How much does an Animation Director make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for an Animation Director in the United States is $46 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $41 and $51. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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What is an Animation Director?

An Animation Director is the director in charge of all aspects of the animation process during the production of an animated film or an animated segment for a live action film or television....

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DreamWorks Animation - Glendale , CA
Company Description DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the ... Direct greenlight process for all straight-to-SVOD film and television content, and present ...
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Huntington University has an opening for a Visiting Professor of Animation in our Peoria, Arizona ... Questions can be emailed to Andy McKee, Director of Human Resources.
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Concorde Education - Los Angeles , CA
Under the supervision of the Director of Educational Development, plans and facilitates collaborative and interactive digital animation instructional sessions. Major Duties: * Meets regularly with ...
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PocketWatch, Inc. - Culver City , CA
Remote Reporting to: Sr. Director of Animation Salary: $25 - $30 / hourly We invite YOU to be YOU Pocket.watch is dedicated to surprising and delighting Generation Alpha, the most diverse generation ...
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Pipeworks Studios - Eugene , OR
A focus on animation support from rigging to pipelines to tools for animation * A strong ... or directed and a resume detailing the projects/studios that they have been a part of. A technical ...
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Indigo Slate - Seattle , WA
Creative Director - 2D motion We're seeking a taste-making creative and master of 2D animation filmmaking. You're an industry expert who can think big. You have a passion to go even bigger, and you ...
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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Animation Director in the United States. The average hourly rate for Animation Director ranges from $41 to $51 with the average hourly pay of $46. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $44 to $56 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $51.

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