animation director

The Walt Disney Company

<div><div>Job ID 10136257 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Branded Television Date posted Nov. 07, 2025
<div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Summary:</h4>
<div>The Animation Supervisor creates, defines, guides, supports, and advises on animation from pre-production through final delivery. Maintaining the visual performance of animation across the series, this role requires the assurance that all character animation meets the show&rsquo;s stylistic vision and narrative while working to define the style, tone, and performance language. 
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Work closely with EP, Supervising Producer, Supervising Director, and Director(s) to establish the animation style of the series.</li><li>
Work with the Producer, Supervising Producer, CG Supervisor, Line Producer, and Animation Service Provider to ensure the animation style can be produced within the budget and schedule parameters.</li><li>
Work with the Supervising Producer, CG Supervisor, and Animation Service Provider to arrive at technical solutions required to achieve the artistic style of animation.</li><li>
Identify and troubleshoot issues with character modeling, character facial rigs, and character body rigging.</li><li>
Identify and troubleshoot animation issues from acting mechanics to technical problems.</li><li>
Act as a liaison between Disney Television Animation and Animation Service Provider, building a relationship with their Animation Leads to the highest quality performances.</li><li>
Write animation handout notes describing the acting, emotion, and action of each shot / sequence.</li><li>
Write camera notes describing the lens choice and speed of camera moves.</li><li>
Advise and support the animators in achieving the desired style and meet milestones.</li><li>
Attend reviews and oversee shot deliveries to approve and/or make retake notes on all shots coming out of the animation department.</li><li>
Be responsible for maintaining continuity and consistency within the series. Providing consistent and clear feedback to the animation department.</li><li>
Demonstrate animation techniques, motivate, and inspire animators at the Animation Service Provider.</li><li>
Additional duties as necessary, for example, show documentation, guides, and bibles.</li></ul> 
Qualifications<ul><li>
Trained CG Animator, hand-drawn animation is a plus.</li><li>
Experience as a professional Animator and/or Animation Supervisor in Television and / or Feature Animation.</li><li>
Experience with character animation. Proven excellence with action, comedic, and emotional moments.</li><li>
Understanding of anatomy, perspective, composition, and cinematic storytelling.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to solve problems of weight, balance, movement, space, construction, and proportion.</li><li>
Demonstrated proficiency with the principles of animation timing and the dynamics of animals and human figures in action.</li><li>
Demonstrated acting and staging skills and the ability to caricature features, actions, and emotions required.</li><li>
Experience with outsourced pipelines preferred.</li><li>
Good team player.</li></ul>
Skills<ul><li>
CG Animation experience required. 2D Animation experience a plus.</li><li>
Expert proficiency in Maya.</li><li>
Experience with production tracking tools like Shotgrid/ftrack a plus.</li><li>
Familiarity with USD-based pipelines a plus.</li><li>
Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible.</li><li>
Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen.</li></ul>
Education<ul><li>
Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience</li></ul> 
 
Job Location: Glendale, CA 
The pay rate for this role in California is $72.15 to $79.37 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate&rsquo;s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.</div></div></div></div>

Animation Supervisor - CG Series (Disney Television Animation)

APCO Worldwide

<div>Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Art Director with a strong background in video editing and/or animation. The ideal candidate will lead the ideation and design language on clients/projects across all channels. Candidate must be proficient in generative AI in image, video, and sound. 
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
<ul><li>Lead the development and execution of visual concepts across digital, print, social, and motion
</li><li>Direct the creation of storyboards, animations, layouts, and production-ready assets
</li><li>Supervise and mentor designers, editors, and animators&mdash;ensuring a high standard of quality and creativity
</li><li>Integrate AI design tools and workflows into creative processes to boost efficiency and output
</li><li>Collaborate with marketing, content, and product teams to align visuals with brand strategy
</li><li>Maintain visual consistency across all brand materials and touchpoints
</li><li>Stay ahead of design, AI, and animation trends to bring innovative ideas to the table
</li>Present ideas and concepts clearly to stakeholders and clients 
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Requirements
<ul><li>6+ years of relevant experience
</li><li>Strong portfolio showcasing a mix of branding, design, digital, and motion.
</li><li>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, and AI-powered design tools
</li><li>Experience with video editing and animation software (After Effects and Premiere Pro)
</li><li>Solid understanding of brand systems, typography, layout, and motion principles
</li><li>Excellent communication, and time management skills
</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
</li>Travel will be required 
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</li></ul>Careers at APCO
Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.</div>

Art Director

Ghostpunch Games

Description
 
As Lead Animator, you’ll drive the animation quality, direction, and workflows across a range of high-end game projects. You’ll lead a team of animators delivering fluid, expressive, and technically sound character, creature, and gameplay animations, whether fully keyframed or motion-capture based.
 
You’ll lead key co-development (co-dev) projects and help establish scalable animation pipelines, documentation, and quality standards that support both internal production and collaboration with global partner studios. Working closely with the global art leadership team, you’ll help facilitate cross-studio collaboration between North America, Asia, and Europe, ensuring creative alignment and consistent production standards worldwide.
 
Responsibilities: 
Lead the creation of high-quality keyframe and motion capture animations for characters, creatures, and gameplay systems.
 
Define and maintain the animation vision, quality bar, and technical consistency across projects.
 
Collaborate with Design, Tech Art, Rigging, and Engineering to integrate animation smoothly into gameplay and narrative systems.
 
Review internal and outsourced animation work, providing clear, constructive feedback to maintain AAA quality benchmarks.
 
Troubleshoot animation, rigging, and implementation issues, and partner with Tech Art to drive continuous pipeline improvements.
 
Mentor and guide a team of animators, supporting their development and onboarding.
 
Partner with production to accurately scope animation deliverables, identify dependencies, and mitigate risks.
 
Maintain project documentation, style guides, and communication with client-side animation leads or directors.
 
Attend internal and external meetings, occasionally outside standard business hours, as needed to support project and business goals.
 
Requirements
 5+ years of professional animation experience in game development, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
 Proven experience delivering AAA-quality gameplay and cinematic animation.
 Advanced proficiency in Maya or MotionBuilder, with a strong grasp of animation principles, body mechanics, timing, and weight.
 Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine (4/5) and/or Unity, including animation blueprints, state machines, and real-time implementation.
 Experience with both keyframe and mocap cleanup and retargeting workflows.
 Strong collaboration skills working with Tech Art, Rigging, and Design teams.
 Excellent communication and leadership skills in English, with experience mentoring and directing distributed teams.
 Prior experience with outsourcing or co-development projects preferred.
 Benefits
 
This role is contract to start with the potential to convert to full time with benefits.
 
Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has grown to become a global force in the video game industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.
 
Our industry-leading services include codev, art production, localization, audio production, quality assurance, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.
 
Help us bring stories to the world. Join Side's global team of passionate gamers and contribute to top-notch game development. Discover opportunities in Asia, North America, South America, Europe, and beyond.
 
Experience our side of life! For more information, visit www.side.inc

Lead Animator (Contract) - North America

JobLeader

Animation Designer vacancy in Medina Saudi Arabia Animation Designer - Medina, Saudi Arabia We are looking for an experienced Animation Designer to join our team in Medina, Saudi Arabia. We are seeking someone who is passionate about animation and has experience creating content for video games, websites, and mobile applications. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of animation concepts, be able to work independently, and have excellent communication skills.This position requires a high degree of creativity and attention to detail. The Animation Designer will be responsible for designing characters, backgrounds and storyboards as well as animating those elements using traditional animation techniques or 3D software. The successful candidate must be able to work quickly while maintaining a high level of quality.We prefer candidates who have experience with Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, or other animation software. Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or Animation are highly preferred. We also prefer candidates who are native English speakers or who have excellent English-language skills. For international candidates, we provide housing assistance upon request and relocation assistance if necessary.

Animation Designer

Glow Beauty on Demand

Animation Designer vacancy in Medina, Saudi Arabia We are looking for an experienced Animation Designer to join our team in Medina, Saudi Arabia. We are seeking someone who is passionate about animation and has experience creating content for video games, websites, and mobile applications. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of animation concepts, be able to work independently, and have excellent communication skills. This position requires a high degree of creativity and attention to detail. The Animation Designer will be responsible for designing characters, backgrounds, and storyboards as well as animating those elements using traditional animation techniques or 3D software. The successful candidate must be able to work quickly while maintaining a high level of quality. We prefer candidates who have experience with Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, or other animation software. Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or Animation are highly preferred. We also prefer candidates who are native English speakers or have excellent English-language skills. For international candidates, we provide housing assistance upon request and relocation assistance if necessary. Seniority level <ul><li>Mid Senior level</li></ul> Employment type <ul><li>Full time</li></ul> Job function <ul><li>Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology</li></ul> Industries <ul><li>Household Services</li></ul> Benefits <ul><li>Housing assistance for international candidates</li><li>Relocation assistance if necessary</li></ul>

SCIENTIFIC GAMES

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 Scientific Games
 
 
 
 Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.
 
 
 
 Position Summary
 
 
 
 
 Main responsibilities will include:
 
 
 
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 Develop and animate 2D characters, props, and backgrounds based on storyboards, concept art, and creative briefs.
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 Understand and accurately convey game character or objects personalities, expressions, and movements through animation.
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 Collaborate with the creative team to ensure consistency in animation style and adherence to project guidelines.
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 Create animatics, layout poses, and in-betweens to produce smooth and fluid character
 
 
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 animations.
 
 
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 Participate in animation reviews and feedback sessions to refine and iterate on animations.
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 Able to create effect layers like rays, glows, glints, and lightings on the given art to make the animation more attractive.
 
 
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 Qualifications And Skills
 
 
 
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 4+ years of experience in animation for films, television, video games, slot or mobile gaming industries or relevant.
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 Strong knowledge in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects
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 Strong knowledge in Spine 2D
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 Strong understanding of animation principles, such as timing, spacing, squash and stretch, and anticipation.
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 Strong knowledge in particle simulations, visual effects, and other physics dynamics.
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 Blender 3D (optional)
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 Digital Drawing skills (optional)
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 BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) or relevant course
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
 
 Bachelor's degree in related field.
 
 
 
 Years Of Related Experience
 
 
 
 Years of experience 4 to 8 years
 
 
 SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you&rsquo;d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.
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Walk in education Viman nagar pune

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