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Temporary Animation Character Design Jobs in Chicago, IL

IGT

Art Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

... and character designs. * Develop production-ready assets that align with creative direction ... Two to three years of experience in 2D illustration, graphic design, animation, 3D art, or ...

Progressive Gaming

Art Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

... and character designs. * Develop production-ready assets that align with creative direction ... Two to three years of experience in 2D illustration, graphic design, animation, 3D art, or ...

International Game Technology

Art Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

... and character designs. * Develop production-ready assets that align with creative direction ... Two to three years of experience in 2D illustration, graphic design, animation, 3D art, or ...

Actalent

Senior Estimator

Frankfort, IL · On-site

$57.69 - $67.31/hr

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ... We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design ...

Actalent

Senior Estimator

Frankfort, IL

$57.69 - $67.31/hr

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ... We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design ...

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How much do temporary animation character design jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary animation character design in Chicago, IL is $124,164.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $124,600.00 and $130,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Animation Character Design vs Character Modeler?

AspectTemporary Animation Character DesignCharacter Modeler
CredentialsPortfolio, relevant animation or design experiencePortfolio, 3D modeling skills, software proficiency
Work EnvironmentAnimation studios, film, TV, gaming projects3D modeling studios, game development, VFX companies
Industry UsageUsed for creating animated characters for short-term projectsUsed for developing detailed 3D character models for production

Temporary Animation Character Design focuses on creating animated characters for specific projects, often involving quick turnaround and conceptual work. Character Modelers specialize in building detailed 3D models used in animation, gaming, or VFX. While both roles require artistic skills and industry experience, they serve different stages of the character creation process and are often employed together in production pipelines.

What are the most commonly searched types of Animation Character Design jobs in Chicago, IL?

The most popular types of Animation Character Design jobs in Chicago, IL are:

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Graphic Design & Video Specialist (Temp to Hire)

Chicago, IL • On-site

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Full-time, Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Description:

Position Title: Graphic Design and Video Specialist

Department: Creative Services

Reports To: Director of Creative Services

Location: Chicago, Illinois 

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire


About the Role:

AVANT Communications is looking for a temp-to-hire Design and Video Specialist to join our world-class marketing team in Chicago! The role is Chicagoland based and will focus on overall management and production of technical education content for our upcoming e-learning platform, AVANT Academy. Our ideal candidate is highly organized, has an extensive history with the Adobe Creative Suite, can work quickly and precisely to meet deadlines, and remains flexible while juggling multiple projects.


This role will report to our Director of Creative Services and work alongside the Marketing and Education teams to execute.


This is a full-time/Temp-to-hire position. Located in Chicago, currently expected to work from the office 1-3 days per week


What You'll Do:

· Works with our education team and sponsoring vendors to schedule in-person recordings.

· Manages video shoots, in our studio as well as on location (at events), and sets up cameras, lighting, mics, greenscreen and teleprompter equipment.

· Edits and assembles video content, including raw footage, audio, sound effects, graphics, and animation, into a cohesive, polished final product, working within Premiere Pro and After Effects for keying, editing, and animating.

· Maintains a high standard of video quality, ensuring all content is optimized for various platforms (YouTube, Vimeo, social media, internal use, etc.).

· Ensures that video content aligns with brand guidelines, tone, and objectives.

· Work with directors, producers, and other stakeholders to meet project deadlines and technical requirements.

· Ensures the efficient management of video files, organizing assets and maintaining an organized video library, as well as manages necessary backups.

· Catalogs, archives and distributes footage, audio and graphics as needed for internal team members as well as external contractors.

· Stays up-to-date with video editing trends, software, and best practices to continually improve the quality of output.

· Assist with creating motion graphics and special effects, as needed.


Requirements:

· Proven experience in video development, editing, and design, specifically in applications including:

    - Adobe Premiere Pro

    - Adobe After Effects

    - Adobe Illustrator

    - Adobe Photoshop

    - Adobe Animate (not essential)

· Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

· Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills

· Demonstrated success in team collaboration and independent work with minimal supervision

· Ability to work with and direct talent

· Familiarity with video-first, mobile-first, and multimodal learning modalities

· Experience with DaVinci and cloud-based editing is a plus

· Understanding of AI-powered education tools is a plus

· Ability to work in 3D modelling and rendering software is a plus


Terms

· This role will start out as temp-to-hire, with a strong preference for candidates looking for Full-Time

· There is a strong possibility for an extension or for the role to become permanent.


Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• 401K Match

• Unlimited PTO

• Generous Parental Leave


The information contained in this job description is intended to convey information about the essential functions and requirements of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the opportunity. In addition, the employee should be able to communicate effectively and in a constructive manner with management, peers, and coworkers.

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