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Animation Supervisor Jobs

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Types of Animation Supervisor Jobs We Cover

We curate supervisory and lead animation roles across games, film, and TV.

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Animation Supervisor

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Lead Animator

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Animation Director

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Gameplay Animation Lead

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Cinematic Supervisor

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Creature Animation Lead

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Character Animation Lead

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Technical Animation Supervisor

Studios Hiring Animation Supervisors

We pull animation supervisor jobs from studios worldwide, including:

Ubisoft
Netflix
DNEG
Electronic Arts
Bardel Entertainment
Flying Bark Productions
Blue Zoo Animation Studio
Skydance Animation
+ Many More

Animation Supervisor Salary Ranges (2026)

What you can expect to earn as an animation supervisor in 2026.

Junior Animator
$52K - $72K
Mid-Level Animator
$62K - $85K
Senior Animator
$105K - $148K
Lead Animator
$118K - $158K

*Based on ArtBlast's Animator pay bands, the closest tracked discipline. An animation supervisor is a leadership role and typically sits at the senior to lead end. US market data; varies by location, studio size, and experience.

Skills Employers Look For

What you need to land an animation supervisor job in 2026.

🖥️ Software

  • Autodesk Maya
  • MotionBuilder
  • Unreal Engine
  • ShotGrid
  • Blender

🎯 Craft

  • Animation direction
  • Performance and acting
  • Shot review and dailies
  • Style and quality control
  • Storytelling

🎮 Technical Skills

  • Rigging and pipeline knowledge
  • Motion capture workflows
  • Scheduling and bidding
  • Reference and previs
  • Engine animation systems

💡 Soft Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Clear feedback
  • Mentoring animators
  • Time and resource management
  • Cross-department communication

Animation Supervisor Jobs FAQ

How do I find animation supervisor jobs?
ArtBlast curates animation supervisor jobs daily from studios worldwide. Subscribe to get 10-60+ opportunities every morning with direct apply links.
What is the average animation supervisor salary?
Using ArtBlast Animator bands, a supervisor is a leadership role at the senior to lead end, earning roughly $105K-$148K at senior level and $118K-$158K at lead level in the US. Exact pay varies by studio and location.
What does an animation supervisor do?
An animation supervisor leads a team of animators, reviews shots and dailies, sets the quality and style bar, and works with directors and production to deliver animation on schedule.
What software do animation supervisors use?
Maya and MotionBuilder for animation, review tools such as ShotGrid, and engines like Unreal for real-time projects. Most supervisors come from a hands-on animation background.
Are there remote animation supervisor jobs?
Yes. Many studios hire remote and hybrid supervisors. ArtBlast includes work model info on every listing so you can filter by remote, hybrid, or on-site.

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