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Roblox

3D Animator (Short Term)

San Mateo, CA

We're seeking a talented Senior 3D Animator to join our team at Roblox for a 6-month engagement ... animation leads, designers, and engineers * Export animations properly for Roblox Studio ...

Roblox

Senior Software Engineer - Studio Tools

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$139K - $183K/yr

As a Senior Software Engineer in the Builder Tools team, you'll work on interactive, developer ... animation tools, tooling for making terrain for huge worlds, in-game UI authoring tools, and many ...

Netflix

Sr. Manager, Studio FP&A

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$117K - $160K/yr

The Studio Financial Planning & Analysis team is seeking a talented FP&A Senior Manager to support Eyeline, Interpositive, and the Animation Inkubator. These represent Netflix's key investments in ...

Netflix

Sr. Manager, Studio FP&A

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$117K - $160K/yr

The Studio Financial Planning & Analysis team is seeking a talented FP&A Senior Manager to support Eyeline, Interpositive, and the Animation Inkubator. These represent Netflix's key investments in ...

Netflix

Sr. Manager, Studio FP&A

Los Angeles, CA

$117K - $160K/yr

The Studio Financial Planning & Analysis team is seeking a talented FP&A Senior Manager to support Eyeline, Interpositive, and the Animation Inkubator. These represent Netflix's key investments in ...

Netflix

Sr. Manager, Studio FP&A

Los Angeles, CA

$117K - $160K/yr

The Studio Financial Planning & Analysis team is seeking a talented FP&A Senior Manager to support Eyeline, Interpositive, and the Animation Inkubator. These represent Netflix's key investments in ...

Pixar

Senior Research Scientist

Emeryville, CA · On-site

$220 - $285/hr

Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is an Academy Award-winning film studio with world-renowned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art ...

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What is the difference between Senior Animation Studio vs Animation Director?

AspectSenior Animation StudioAnimation Director
Primary RoleOversees multiple animation projects, manages teams, and ensures production qualityLeads the creative vision of an animation project, directing animation teams and overseeing artistic style
Required SkillsProject management, team leadership, technical animation knowledgeCreative direction, storytelling, animation techniques
Work EnvironmentAnimation studios, production companies, large teamsCreative studios, film/TV production, often in a leadership role

While both roles involve animation expertise, a Senior Animation Studio focuses on managing multiple projects and teams, ensuring smooth production workflows. An Animation Director primarily guides the artistic and creative aspects of a specific project, shaping its visual style and storytelling. Both positions require strong animation skills, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Senior Animation Studio job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 80% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution.

VFX Supervisor, AI & Animation

Promise Advanced Imagination

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

About Promise
Promise is a pioneering film and TV studio at the forefront of the generative AI revolution. Our mission is to reimagine what's possible in entertainment by bringing together the world's most visionary storytellers and GenAI creators, empowered by cutting-edge tools and proprietary workflows. Through bold collaborations and a forward-thinking approach to sourcing IP, we are building a dynamic slate of original and licensed projects that push creative boundaries. Backed by premier VC firms, Promise is shaping a new era in GenAI-powered storytelling, where creativity knows no limits.
Role Overview
As the Senior VFX Supervisor, you will be the key technical and creative innovative thinker driving the integration of real-time and GenAI technologies into our production workflows. This leadership role is responsible for researching new methods in AI, VFX and photoreal techniques, ensuring our productions maintain visual excellence while leveraging the efficiency of modern tools. You will shepherd the visual quality of our projects from concept through final delivery, acting as the bridge between creative vision, on-set Virtual Production (VP), and our proprietary GenAI R&D initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
  1. Generative AI & Pipeline Advancement
    • Research and implement new methodologies in VFX, with a core focus on Machine Learning (ML) and Generative AI applications.
      • Work closely with R&D teams to prototype and integrate AI tools with standard VFX software to accelerate asset creation, character animation, and compositing.
  2. Virtual & Hybrid Production Leadership
    • Lead and supervise complex photoreal integration with plates or full animated sequences for film. Understanding of 4D volumetric capture, LED Volumes, digital environments, character animation, ensuring seamless technical and creative execution on set.
      • Knowledge of facial animation
      • AI integration with traditional VFX
      • Photoreal asset creation and effects
      • Animation and Character Animation
    • Architect hybrid workflows that successfully bridge traditional post-production VFX with AI workflows.
  3. Creative Supervision & Project Execution
    • Provide world-class artistic and technical direction for all visual effects, ensuring the final output aligns perfectly with the Director's vision.
      • Oversee talent selection for large-scale, AAA film and animation projects.
      • Mentor and lead internal and external VFX teams and supervisors, fostering an environment of technical excellence and creative problem-solving.

Qualifications
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in visual effects, including a significant tenure as a VFX Supervisor on large-scale, AAA feature films or premium episodic content.
  • Proven leadership role experience, with the ability to inspire and manage highly skilled creative and technical teams.
  • Demonstrated history of advancing technology or implementing innovative workflows within a major VFX studio or production company.
  • Expert-level knowledge of cinematic techniques, camera systems, lighting, and color science.
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience acting as the primary creative liaison with Directors and Producers.
Technical Skills / Qualifications
  • Deep, practical expertise in Machine Learning/Generative AI techniques as they apply to VFX (e.g., neural rendering, content generation, data management).
  • Experience with Unreal Engine or similar real-time platforms in a production setting.
  • Strong command of industry-standard VFX software packages (e.g., Nuke, Maya, Houdini).
  • Solid understanding of ML/data pipelines and asset management in a high-volume production environment.

Compensation
We offer a highly competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including equity.
Benefits
We believe in supporting our team's well-being and growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, with employee premiums covered 100%.
  • Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO) policy, including company holidays and sick leave.
  • Financial Security: 401(k) matching program to help you plan for your future.
  • Work Environment: A dynamic, creative, and inclusive hybrid work environment based out of our innovative studio.

Promise is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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