considered*

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

Formal education in Art, Digital Arts, 3D Modeling, Animation, Medical Illustration, or a related discipline is preferred. Equivalent professional experience and a strong portfolio demonstrating relevant skills will also be considered. Minimum 3 years of professional realtime VFX or Animation experience.

Benefits

What We Offer

  • Health, Dental, and Vision care for you and your family
  • 401K savings plan with employer matching
  • Generous PTO leave and paid holidays
  • Casual work culture
  • Commuter benefits
  • On site gym facility
  • Team bonding activities, catered lunches, and free snacks in the office!

About Anatomage

Anatomage has been financially robust and growing for 20 consecutive years.

Anatomage offers the worldโ€™s first and only life-sized virtual dissection table. Students can learn anatomy and physiology using highly interactive and accurate real human-based digital data. Institutions can offer high quality education without worrying about chemicals, facility costs, and regulatory issues. Hundreds of schools have adopted the Anatomage Table as the main teaching tool for students.

At Anatomage, there is an opportunity to work alongside the best in the field. With a diverse group of people from various technical, clinical, and artistic backgrounds, Anatomage provides a culture where distinguished individuals can work and collaborate in an organic manner. Our team members all bring unique strengths and talents to their group and embrace each other's diverse perspectives. Anatomage offers a distinct work experience with an exceptional opportunity to develop careers. Our philosophy is to foster a dynamic work environment, and we are proud to let our employees' knowledge and responsibilities grow with the company.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,000.00- $120,000.00 Annually. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S.. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.

Anatomage is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not offer H1B Sponsorship at this time. Local candidates preferred.