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LA Galaxy, Editor- Video and Content

Carson, CA · On-site

Partners with the internal video team and key stakeholders during the planning and pre-production ... Oversees the design, creation, and implementation of graphics, animations, and subtitling to ensure ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for pre production animation in California is $18.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $20.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is pre production animation?

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.

What are the typical responsibilities of someone working in pre production animation?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in pre production animation, and why are they important?

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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Film/ Video Production (Videographer, Editor) Intern for Startup Video Production Company in the SF

Ripples Edge Media

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Part-time, Internship

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Since its inception in 2013, in three short years, Ripples Edge Media, a San Francisco Bay area video production company, has grown to support Kickstarter and Indiegogo video clients around the world, creating compelling crowdfunding videos that have raised over $2,000,000 to date. This San Francisco video production company has recently been ranked by an external website, 10 Best Production, as the second best crowdfunding video production company in the United States. 10 Best Production consistently releases new awards for the best video production company ranking and for each list, the company examines various criteria in order to judge the individual production companies. 10 Best Production's panel of judges is comprised of video production experts that collectively have decades of industry experience.
Christine Beggs, Ripples Edge Media's founder says about her company: "I want to change the world for the better and I believe crowdfunding is an exponentially growing funding tool that every game-changing social and environmentally conscious startup and business should be utilizing. My team is passionately dedicated to ensuring innovative tech startups and social entrepreneurs, in particular, harness the power of video storytelling to maximize their impacts both online and off." Christine, a semi-professional dancer, pirouetted from science to film, recognizing the medium's inherent power to tell stories and ignite change and says, "What you love should form the foundation for your life's work and that's why I do what I do."
Ripples Edge Media has served countless clients and delivered the results necessary for success in crowdfunding, particularly for socially-responsible projects and conscious business startups. A specific niche in crowdfunding and startup videos means we impart an unparalleled level of expertise to every client we work with and are skilled in crafting videos that drive viewers towards a clear call-to-action. Our team of dedicated video production professionals, 2D and 3D motion graphic animations are here to guide you in your messaging efforts.
Job Description
Want to work in a fun, fast-paced environment on your schedule? And learn how companies throughout silicon valley are raising funds these days? And even get the chance to receive compensation for your efforts through possible backend cuts from the campaigns we're a part of? Then we want to talk to you!
We are seeking a part-time intern to commit 10-20 hours a week assisting with our scripting, video shooting and editing of film projects for various startup and nonprofit clients. You will be responsible for helping create video pieces for large capital raise campaigns, and possibly receive backend bonuses on a comission-basis (project and contract-dependent). We value our interns and their work and reward them financially when the kickstarter campaigns are successful.
We'll help you build your portfolio, and gain some money in the process!
If you would like to learn about the inner workings of a wide-range of cutting-edge brands in the SF Bay area and learn how we help organizations harness the power of new media for fundraising, then please read on:
WHO WE ARE:
  • We are easy going but work really hard, and have a great time doing it.

WHO YOU ARE:
  • Hungry to get experience in a startup environment and apply your film and creative abilities to projects and organizations that are changing the world.
  • Great entrepreneurial spirit and creative mindset with strong initiative and analytical abilities.
  • Able to work in a fast paced environment, prioritize objectives and switch projects fluidly.
  • Extremely intelligent and ready to learn.
  • Interested in what it takes to run a successful video production firm or in a career as a freelance marketing, video or social media strategist in the SF Bay area.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
  • Excellent professional script-writing and storytelling skills.
  • Savvy researcher.
  • Access to own video and sound equipment (editing software as well).
  • Detail-Oriented.
  • Digital media savvy and experienced with new digital technologies.
  • Creative video and film and photography experience required (must be versed in all aspects of short film creation; pre-production to shooting, editing and post-production).
  • Able to work independently.
  • Graphics and animation experience a plus.

TERMS:
We're ideally looking for a candidate located in the Bay area for occasional in-person work and client meetings. But we're open to applicants non-local that have extensive editing and graphics chops.
Also, we're hoping for a 3-6 month committment to the internship. Our goal is to work with you and train you to the point that we can hire you to work with us at the end of your internship.
Until such time though, this will be an unpaid position, with financial bonsues on a project/contract-dependent basis with our clients based on how much our videos raise for them.
TO APPLY:
Please visit http://RipplesEdgeMedia.com to learn more about our company, then email us here with your resume, gear list and portfolio links. You'll hear from us no matter what. Thanks!
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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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