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Ten4

Senior Gaming Animator

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$129K - $148K/yr

Ten4 works with some of the best ad agencies, start-ups, production studios, and video game shops. * Drive animation performance without pushing out of a believable and realistic style; your hand ...

Ten4

Senior Gaming Animator

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$129K - $148K/yr

Ten4 works with some of the best ad agencies, start-ups, production studios, and video game shops. * Drive animation performance without pushing out of a believable and realistic style; your hand ...

Rouge Studios

Cinematic Animator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

Experience animating cinematics for video games. * Passionate about storytelling, and games. * Technical Skills: Proficient with motion‑capture, performance‑capture, and hand‑keyed animation ...

Cinnamon

Technical Animator / Rigger

Atlanta, GA · On-site

The Technical Animator / Rigger will design, build, and maintain character and creature rigs for ... Understanding of video game pipelines and real-time engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) is highly ...

Keywords Studios Plc

The Designer / Animator is a temporary role working closely with our Creative and Post-Production ... Gaming Culture: A personal passion for and deep familiarity with video games is strongly preferred ...

Keywords Studios Plc

NY · On-site

The Designer / Animator is a temporary role working closely with our Creative and Post-Production ... Gaming Culture: A personal passion for and deep familiarity with video games is strongly preferred ...

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How much do video games animator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for video games 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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Lead 3D Animator - Virtual Reality

Irvine, CA

Immersive Entertainment
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Job description

Company Description

We create next-generation Virtual Reality Content that represents a new form of entertainment. We bridge the gap between video games and movies, providing a level of immersion, emotional engagement and realism never before seen.

Job Description
  • Creation of high quality game animations in collaboration with concept artists and CCO
  • Define the animation pipelines for maximum quality and efficiency
  • Leading the animation team
  • Ensure animation deliverables meet project defined timelines and budgets
  • Set quality standards for animation on the project
  • Set up a system to share knowledge and techniques across the studio
  • Mentoring animators


Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in game development
  • Expert knowledge in key frame creature & character animation of Max/Maya using FK and IK in a variety of styles
  • Expertise in knowledge of creature anatomy, motion, weight, acting and timing applied to 3D animation
  • Understanding of game animation practices and standards
  • Foundational knowledge of composition, editing and cinematic storytelling
  • Exceptional skill in animating realistic creatures
  • Create unique and innovative solutions for solving character animation issues
  • Experience with both motion capture in key frame techniques
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • English language
  • Strong team player and leader by example
Additional Information

Pluses

  • Shipped AAA PC or console titles as a Senior 3D Animator
  • Work experience with Unreal Engine 4
  • Understanding the difference between developing for VR compared to traditional game development.
  • A passion for developing and playing virtual reality experiences


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