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Carlost Inc.

Customer Success Manager

New York, NY

High Moon Studios is seeking a talented and self-directed Technical Animator who can join for a 12-month temporary assignment. The candidate must be passionate about making great games, and must be a ...

Carlost Inc.

Account Manager

Burlingame, CA

High Moon Studios is seeking a talented and self-directed Technical Animator who can join for a 12-month temporary assignment. The candidate must be passionate about making great games, and must be a ...

AGBO

Expression of Interest - Animator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

Work closely with technical animation and other stakeholders to develop and improve animation pipelines. * Collaborate with the Director, Leads, and other artists on the team to create a cohesive ...

Carlost Inc.

Account Manager

Burlingame, CA

High Moon Studios is seeking a talented and self-directed Technical Animator who can join for a 12-month temporary assignment. The candidate must be passionate about making great games, and must be a ...

CD Projekt

Senior Gameplay Animator (Locomotion)

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$95K - $174K/yr

You will work from previsualization and prototyping through final in‑engine implementation, collaborating with Art, Design, Technical Animation, and Engineering. Your goal will be to ensure ...

CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Gameplay Animator (Locomotion)

Boston, MA · On-site

$115K - $131K/yr

You will work from previsualization and prototyping through final in-engine implementation, collaborating with Art, Design, Technical Animation, and Engineering. Your goal will be to ensure animation ...

CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Gameplay Animator (Locomotion)

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$115K - $131K/yr

You will work from previsualization and prototyping through final in-engine implementation, collaborating with Art, Design, Technical Animation, and Engineering. Your goal will be to ensure animation ...

PUBG Madglory

Mid-Level/Senior Animator

Madison, WI · On-site +1

$106K - $121K/yr

Possesses technical expertise yet remains humble and open-minded to new ideas. * Is enthusiastic about mentoring more junior animators and able to give constructive feedback. Responsibilities:

Roblox

Senior 3D Artist, Technical

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$163K - $200K/yr

As a Senior Technical Animator, you will be working with a team of talented engineers, artists, and technical artists to push the boundaries of what is possible on the Roblox platform. You will be ...

Flying Bark Productions

3D Animation Lead

Denver, NC · On-site +1

This role requires strong leadership skills, technical knowledge of animation tools (especially Maya), and the ability to solve creative and technical challenges while meeting deadlines. The lead ...

Progressive Gaming

Animator IV

Reno, NV · On-site +1

$105K - $120K/yr

... animators ... Working closely with Game Designers, Engineers, Technical Artists, and Art peers, you will drive a ...

Jobgether

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to exciting new game projects while applying your creativity, technical expertise, and strong understanding of animation principles. If you are ...

IGT

Animator IV

Reno, NV · On-site +1

$105K - $120K/yr

... animators ... Working closely with Game Designers, Engineers, Technical Artists, and Art peers, you will drive a ...

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As of Jul 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for technical 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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A Technical Animator bridges the gap between art and programming in animation and game development. They create animation rigs, develop tools, and ensure characters and objects move smoothly and efficiently. Their work involves collaboration with animators, artists, and engineers to optimize animation processes and integrate assets into game engines. They also troubleshoot technical issues and improve workflows to enhance animation quality and performance.

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As a Technical Animator, your daily tasks often include creating and maintaining character rigs, developing animation tools or scripts, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with artists and programmers to ensure smooth animation pipelines. You might also optimize assets for performance and work closely with designers to implement animations in game engines or other platforms. The role often involves both hands-on creative work and problem-solving technical challenges. Communication and teamwork are important, as you will regularly coordinate with various departments to deliver high-quality animated content efficiently.

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To thrive as a Technical Animator, you need a solid foundation in 3D animation principles, rigging, scripting, and a relevant degree such as computer graphics or animation. Proficiency in software like Autodesk Maya, Blender, MotionBuilder, and scripting languages such as Python or MEL is typically required, along with knowledge of game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine. Strong problem-solving abilities, collaboration skills, and clear communication help Technical Animators excel in cross-disciplinary teams. These competencies enable you to bridge creative and technical workflows, ensuring high-quality, efficient animation production for games, films, or other media.

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Customer Success Manager

Carlost Inc.

New York, NY

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

High Moon Studios is seeking a talented and self-directed Technical Animator who can join for a 12-month temporary assignment.  The candidate must be passionate about making great games, and must be a strong problem-solver and effective communicator.    

Responsibilities:  

  • Creation of prototype and production animation content.
  • Work with the animation lead on tool, system and game play prototypes.
  • Collaborate with the Tech Art Team in the development tools that support the animation pipeline.
  • Collaborate with Design, Engineering in the development of in-game animation systems.
  • Troubleshoot and consistently present solutions to technical issues related to animations.
  • Roll out production ready rigs/tools/ systems to the animation team.
  • Provide desk side support for the animation team - helping to resolve technical issues.
  • Meets project deadlines / milestones, as set by Project Leads.

Requirements:  

  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
  • Must have the desire to create great games.
  • Understanding of animation principals which can be clearly displayed in your demo reel.
  • Thorough knowledge of Maya and other animation software.
  • Strong knowledge of Maya character rigging.
  • 3+ years’ experience working as a technical animator on shipped titles. 
  • Solid understanding of object oriented code design in languages such as python and C#.
  • Experience working with game engine animation systems.
  • Good knowledge of Motion Capture techniques.

Bonus Qualifications:  

  • Solid understanding of human and animal anatomy.
  • Scripting in MEL. 

About Us

World class games start with world class talent!  This is a unique time in Activision’s history – and one of the most exciting opportunities to join us! Activision Blizzard, headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, is the premier worldwide publisher of interactive entertainment software like Call of Duty, Destiny and the Blizzard Entertainment Franchises.

High Moon Studios

Founded in 2002, High Moon Studios is an award-winning studio that’s developed for blockbuster franchises like Call of Duty and Transformers. We are 100 people strong, located in the always-sunny beachside city of Carlsbad, California. 

Our goal is simple: make game experiences that kick ass and blow minds.  High Moon Studios is led by award winning veterans and a crack production staff that have over 200 years of combined development experience.   We work hard.  We play hard.  It’s time to add world class talent as we partner with Bungie to work on their ground-breaking Destiny Franchise.

Employment Type: Full-Time

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