Top 20 Entry level animation Jobs in California

Animations Technician
Universal Studios Hollywood —Universal City, CA
- From $32.78 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Jr. 3D Artist
World Tech Toys —Glendale, CA
- $27 - $30 an hour
- Overtime
- Office
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Music Assistant
DreamWorks Animation —Glendale, CA
- $47,500 - $60,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Jr. Graphic Designer
El Pollo Loco —Costa Mesa, CA
- $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Merchandising
- Office
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Lighting Artist, Environment (Contingent)
PlayStation Global —Santa Monica, CA
- $57.98 - $72.45 an hour
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Criminal background check
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Story Artist
Skydance —Los Angeles, CA
- $2,388.40 - $4,200.00 a week
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Anatomy knowledge
- Mid-level
- 1 year
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Technical Artist
FortyFive —Mountain View, CA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Python
- Under 1 year
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Graphic Designer
Matic —Menlo Park, CA
- $96,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Under 1 year
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Product Designer
Triumph —San Francisco, CA
- $140,000 - $210,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- 1 year
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
2D Effects Artist (Temporary/Freelance)
Skydance —Los Angeles, CA
- Remote
- 1 year
- Entry level
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Framestore —Los Angeles, CA
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- 1 year
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Coordinator, Digital Marketing
NBCUniversal —Universal City, CA
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Freelance: Digital Matte Painting - USA
Framestore —Los Angeles, CA
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Linux
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Web Designer / Developer
Comentum Corp —San Diego, CA
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
Freelance: Nuke - Los Angeles
Framestore —Los Angeles, CA
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Organizational skills
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Marketing Growth Designer - Contract
Punchcut —San Francisco, CA
- $35 - $65 an hour
- Contract
- Remote
- Marketing
- Research
- Mid-level
- 401(k)
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Social Media & Content Coordinator - TCG Games
The Upper Deck Company —Carlsbad, CA
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 1 year
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Business Presentation Professional - I
AmNet Services, Inc. —San Francisco, CA
- Contract
- 1 year
- Entry level
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Animations Technician

Universal Studios Hollywood -
Universal City, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $32.78 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

PLC-based control system operation
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Mechanical fabrication
Electrical work
NDT Certification
Electronic systems troubleshooting
GD&T
Quality assurance
Hydraulic system maintenance
Quality control
Following blueprint specifications
Machining equipment
Pneumatic system maintenance
Quality control operations
Certified Welding Inspector
Electrical control system maintenance
Welding
Electrical maintenance
Metal forming fabrication
Technical Proficiency

Full Job Description

Become an integral part of our technical team as an Animations Technician, where you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and ensuring the safe operation of ride systems and show-quality elements across the theme park. Reporting to the Animations Foreman/Gang Boss, you’ll collaborate closely with team members to monitor technical equipment, conduct daily inspections, perform repairs, and complete preventative maintenance on show characters, effects, ride vehicles, and other animation elements.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the accuracy of parts and ensuring accountability while adhering to strict safety protocols, guidelines, and quality control standards. Your problem-solving skills will be essential for troubleshooting technical issues, resolving conflicts, and addressing challenges in high-pressure situations. Additionally, you’ll support the team by organizing and allocating resources, completing administrative tasks, and providing timely and precise communication to internal departments and external partners. A strong working knowledge of technical disciplines—including mechanical/structural, hydraulic/pneumatic, electrical/electronic systems, and program logic controllers—is essential. Your dedication to teamwork, precision, and delivering exceptional results will ensure immersive and memorable experiences for guests of all ages.

Responsibilities:

Assist in all attraction maintenance functions assigned. Respond and resolve maintenance issues that affect show quality of all characters, effects and ride vehicles in a timely manner. Allocate resources as needed. Ensure that work is performed correctly and follows approved procedures for ride system safety, show quality, operation and compliance of all rides, shows and effects in the park.
Communicate accurately matters regarding the operational status of all attractions and show venues to the Gang Boss and/or Foreman as well as department heads as it pertains to the Animations department.
Support animations requests of all operating groups/departments within USH in a timely and professional manner.
Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures within Technical Services and USH at large. Understand and demonstrate the proper use of safety practices and ensure department standards are maintained and safety policies for the Park upheld.
Maintains machines and equipment in safe, operating order. Complete daily inspection sheets and related repairs. Ensure that work performed is correctly documented. Ensure that unscheduled work performed is correctly documented
Assist in the development and implementation of processes which enhance system efficiencies and increase productivity
Maintain proficiency in all areas as it pertains to his/her area(s) of responsibilities assigned.
Maintains and controls inventories at levels adequate to sustain efficient operations.
Promote and provide extraordinary guest service for both internal and external guests; answer questions and offer information in a courteous manner. Seek to provide assistance to guests, where appropriate.
Assist other technical staff in assessing and resolving technical failures.
Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Characteristics

Theme Park Operations knowledge and experience
Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of employees and management, and willingness to give assistance to co-workers. Strong team player.
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
Strong time management skills
Ability to multi-task and be flexible is essential

Requirements:

Eligible candidates must be fully available to work early mornings, mid-day, afternoon, evening, late night, and/or overnight shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
College degree or Technical School Certification and/or Specialized Technical training in applicable disciplines
Must possess a broad knowledge of the following disciplines: Electrical/electronic, Hydraulic/pneumatic, Mechanical/Structural, Welding/Fabricating, Program Logic Controllers (PLC), Machining, Inventory Control Inspection, Quality control procedures
Experienced in metal fabrication, designs and technical blueprints for all the disciplines listed above
Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written on a technical level
Flexible to daily/weekly schedule changes
Able to work independently
Requires moderate to heavy physical exertion
Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull heavy materials and objects up to 50lbs.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, etc. for extended periods of time
1-3 years technical and trade experience
Basic understanding of the disciplines related to Electrical/Electronic Hydraulic/Pneumatic Mechanical/Structural and Program Logic Controllers (PLC)
Basic understanding of metal fabrication, designs and blueprints
Ability & willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Pay:

The pay rate for this role is $32.78 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32.78 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Experience:

technical and trade: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Universal City, CA 91608 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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entry level animation jobs in california

Animations Technician

Jr. 3D Artist

Music Assistant

Jr. Graphic Designer

Lighting Artist, Environment (Contingent)

Story Artist

Technical Artist

Graphic Designer

Product Designer

2D Effects Artist (Temporary/Freelance)

Freelance: Motion Graphics & Design - USA

Coordinator, Digital Marketing

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Web Designer / Developer

Freelance: Nuke - Los Angeles

Marketing Growth Designer - Contract

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