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How much do video animation jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for video animation in New Mexico is $25.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.85 and $30.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a video animation?

A Video Animation job involves creating moving visual content using digital tools and techniques. Animators design characters, effects, and graphics for advertisements, films, websites, and social media. They use software like After Effects, Blender, or Toon Boom to bring static images to life. This role requires creativity, storytelling skills, and technical expertise in animation principles.

What does a video animation do?

A Video Animation professional usually spends their day creating storyboards, designing characters or graphics, and developing animations using specialized software. They often collaborate with writers, directors, and other creative team members to ensure the animation aligns with the project’s vision. Additional tasks may include editing sequences, incorporating feedback, and managing project timelines. These responsibilities can vary depending on the studio or company, but they all require adaptability and a keen eye for detail.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in video animation, and why are they important?

To thrive in Video Animation, you need strong skills in animation techniques, storytelling, and visual design, usually supported by a degree or certification in animation, graphic design, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects, Blender, and Maya is essential, along with a portfolio demonstrating your work. Creativity, time management, and effective communication set excellent animators apart in collaborative, deadline-driven environments. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering high-quality, engaging animations that meet project requirements and client expectations.

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Infographic showing various Video Animation job openings in New Mexico as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $52,701 per year, or $25.3 per hour.

Multimedia Specialist/Videographer

Las Cruces, NM • On-site

Sierra Lobo, Inc.
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Overview

Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies.  We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems.  Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

This position will be located at NASA's White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, NM, in the Technical Services Department.

This is a modified full-time position (30+ hours per week).

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides support to project testing with high-speed imagery and/or industrial videography, including use of 4K, GoPro, and other video cameras. Must have strong knowledge of camera equipment, including audio/visual cabling, lighting and sound. Must be able to process and edit high-resolution imagery and provide video and still imagery upon completion of testing.

Must be able to design and create IT-based multimedia products for various platforms that combine text with sounds, photos, graphics, video-clips, virtual reality, and digital animation. Works on special assignments as needed.

Responsible for researching and understanding project requirements, conceptualizing plans, identifying industry trends, and keeps current with latest multimedia technologies. Develops strategies to optimize operations.

Must be able to communicate with all levels of a team and provide effective reviews, recommend improvements, and prepare samples for customer approval. Prepares and conducts briefings or presentations as required.

Troubleshoots equipment and resolves technical issues, as needed, and documents subsequent revisions to procedures.

Manages video archives.

Keeps management informed on project status and concerns.

Position Challenges:

Provide management with innovative ideas to continually improve products while reducing cost.

Supervisory Guidance:

Receives general direction regarding objectives, priorities, and technical approach. Must be able to work both independently and lead projects.

Resources:

Must adhere to project timelines and budgets, including the company's policies and regulations.

Qualifications

BA or BS degree in the appropriate discipline plus five (5) to ten (10) years of progressive and relevant experience. Additional relevant education may be substituted for progressive experience. Strong storytelling ability through visual means. Must be proficient with various multimedia software, such as Adobe Creative Suite. Knowledge and use of Corel Draw and Painter is a plus. Must understand digital media standards, such as various file formats, compression techniques, and optimization for different platforms and devices, including ensuring multimedia is accessible to all users. Strong knowledge of camera equipment, lighting, and sound.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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