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Story Animator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Senior Gaming Animator

Redwood City, CA ยท On-site

$129K - $148K/yr

Drive animation performance without pushing out of a believable and realistic style; your hand ... Strong knowledge of cinematography, editing, and story development * Experience creating state ...

Senior Gameplay Animator

Orange, CA ยท On-site

$88K - $120K/yr

We're looking for collaborative team members who share our passion for storytelling and are eager ... As a Senior Gameplay Animator, you will conceptualize, design, develop and execute 3D animations.

Senior Gameplay Animator

Orange, CA ยท On-site

$88K - $120K/yr

We're looking for collaborative team members who share our passion for storytelling and are eager ... As a Senior Gameplay Animator, you will conceptualize, design, develop and execute 3D animations.

Senior Gameplay Animator

Orange, CA ยท On-site

$88K - $120K/yr

We're looking for collaborative team members who share our passion for storytelling and are eager ... As a Senior Gameplay Animator, you will conceptualize, design, develop and execute 3D animations.

Animator II

Reno, NV ยท On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

As Animator, you will create dynamic 2D animations for characters, environments, and special effects, bringing games to life with engaging visual storytelling. You will collaborate closely with the ...

A passion for games, animation, and storytelling. About Us Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you ...

Senior Gaming Animator

Redwood City, CA

$129K - $148K/yr

Drive animation performance without pushing out of a believable and realistic style; your hand ... Strong knowledge of cinematography, editing, and story development * Experience creating state ...

A passion for games, animation, and storytelling. About Us Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you ...

Senior Technical Gameplay Animator

Santa Monica, CA ยท On-site

$119K - $135K/yr

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention ... We are looking for an animator that is capable of being the bridge between art and technical teams ...

Known for its independent, innovative spirit and bold storytelling, the company is committed to ... TheAISupervisor, Animation is responsible for building and executingAIpowered workflows for ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for story animator 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.

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Senior Gaming Animator

Redwood City, CA โ€ข On-site

$129K - $148K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

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Job description

Company Description
Here at Ten4, there's a core focus on Creative Services. By only recruiting for Digital Creatives we can give the best attention and satisfaction to both the clients and the candidates. Being a niche company provides the ability to source top notch candidates and to make the best connections possible. Ten4 works with some of the best ad agencies, start-ups, production studios, and video game shops.
Job Description
  • Drive animation performance without pushing out of a believable and realistic style; your hand-keyed work will fit seamlessly with motion capture
  • Join forces with designers and engineers to create characters that are expressive and that still work with player control and AI
  • Design hand-keyed animation with a highly intuitive and developed understanding of body mechanics, force, balance, timing, and believability
  • Use motion capture, video, and thumbnail sketches as reference for your process
  • Prototype gameplay by blocking animation quickly; when ideas are proven, polish animations to a high level
  • Provide thoughtful feedback to team members and be open to critique
  • Create multiplayer characters and AI that execute believable and memorable performances

Qualifications
  • 5+ years in game development with at least 2 shipped games
  • Experience OR interest in PC multiplayer games
  • Experience with in-game animation and Maya
  • College/University Degree in Character Animation or similar
  • Full comprehension of camera, layout, and stagingS
  • Self-directed and independent worker

Major Plus:
  • Excellent hand-keyed facial animation
  • Motionbuilder and Unreal Engine experience
  • First-person animations experience
  • strong design eye
  • Strong knowledge of cinematography, editing, and story development
  • Experience creating state machines and controller schemes

Additional Information
Benefits and Perks:
  • Competitive Salary with Stock Options
  • An open/unlimited Paid Time Off and Vacation Policy
  • Great medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and dependents covered at 80% and company paid One Medical Group membership on top of your medical plan
  • Team lunch outings covered by company