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Types of Animation Jobs We Cover

We curate all types of animator positions from game studios worldwide.

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Character Animator

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Gameplay Animator

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Cinematic Animator

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Rigging Artist

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Facial Animator

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Motion Capture Artist

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Technical Animator

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Creature Animator

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Combat Animator

Studios Hiring Animators

We pull animation jobs from hundreds of game studios, including:

Naughty Dog

Santa Monica Studio

Insomniac

Riot Games

Blizzard

Epic Games

Rockstar

Ubisoft

CD Projekt Red

Bungie

343 Industries

Respawn

Crystal Dynamics

+ Hundreds More

Animator Salary Ranges (2026)

What you can expect to earn as an animator in the game industry.

For a full city-by-city breakdown and negotiation data, see the full animation artist salary guide.

Junior Animator

$55K – $75K

Mid-Level Animator

$75K – $100K

Senior Animator

$100K – $135K

Lead Animator

$125K – $165K

*US market data. Salaries vary by location, studio size, and experience.

Skills Employers Look For

What you need to land an animation job in the game industry.

🖥️ Software

Maya
MotionBuilder
Blender
Unreal Engine
Unity

🎯 Animation Skills

12 principles of animation
Body mechanics
Weight and timing
Poses and silhouettes
Acting and emotion

🎮 Game-Specific

State machines
Blend trees
Animation cycles
Root motion
IK/FK workflows

💡 Soft Skills

Taking direction
Iteration and polish
Cross-team collaboration
Meeting deadlines
Clear communication

Animation Jobs FAQ

How do I find animation jobs?

ArtBlast sends curated animation jobs daily from top studios like Naughty Dog, Riot, and Insomniac. Subscribe and check your inbox every morning for 10-60+ opportunities with direct apply links, salary info, and applicant counts.

What skills do game animators need?

Proficiency in Maya or MotionBuilder. Strong understanding of the 12 principles of animation, body mechanics, and timing. Knowledge of game engine workflows including state machines, blend trees, and animation cycles.

What is the average game animator salary?

In the US: Junior Animators earn $55K-$75K, Mid-Level $75K-$100K, Senior $100K-$135K, and Lead positions $125K-$165K. Salaries vary by location, studio size, and specialization.

Are there remote animation jobs?

Yes, many studios offer remote or hybrid animator positions. ArtBlast includes work model information (remote, hybrid, on-site) for every job listing so you can filter accordingly.

How do I become a game animator?

Build a demo reel with 30-60 seconds of your best work showing body mechanics, locomotion cycles, and acting. Learn Maya and game engine basics. Study animation in games you love. Consider starting with mobile or indie studios.

What’s the difference between animation specializations?

Gameplay Animators create real-time interactive animations. Cinematic Animators work on cutscenes and trailers. Riggers build character skeletons. Technical Animators bridge art and engineering with tools and systems. Facial Animators specialize in expressions and dialogue.

Targeting a specific studio? See the Respawn Entertainment Studio Career Guide.

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