10 Animator jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Animator Jobs in 2026

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To become an animator, you need an associate or bachelor’s degree in animation, art, computer graphics, or a similar field. Although much of animation is now done using computers, you should still have a strong ability to sketch, draw, and draft by hand, which is helpful for presenting storyboards to producers or clients. Other required technical skills include the ability to work with 2D and 3D modeling software, understanding how to link your animations with background images to make frames, and knowledge of how to combine sound with characters’ movement.

If you are interested in a job related to Animator, here are some popular related job searches with the most open positions on ZipRecruiter.

Top Types Of Animator Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Animator positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Remote 3D Animator

    Salary range: $49,500 - $62,500

    Remote 3D Animator is a typical job search query Most salaries for Remote 3D Animator jobs pay between $49,500 (25th percentile) and $62,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Remote 3D Animator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Remote Technical Animator

    Salary range: $45,500 - $133,000

    Remote Technical Animator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Technical Animator jobs pay between $45,500 (25th percentile) and $133,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Remote Technical Animator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Maya Animator Remote

    Salary range: $45,500 - $133,000

    Maya Animator Remote is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Maya Animator Remote jobs pay between $45,500 (25th percentile) and $133,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Maya Animator Remote job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • 3D Animator

    Salary range: $49,500 - $62,500

    A 3D animator combines art and science to produce 3D animated creations. These artists generate visual designs on a computer and use 3D printing technology to make a tangible model of their concept. Examples of 3D animation products include gaming equipment, film props, and medical illustrations. Most 3D animators work in a studio setting among a team of other 3D animators, each person contributing to the projects based on their strengths.

  • Remote Animation Background Artist

    Salary range: $51,500 - $68,500

    Remote Animation Background Artist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Animation Background Artist jobs pay between $51,500 (25th percentile) and $68,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Remote Animation Background Artist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Technical Animator

    Salary range: $45,500 - $133,000

    Technical Animator is a common job search query. Most salaries for Technical Animator jobs pay between $45,500 (25th percentile) and $133,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Technical Animator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Remote Animation

    Salary range: $45,500 - $133,000

    Remote Animation is a common job search query. Most salaries for Remote Animation jobs pay between $45,500 (25th percentile) and $133,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote Animation job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Remote 2D Animation Rigging

    Salary range: $45,500 - $133,000

    Remote 2D Animation Rigging is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote 2D Animation Rigging jobs pay between $45,500 (25th percentile) and $133,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote 2D Animation Rigging job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Unreal Engine Gameplay Animator

    Salary range: $45,500 - $133,000

    Unreal Engine Gameplay Animator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Unreal Engine Gameplay Animator jobs pay between $45,500 (25th percentile) and $133,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Unreal Engine Gameplay Animator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Remote Indie Animation

    Salary range: $45,500 - $133,000

    Remote Indie Animation is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Indie Animation jobs pay between $45,500 (25th percentile) and $133,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote Indie Animation job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.