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How much do seasonal animation jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal animation in Virginia is $15.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.28 and $17.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Seasonal Animation vs Character Animator?

AspectSeasonal AnimationCharacter Animator
Required CredentialsAnimation degree or equivalent, portfolioAnimation degree or equivalent, portfolio
Work EnvironmentProject-based, seasonal deadlines, freelance or studioStudio or freelance, ongoing projects
Industry UsageUsed for holiday, seasonal campaigns, short-term projectsUsed for character development, TV, film, video games

Seasonal Animation involves creating animations for specific seasonal or holiday campaigns, often on a project basis. Character Animators focus on designing and animating characters for longer-term projects like films or games. While both roles require similar skills and credentials, Seasonal Animators work on short-term, themed projects, whereas Character Animators typically engage in continuous character development for ongoing productions.

Are seasonal animation professionals in demand right now?

Seasonal animation professionals are in steady demand during peak periods such as holidays and special events, as companies seek to create timely content for marketing and entertainment. Skills in 2D and 3D animation, proficiency with tools like Adobe After Effects or Maya, and the ability to meet tight deadlines are important for success in this field.

How to get a job in seasonal animation with no experience?

To get a seasonal animation job with no experience, focus on building a strong portfolio that showcases your skills in animation software like Adobe After Effects or Toon Boom. Gaining basic knowledge of animation principles and participating in online courses or tutorials can improve your chances; entry-level roles often require demonstrating creativity and a willingness to learn. Internships or freelance projects can also provide valuable experience and industry exposure.

What are the most commonly searched types of Animation jobs in Virginia?

The most popular types of Animation jobs in Virginia are:

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Seasonal Animation jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Seasonal Animation job openings:

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Infographic showing various Seasonal Animation job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 66% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 72% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,747 per year, or $15.7 per hour.

Technology/ STEM Enrichment Summer Camp Staff

Black Rocket Productions

Richmond, VA • On-site

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Black Rocket provides unique enrichment and educational programs to children and young adults. Our distinct programs in Creative Sciences and Digital Arts focus on the intersection of creativity and technology. Each course emphasizes self-empowerment, cognitive reasoning, and divergent thinking through hands on learning. Whether in the classroom or the cloud, we believe every human being is unique in their ability and talents. Black Rocket's mission is to help ignite, unleash, and enhance these distinct talents.

For more information, see our website www.blackrocket.com.

TOP 5 Reasons to Become a Rocketeer

  1. A Leader in Digital Arts & STEM Education: Teach exciting classes like video game creation, movie making, animation, robotics and MORE!
  2. Cutting Edge Programs: All our programs are at the intersection of creativity and technology.
  3. Inspire Students: Our courses develop self-empowerment, cognitive reasoning, and divergent thinking through hands on learning.
  4. Our Company Culture: We are passionate about what we do and we hire staff equally as passionate. Bring your own unique spin to our class!
  5. Professional Development: Grow personally and professionally by learning the latest trends in educational technology and 21st Century learning!
Job Description

Become a Rocketeer!

We think we're preparing kids for tomorrow. Kids just think it's cool!

Are you passionate about Video Games, Coding, Python, Roblox, App Design, Digital Movies, Robotics, Drones, Minecraft or STEM?

We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and talented individuals to work as:

  • Supervisors

  • Lead Instructors

  • Assistant Instructors



Qualifications

This is a summer seasonal position from 4 to 9 weeks depending on the position. We have multiple partner locations around the country. Instructors and Assistants must be at least 18 years (assistant) or 21 years of age (instructors). This is a perfect job for  K12 Teachers (any subject/grade), college students, or content experts (programmers & gamers). No experience is required. Black Rocket will TRAIN you! Get paid to build your resume and have a ton of fun. Training is paid and mostly online in the month of May and June. For more information see our website,

http://www.blackrocket.com/jobs/ - To Apply



Additional Information

Black Rocket will TRAIN you! 

Training begins April 2018

This is a summer seasonal position from June through August.

Click on the link to submit an application www.blackrocket.com/jobs

PS: Black Rocket will train you! Whether you need training on technology content or on instructing students, we have a program that will give you the experience you need!

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