Production Artist
Columbus, OH · On-site
10 of the Most Popular Types of Animation Director Jobs in 2026
See what kind of roles similar to Animation Director jobs are hiring now
A career as an animation director does not absolutely require you to have specific degrees, experience, or qualifications, though most successful directors have degrees in art, film, or animation. During school you should pursue opportunities to intern at animation studios or production companies; in addition to learning valuable skills, you will form social networks that can help with later job searches. Many animation directors begin their careers as animators and join the animation guild, which protects worker rights and can help you define a career path.
If you are interested in a job related to Animation Director, here are some popular related job searches with the most open positions on ZipRecruiter.
Top Types Of Animation Director Jobs
Manager Animation
Salary range: $114,000 - $116,500
Manager Animation is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Manager Animation jobs pay between $114,000 (25th percentile) and $116,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Manager Animation job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Freelance Casting Director
Salary range: $67,000 - $74,500
Freelance Casting Director is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Freelance Casting Director jobs pay between $67,000 (25th percentile) and $74,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Freelance Casting Director job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Art Director Animation
Salary range: $121,000 - $127,000
Art Director Animation is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Art Director Animation jobs pay between $121,000 (25th percentile) and $127,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Art Director Animation job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Animation Motion Graphics
Salary range: $58,000 - $88,500
Animation Motion Graphics is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Animation Motion Graphics jobs pay between $58,000 (25th percentile) and $88,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Animation Motion Graphics job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Anime Illustrator
Salary range: $38,500 - $68,000
Anime Illustrator is a typical job search query Most salaries for Anime Illustrator jobs pay between $38,500 (25th percentile) and $68,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Anime Illustrator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Animation Designer
Salary range: $58,000 - $109,000
Animation Designer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Animation Designer jobs pay between $58,000 (25th percentile) and $109,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Animation Designer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Comic Book Publishing
Salary range: $27,000 - $33,000
Comic Book Publishing is a typical job search query Most salaries for Comic Book Publishing jobs pay between $27,000 (25th percentile) and $33,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Comic Book Publishing job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Remote Assistant Art Director
Salary range: $30,000 - $49,000
Remote Assistant Art Director is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Assistant Art Director jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $49,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote Assistant Art Director job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Online Concept Art Intern
Salary range: $30,000 - $40,000
Online Concept Art Intern is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Online Concept Art Intern jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $40,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Online Concept Art Intern job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Remote Experiential Creative Director
Salary range: $87,500 - $149,000
Remote Experiential Creative Director is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Experiential Creative Director jobs pay between $87,500 (25th percentile) and $149,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote Experiential Creative Director job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.