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Alpinestars

$75K - $85K/yr

... animation, sound editing and mixing, formatting and compression. * Work with stakeholders to gather project requirements and review progress at all stages from pre-production through delivery.

MarCom Group

Animator

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... animation and video editing. The Animator / Video Editor works from approved concepts, scripts ... Pre-Production Collaboration - Working with Creative Directors and designers to help translate ...

Smosh

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Los Angeles, CA · On-site

... pre-production, production, accounting, and post-production stages. * Versatility in managing productions across diverse formats, such as commercials, animation, scripted, variety, reality ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for pre production animation in the United States is $19.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Pre Production Animation job involves the early stages of creating an animated project, focusing on concept development, storyboarding, character design, and visual style. Artists and designers work closely with directors and writers to establish the creative foundation before full production begins. This phase ensures a clear vision, helping streamline the animation process and reducing potential issues later.

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Professionals in Pre Production Animation are responsible for visualizing and designing the initial look and feel of an animated project, which includes developing storyboards, concept art, and character designs. They collaborate closely with directors, writers, and other artists to establish the visual tone and narrative flow before full production begins. Daily tasks often involve sketching, pitching ideas, revising artwork based on feedback, and ensuring that the artistic vision aligns with the project's requirements. This collaborative and creative environment allows artists to have a significant impact on the final product and provides valuable experience for future advancement within the animation industry.

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To thrive in Pre Production Animation, you need strong artistic abilities, a solid understanding of storytelling and visual development, and a degree in animation or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software like Adobe Creative Suite, Storyboard Pro, and 3D modeling tools is highly valued, and some roles may require formal training or certification in animation. Excellent communication, teamwork, and creative problem-solving skills help you collaborate effectively with directors, writers, and production teams. These skills are vital to ensure that the animation vision is clearly realized and production proceeds smoothly from concept to execution.

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Infographic showing various Pre Production Animation job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,008 per year, or $19.2 per hour.

Videographer/Editor - Motocross Division

Torrance, CA • On-site

Alpinestars
201 - 500 employees
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$75K - $85K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Film and edit campaign videos for multiple mediums including web, social media, marketing, and more

  • Create videos from scripting and storyboarding through editing, including motion graphics, animation, sound editing, and formatting

  • Work with stakeholders to gather project requirements, review progress, and manage media storage and organization

Job description

The Alpinestars Creative Communications Team leads all aspects of advertising and marketing to ensure best in class, innovative and inspired communications media and materials to our consumers and industry.

As the Videographer/Editor – Motocross Division you’ll work closely with the creative director, the creative communications manager and other staff to produce compelling and memorable brand edits. From feature campaign videos to social content, technical product videos, internal events, and sizzle videos. We work with our partners to tell great stories that bring the brand to life and engage our consumers in an authentic manner. You will leverage your excellent videography, editing and graphic skills to improve brand storytelling and strengthen the brand message across many categories.

Key Responsibilities
  • Film and edit campaign videos for multiple mediums including web, social media, marketing, and more
  • Create videos from scripting and storyboarding through editing including creation of motion graphics, animation, sound editing and mixing, formatting and compression
  • Work with stakeholders to gather project requirements and review progress at all stages from pre-production through delivery
  • Animate, design, and illustrate compelling motion graphics for a wide range of projects
  • Work with stakeholders to brainstorm and conceptualize concepts for videos
  • Source motion graphics, music, graphic templates for use in projects.
  • Edit in both a supervised and unsupervised capacity
  • Maintain post-production equipment for both in-office and in-the-field usage; edit bay, media archive and backups
  • Prioritize projects from various teams in a timely manner
  • Manage media storage and organization of raw materials and archiving of final projects
  • Excellent portfolio showcasing the filming and editing of full brand campaigns
  • Highly skilled in video filming, editing, lighting, compositing, keying and sound production
  • Must be comfortable working on set with talent and have strong communications skills
  • 4+ years of high-end professional editorial and motion graphics experience
  • Knowledge of current video, motion graphics, design, campaign, and technology trends
  • Video and audio editing experience with the Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop)
  • Advanced motion graphics skills and a strong visual aesthetic
  • Experience facilitating and quickly integrating feedback from multiple marketing experts, project stakeholders and upper management
  • Meticulous project organization and attention to detail
  • Physical production experience on location or in studio is a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in Video Production, Animation, Motion Graphics Multimedia Design or equivalent experience
  • Experience in motorsports industry a plus

$75,000 - $85,000 a year

BOE.

Alpinestars is a people first culture with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick pay, 401K savings plan with company match, product discounts and team building events.

This is a full-time position located in Torrance, CA.

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