Hiring Animator (Mid-Senior Level)-Age of Learning
About the CompanyAge of Learning® is a leader in Pre-K through 5th grade digital learning, known for award-winning programs like ABCmouse.com®, Adventure Academy™, My Math Academy®, and My Reading Academy®. With over 50M children served worldwide, our mission is to advance equity, access, and opportunity in education. Role OverviewWe’re seeking a hands-on Animator to join our Digital Consumer Products Team, creators of ABCmouse. You’ll bring interfaces and experiences to life through VFX, UI, transitions, and environmental animation—infusing polish, surprise, and delight into our products. This role works closely with designers, artists, tech artists, and developers to deliver optimized, interactive-ready animation. What You’ll Do Craft engaging UI, VFX, and environmental animations that elevate player interaction and immersion. Animate in Rive, Maya, and Unity for use within Flutter. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine and optimize the animation pipeline. Mentor junior animators and provide creative direction. Continuously polish and enhance our existing products. What We’re Looking For 5+ years experience as an Animator in games or interactive products. Strong reel showcasing VFX, motion design, UI animation, and “game feel.” Expertise in Rive, After Effects, Unity, Maya (2D + basic 3D). Solid understanding of animation pipelines, optimization, and integration. Strong eye for detail, communication, and collaboration. Experience mentoring other animators is a plus. Nice to Have Character animation & rigging (2D/3D). Unity particle emitter experience. Compensation & Benefits💰 Salary range: $80,000–$95,000 USD, based on experience.✅ 90% coverage of employee health premiums, 65% for dependents.✅ 401(k) with employer match.✅ 15–20 vacation days, 12 paid holidays, 9 sick days, 16 volunteer hours.✅ Hybrid or fully remote flexibility. Application Requirement: Please include a portfolio/demo reel with your application.