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Unreal Engine 3D Animator Jobs in Rodeo, CA (NOW HIRING)

Virtual Producer

Unreal Tech Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$75 - $175/hr

The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of art and animation pipelines in general and of the content creation pipeline in Unreal Engine. A level of technical knowledge combined with ...

New

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Lead Animator

Novato, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

Develop and refine animation pipelines, workflows, and tools, setting up onboarding, Unreal Engine 5 training, and motion capture planning. * Deliver exceptional hand-key animations and edit motion ...

Cloud Chamber

Lead Animator

Novato, CA · Remote

$123K - $182K/yr

Develop and refine animation pipelines, workflows, and tools, setting up onboarding, Unreal Engine 5 training, and motion capture planning. * Deliver exceptional hand-key animations and edit motion ...

Socket.dev

Lead Animator

Novato, CA · On-site

$123 - $182/hr

Develop and refine animation pipelines, workflows, and tools, setting up onboarding, Unreal Engine 5 training, and motion capture planning. * Deliver exceptional hand-key animations and edit motion ...

New

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Lead Animator

Novato, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

Develop and refine animation pipelines, workflows, and tools, setting up onboarding, Unreal Engine 5 training, and motion capture planning. * Deliver exceptional hand-key animations and edit motion ...

Cloud Chamber

Lead Animator

Novato, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

Develop and refine animation pipelines, workflows, and tools, setting up onboarding, Unreal Engine 5 training, and motion capture planning. * Deliver exceptional hand-key animations and edit motion ...

Epic Games

Animation Systems Programmer

Larkspur, CA · On-site

$167K - $245K/yr

What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for an experienced Animation Systems Programmer for our ... 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine ...

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Lead Character Artist

Novato, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Set artistic standards in Unreal Engine, build exemplary reference assets, and establish clear ... Expert proficiency in 3D creation tools including 3ds Max, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter ...

Cloud Chamber

Lead Character Artist

Novato, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Set artistic standards in Unreal Engine, build exemplary reference assets, and establish clear ... Expert proficiency in 3D creation tools including 3ds Max, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter ...

2K

Lead Character Artist

Novato, CA · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Set artistic standards in Unreal Engine, build exemplary reference assets, and establish clear ... Expert proficiency in 3D creation tools including 3ds Max, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter ...

Cloud Chamber

Lead Character Artist

Novato, CA · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Set artistic standards in Unreal Engine, build exemplary reference assets, and establish clear ... Expert proficiency in 3D creation tools including 3ds Max, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter ...

Astranis

Senior Motion Designer & Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Experience with Cinema 4D, 3ds Max, and Unreal Engine. * Experience creating 3D animations and compositing. * Familiarity with aerospace, robotics, defense, hardware, or deep-tech companies. * Camera ...

ERM

Visual Simulations Technician

Walnut Creek, CA

$95K - $121K/yr

Experience with Unreal Engine or Unity for real-time interactive environments. Key Responsibilities ... 3D models, renderings, photomontages, visual simulations, and animations for regulatory, licensing ...

Cloud Chamber

Gameplay Engineer

Novato, CA · On-site

$85K - $126K/yr

Work within Unreal 5 engine, both adapting existing systems and building new technology, in order ... Partner closely with design, engineering, animation, and audio to further the goals of the project.

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How much do unreal engine 3d animator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for unreal engine 3d animator in Rodeo, CA is $70,525.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,700.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Unreal Engine 3D Animator vs 3D Modeler?

AspectUnreal Engine 3D Animator3D Modeler
Primary RoleCreates animations and movement within Unreal EngineDesigns and builds 3D models and assets
Skills RequiredAnimation, rigging, Unreal Engine proficiencyModeling, texturing, software like Blender or Maya
Work EnvironmentGame studios, VR/AR projects, filmGame development, film, product visualization
Common CertificationsUnreal Engine certifications, animation courses3D modeling certifications, software-specific training

While Unreal Engine 3D Animators focus on bringing characters and objects to life through animation within Unreal Engine, 3D Modelers specialize in creating the static assets that animators use. Both roles often collaborate in game and film industries, but their core skills and responsibilities differ significantly.

Is there a demand for Unreal Engine 3D animators?

Unreal Engine 3D animators are in demand in industries such as gaming, film, and virtual production, especially as real-time rendering and interactive content grow in popularity. Skills in Unreal Engine, 3D modeling, and animation are highly valued, with job opportunities increasing as companies adopt real-time workflows and immersive experiences.

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Unreal Tech Artist

Virtual Producer

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$75 - $175/hr

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Job description

Evil Eye Pictures, founded in 2004, is a collaborative virtual studio focused on creating immersive, compelling visuals and experiences for real‑time, multiplatform entertainment.

Unreal Technical Artist

Evil Eye Pictures is looking for a full‑time accomplished Unreal Technical Artist. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of art and animation pipelines in general and of the content creation pipeline in Unreal Engine. A level of technical knowledge combined with strong creative and visual instincts is critical. The Technical Artist will assist teams in tackling projects and be equipped to provide support on complicated technical issues within Unreal.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work with the supervisors to design and build experiences in Unreal Engine.
  • Import assets from DCCs for scene setup and layout.
  • Design materials in Unreal.
  • Be well‑versed in various lighting techniques in Unreal.
  • Create interaction and functionality using the Unreal Blueprint system.
  • Collaborate, test new features, and provide useful feedback.
Requirements
  • Experience working with Unreal Engine: Sequencer, Materials, and Blueprints.
  • Advanced experience with Maya.
  • Comfortable with a range of content creation software including Photoshop, Adobe Substance Designer/Painter, Zbrush/Mudbox, etc.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good team player with a great attitude, dependable and flexible.
  • Takes direction well and exercises close attention to detail.
Good to have
  • Optimize content through profiling and enhancing performance with diagnostic tools.
  • Shader programming experience.
  • Scripting and programming skills with Python, C#, JavaScript and C++.
  • Maya modeling and rigging experience.

This position is remote.

Base Pay Range: $75K-175K per year.

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