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Motion Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

Design UI animations and micro-interactions that elevate the product experience * Collaborate with ... A-players only: small team of exceptional people who actually do the work * Founder mode: everyone ...

... animation with fluency in todays AI video generation tools, using them to extend capability, speed up iteration, and round out what a small in-house team can produce. You wont need to run camera on ...

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... and animation -- with fluency in today's AI video generation tools, using them to extend capability, speed up iteration, and round out what a small in-house team can produce. You won't need to run ...

As a Motion Graphic Designer you'll be given many projects, some small, some large to bolster our ... Understand needs, design storyboards, create and edit animations * Contribute to larger projects as ...

Simple shouldn't mean sterile, though: we love the small animations and satisfying feedback that give a UI charm, the Nintendo-like sense of play that makes it a pleasure to use. If you can make ...

They are not chasing pretty animations. They are chasing creatives people cannot scroll past. The ... small, high-performing team.

Integrated Producers at Monks are responsible for independently leading small to mid-tier projects ... 3D animation, editorial and finishing). You must be able to problem solve in a timely, cost ...

Frontend Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

You'll be an early engineering team member helping shape how developers and small teams manage ... Experience designing and implementing UI animations. * Comfort contributing to backend code in at ...

Frontend Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

You'll be an early engineering team member helping shape how developers and small teams manage ... Experience designing and implementing UI animations. * Comfort contributing to backend code in at ...

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How much do small animation jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for small animation in the United States is $39.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $63.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To get a small animation job with no experience, build a portfolio of simple projects using free or affordable animation software like Blender or Adobe Animate. Learning basic skills through online tutorials and creating a demo reel can demonstrate your potential to employers or clients, even without formal experience.

What is the difference between Small Animation vs Character Animator?

AspectSmall AnimationCharacter Animator
Required SkillsBasic animation techniques, software proficiency (e.g., Adobe Animate, After Effects)Advanced character rigging, facial expressions, lip-sync, and performance animation
Work EnvironmentFreelance, small studios, or online platformsAnimation studios, media companies, or game development firms
Industry UsageUsed for simple animations, explainer videos, or social media contentUsed for character-driven scenes, storytelling, and complex animations

Small Animation typically involves creating simple, short animations often for online content or social media, requiring basic skills. Character Animator specializes in bringing characters to life with detailed movements and expressions, often within larger production environments. While both roles involve animation skills, Character Animator requires more advanced techniques and experience in character performance.

Is small animation a low paying job?

Small animation jobs typically offer lower pay compared to larger or more experienced animation roles, especially for entry-level positions or freelance work. Compensation varies based on skill level, project complexity, and industry demand, but many small animation roles are considered to have modest pay scales.
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Infographic showing various Small Animation job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 24% As Needed, 37% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 17% Nights. Highlights an 68% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 28% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,974 per year, or $39.4 per hour.

Senior Education Content Producer, Video/Motion Graphics

Lyft

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


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7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
The Product Education team designs, develops, and launches learning experiences for Lyft customers in the in-app and web Learning Center. We partner with stakeholders across Lyft to make sure customers get accurate, timely information - from in-app safety features to tax season tips to five-star guidance - reaching hundreds of thousands of customers across the US and Canada. Our ~200 tutorials support 25M+ enrollments a year, and we work closely with the Learning Platform product and engineering teams to build the features that support customer learning at scale.
We're looking for a Senior Education Content Producer to own visual asset creation and accuracy for the Learning Center. Most of your time will be spent on video editing and motion graphics. You'll design, create and edit new videos, animations and images, and keep our existing library accurate as the underlying product is constantly evolving. You'll also need solid producer skills: pitching and managing external vendors/agencies, and running the occasional small-scale shoot.
You'll work alongside our other Content Producer, who also owns asset creation and updates, and our Learning Experience Designers, who write and structure tutorial content. Together, you'll make sure every customer-facing tutorial looks and feels like Lyft, and stays that way as the product changes.
Responsibilities:
  • Visual Asset Creation & Accuracy
    • Using the Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, edit and animate new video, motion graphics, and image assets from concept through final delivery
    • Own the day-to-day health of our visual asset library: auditing, updating, and troubleshooting images, live-action video, UI walkthroughs, and animations across dozens of tutorials
    • Track versioning closely as the underlying product changes, proactively catching and fixing assets that fall out of date as features evolve
    • Lead large-scale content audits and updates (e.g., brand refreshes) across the Learning Center catalog
    • Maintain and evolve backend asset architecture in Contentful, including tagging, taxonomy, and localization variables
  • Strategic Initiatives & Systems Thinking
    • Identify opportunities to streamline visual asset production, and proactively pitch and build solutions that save the team time (new tools, workflows, or production frameworks)
    • Contribute to platform and tooling migrations (e.g., digital asset management systems), partnering with engineering on requirements and rollout
    • Help shape and maintain shared visual systems (e.g., Figma libraries) that keep asset creation and auditing efficient as the team and catalog grow
    • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Partner with Learning Experience Designers, Product Design, and Marketing to plan and produce visual content for new and updated tutorials
    • Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Marketing, Onboarding, Growth) on joint content initiatives
    • Represent Product Education's visual production needs in cross-functional planning and prioritization
  • Vendor & Production Management (required skillset, occasional cadence)
    • Pitch, vet, and onboard external video/animation vendors and agencies when a project calls for it; gather bids and evaluate technical specs against project needs
    • Own the vendor pipeline end-to-end when engaged: securing budget, navigating procurement and Statement of Work review, coordinating legal/security review (NDAs, DPAs), and setting up Purchase Orders and vendor accounts
    • Manage the relationship with external partners for the duration of a project: running feedback rounds, keeping deliverables on schedule, and ensuring final assets meet Lyft brand standards
    • Plan and run small-scale live-action shoots as needed, coordinating logistics, talent, and creative direction
Experience:
  • 5+ years experience editing, animating, and producing video/motion graphics. Previous titles might include: Video Editor, Motion Graphics Artist, Content Producer, Video Producer, Production Manager, Visual Content Producer.
  • Comfortable operating as a hybrid producer/craftsperson; able to both manage vendors and get hands-on with editing or asset work when needed
  • Strong organizational skills and an exacting eye for detail: able to track dozens of in-flight assets and versions without dropping a thread, especially as the underlying product changes
  • Proficiency with video/animation tools (Adobe Creative Cloud or equivalent) and digital asset management systems
  • Experience with Figma or similar tools for asset organization and tagging
  • A systems-thinking mindset - looks for patterns and builds repeatable processes rather than solving the same problem twice
  • Comfortable pitching, vetting, and managing external vendors/agencies, and planning and running small-scale live-action shoots
  • Comfort navigating procurement, budgeting, and legal/security review processes for external vendors when those projects arise
  • Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Nice to Have:
    • Experience with Contentful or another headless CMS
    • Familiarity with Mux, Brandfolder, or similar video/DAM platforms
    • Experience using AI tools (Claude, Gemini) to accelerate production workflows
    • Background in education, safety content, or other regulated/complex subject matter
Benefits:
  • Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
  • Mental health benefits
  • Family building benefits
  • Child care and pet benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
  • In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
  • 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
  • Subsidized commuter benefits
  • Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule - Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid
The expected base pay range for this position in the New York City area is $108,000 - $135,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

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At Lyft, our mission is to improve people's lives with the world's best transportation. To do this, we start with our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization.

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Ground public transportation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

San Francisco, CA, US

Year founded

2012

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