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Spellbrush

3D Game Programmer (Unity)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

You're good at 3D character animation Bonus if you have used mocap and understand the mocap workflow at a studio. Bonus for having your assets on the Unity store. You're excited about the potential ...

Tolan

Principal Gameplay Engineer - Unity

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$200K - $300K/yr

... animations, secondary motion, haptics, camera shake, VFX, anticipation/overshoot, responsive UI ... Unity or Unreal fluency. You're comfortable working in either engine at a high level. * Hands-on ...

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How much do unity animation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for unity animation in California is $168,760.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $168,800.00 and $168,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Unity Animation?

A Unity Animation job involves creating, implementing, and optimizing animations within the Unity game engine. Professionals in this role work with animators, designers, and developers to bring characters, objects, and environments to life using Unity's animation tools, such as the Animator Controller and Timeline. They may develop keyframe animations, blend trees, and procedural animations for games, simulations, or interactive applications. Strong knowledge of animation principles, rigging, and scripting (often using C#) is essential for this role.

What does an animator do in Unity?

An animator in Unity creates and manages character and object animations using tools like the Animator component and animation clips. They design movement sequences, set up animation states, and work with scripting to ensure smooth transitions and interactions within the game environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Unity Animation position?

To thrive in Unity Animation, you need strong proficiency in 3D animation principles, rigging, and implementation within the Unity engine, often supported by a degree in animation, game design, or a related field. Experience using tools like Unity3D, Autodesk Maya, Blender, and version control systems is highly valued, and certification in Unity can enhance credibility. Creativity, collaboration, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills for success. These abilities are vital for creating visually engaging animations that align with project goals and integrate smoothly into interactive environments.

What are the typical responsibilities and collaborative tasks for someone working in Unity Animation?

A professional in Unity Animation is responsible for creating, importing, and optimizing character and environmental animations within the Unity engine, ensuring smooth and visually appealing motion in games or interactive applications. This often involves closely collaborating with game designers, developers, and artists to integrate animations that meet both technical requirements and creative vision. You may be tasked with setting up animator controllers, fine-tuning rigs, troubleshooting animation issues, and ensuring assets perform efficiently across multiple platforms. Team-based feedback and iterative improvements are common, making strong communication and teamwork essential in daily workflows.

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Infographic showing various Unity Animation job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $168,760 per year, or $81.1 per hour.

Senior Technical Artist (Animation, Unity, VFX)

MobilityWare

Irvine, CA • On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

This is a rare opportunity.

An impactful position at a profitable, stable, self-funded studio with one of the best no-crunch cultures in our industry.

 And you? You're an architect of joy. A tech artist who wears many hats.

Particle systems, prefabs, shaders. You build interfaces. Shape visual effects. Make Unity sing. You use timing, movement, and energetic animations to bring excitement to players.

You construct juicy, delightful experiences.

You're organized and creative. A master collaborator who derives joy from helping your peers in art, design, and engineering. You're excited by the idea of iterating quickly on a portfolio of 30+ games.

If that resonates, then we need your help bringing joy to others, one game at a time.

Responsibilities:

  • Be an amazing tech artist, bridging the gap between art and engineering, creating tools to streamline the pipeline, and optimizing visual assets.
  • Bring art mockups to life inside Unity, including all aspects: particle systems, shaders, VFX, prefab/UI creation, and building amazing animations.
  • Work with timeliness, quality, and adaptability
  • Collaborate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Communicate timelines, own tasks, and contribute to successful sprints
  • Embrace using AI to achieve "more, better, faster"
  • Relate to our motto: "Slow Down to Speed Up"

Qualifications for Position:

  • B.S. in a relevant field (or equivalent studio experience)
  • 5+ years of professional game dev (mobile experience is not required)
  • Expertise in the Unity editor
  • Proficiency with standard art tools (ex Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, ...)
  • A growth mindset that embraces continuous learning
  • Passion for evergreen games that reach tens of millions

A Little Bit About Us:

Most studios would be grateful to have even one game in Apple Arcade's top twenty. We have four, making us one of the top mobile studios in the world. With our headquarters in the heart of Orange County and a growing studio in Utah, we're dedicated to our mission of bringing joy to others one game at a time. Ever since our flagship title Solitaire hit the Apple App Store on the day it opened in 2008, MobilityWare has been entertaining gamers around the world. With a product portfolio that includes beloved hits such as FreeCell, Spider, Spades, Hearts, Mahjong, Yatzy, Splash Sort, and Bubble Shooter Pop, our games have been downloaded over 600 MILLION times.

MobilityWare was recently named one of Built in LA's Best Places to Work for the fifth year in a row and we've been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Orange County five times by the Orange County Business Journal and OC Register. While we're proud to be the company behind some of mobile gaming's most popular titles, our most important achievement is creating a work environment that encourages the professional growth and engagement of all our team members.

Do we have your attention yet? Here are just some of the perks of working with us:

  • We offer medical (100% paid option), dental (100% paid), vision (100% paid), unlimited PTO/Vacation, life insurance (100% paid), and a 401K with competitive contribution.
  • Annual, all-inclusive company trip for you and a guest. Previous destinations include Hawaii, a Mexican Riviera Cruise, Las Vegas and Los Cabos!
  • In the office we offer things like free lunch, free snacks, and free drinks.
  • Casual workplace that includes a relaxed dress code, plus a newly remodeled office in the heart of Irvine.
  • Annual Game Jam to show off your creative chops!

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation for this role.  The range listed is just one component of MobilityWare' s total compensation package for employees, which may include short- and long-term incentives and program-specific awards. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, or market demands. This range is based on a full-time position. This range may be modified in the future. The annual base salary pay range for this role is $120,000- $150,000.

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