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Zoic Studios

NYC Senior Character Animators

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$55 - $65/hr

This is a remote position, with ideal candidates being located in or near New York City. Responsibilities * Create high-quality, realistic animation for live-action film and television productions

CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Animation Programmer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$118K - $217K/yr

The Senior Animation Programmer is responsible for the implementation of CDPR-specific extensions ... Remote roles in the US are only available to candidates that reside in the following states:

CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Animation Programmer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

The Senior Animation Programmer is responsible for the implementation of CDPR-specific extensions ... Remote roles in the US are only available to candidates that reside in the following states:

CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Animation Programmer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$118K - $217K/yr

The Senior Animation Programmer is responsible for the implementation of CDPR-specific extensions ... Remote roles in the US are only available to candidates that reside in the following states:

M&S Consulting

3D Animator

Pasadena, CA · Remote

This role is ideal for a senior-leaning animator/generalist who enjoys working across the full 3D ... This is a remote position *M&S Consulting proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity ...

M&S Consulting

3D Animator

Pasadena, CA · On-site +1

This role is ideal for a senior-leaning animator/generalist who enjoys working across the full 3D ... This is a remote position *M&S Consulting proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity ...

D.W. Simpson

Senior Actuary - Hybrid/Remote

Harrisburg, PA · On-site +1

$150/hr

P&C insurance carrier has a great opportunity for a Senior Actuary who will lead pricing activities ... Remote (NO CA or NY) Meet Your Recruiter Arturo Aguilera Director, Social Media & Marketing Arturo ...

Newfangled Studios

Technical Motion Designer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$55K/yr

Newfangled Studios | Remote, Boston, Massachusetts The Role Newfangled Studios is a Creative ... Senior Animators. * Implement feedback from internal and external shareholders. * Keep projects ...

AGBO Films LLC

Principal Animation Engineer

This role is preferred based in Raleigh, NC, but open to fully remote candidates. Key ... one in a senior or principal capacity. * Significant professional experience as an Animation ...

One Design Company

Senior Front-end Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$85K - $115K/yr

Propose and implement performant animations and interactions that enhance the user experience ... However, we operate as a hybrid-to-remote team and welcome applicants outside of Chicago to apply.

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How much do remote senior animator jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote senior animator in the United States is $112,707.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,000.00 and $121,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Senior Animator vs Remote Animator?

AspectRemote Senior AnimatorRemote Animator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Animation or related field, extensive portfolio, 3+ years experienceBachelor's degree or equivalent, portfolio, 1-3 years experience
Work EnvironmentCollaborative teams, project management, leadership responsibilitiesIndividual or team work, task-focused, less leadership
Employer & Industry UsageMedia, gaming, advertising companies seeking experienced professionalsFreelance, studios, startups, entry-level roles in similar industries

The main difference between a Remote Senior Animator and a Remote Animator lies in experience, responsibilities, and leadership. Senior Animators typically have more advanced skills, oversee projects, and mentor junior staff, whereas Animators focus on executing animation tasks with less managerial duties. Both roles require strong portfolios and relevant experience, but Senior Animators are expected to lead projects and contribute strategic input.

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Infographic showing various Remote Senior Animator job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,707 per year, or $54.2 per hour.

Senior Gameplay Animator

Half Mermaid Productions

Brooklyn, NY • On-site, Remote

$80K - $100K/yr

Contractor

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Work With Us on Project D████
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and talented Senior Gameplay Animator to join the development effort on our exciting new game "Project D."
The project is a third person horror game with experimental narrative, a return to the genre that our director, Sam Barlow, previously explored with Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. Candidates with experience of shipping a third person Unreal title on console are preferred. We're combining AAA experience with indie agility to deliver a big, ambitious game and are assembling a small team to make it happen.
This is a long term contract position on a remote team. Candidates in European timezones are preferred. Our studio is based in Brooklyn, NY and occasional travel to New York City may be required.
Applicants from traditionally marginalized identities within the game industry are highly encouraged to apply. Half Mermaid Productions does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
To apply, please use our Job Application form. Do not email your application, it will not be reviewed if it is not submitted using the Job Application form.
If you have any questions or encounter any issues using our job application form, please email jobs@halfmermaid.co.
Responsibilities
  • Create animations for both grounded, real world human characters and inhuman characters alike
  • Take animations from design spec through key pose to finished animation, creating responsive but authentic motion
  • Collaborate with other departments to implement animations in engine

Skills
Required Skills:
  • Have shipped a character-based game on console
  • High level understanding of combat and grapple animations
  • Fluency in Maya and Unreal Engine 5
  • Strong communication skills, contributing to the productivity and success of working in a remote team environment
  • An appreciation for narrative and psychological horror

Nice-to-Have Skills:
  • Experience working with MGear
  • Proficiency in body and facial rigging
  • Experience with motion capture pipelines and interest in cutting edge technologies to reduce cost and effort for performance capture

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