Animation Job Boards and Networking Resources
Breaking into animation rarely happens by sending one resume. Jobs come from a mix of job boards, networking, community participation, and timing.
This page collects some of the best resources I know for finding animation, VFX, and game industry opportunities.
I recommend checking a few of these regularly and setting up email alerts where possible.
Industry Job Spreadsheet
One of the most valuable resources available for animation job seekers is the Industry Job Spreadsheet, compiled by Chris Mayne.
This spreadsheet tracks job openings across many animation, VFX, and game studios and can be filtered to show specific roles.
Salary and Career Research
Understanding your value in the industry is important when negotiating offers or freelance rates.
These sites allow you to search by job title, studio, location, and years of experience.
Glassdoor Animation Salaries
https://www.glassdoor.com
Salary Calculator
https://www.salary.com
Glassdoor can also be useful for:
• Studio reviews
• Interview experiences
• Compensation ranges
• Workplace diversity information
Animation Job Boards
These are job boards I check regularly.
Major Industry Boards
Zerply
https://zerply.com/jobs
LinkedIn Jobs
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs
CreativeHeads
https://www.creativeheads.net
Glassdoor Jobs
https://www.glassdoor.com/Job
Entertainment Careers
http://www.entertainmentcareers.net/graphic-design-animation-vfx-jobs/jcat.asp?jcat=104
Greenlight Jobs
https://www.greenlightjobs.com
Rachelle Lewis Talent
https://rachellelewis.com/gigs/
Major Studio Career Pages
Students often forget to check studio career pages directly, which is where many jobs appear first.
Disney Careers
https://jobs.disneycareers.com
DreamWorks Careers
https://jobs.nbcunicareers.com
Sony Pictures Animation Careers
https://www.sonypicturesjobs.com
Netflix Animation Jobs
https://jobs.netflix.com
Nickelodeon Careers
https://www.paramount.com/careers
Specialized Animation and VFX Boards
Animated Jobs
http://www.animatedjobs.com
Animation Guild Job Archive
https://animationguild.org/about-the-guild/jobs-post-archive/
CG Society Jobs
http://forums.cgsociety.org/forumdisplay.php?f=319
AWN Job Board
http://jobs.awn.com
Animation Jobs (UK but global listings)
https://www.animationjobs.co.uk
ScreenSkills Animation Jobs
https://www.screenskills.com/jobs
Game Industry Jobs
Many animators now move between film, TV, and games, so these are valuable.
Epic Games Careers
https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/careers
Blizzard Careers
https://careers.blizzard.com
Ubisoft Careers
https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/company/careers
Riot Games Careers
https://www.riotgames.com/en/work-with-us
General Job Sites (Set Alerts)
These work best if you create alerts for terms like Character Animator, 3D Animator, or Layout Artist.
Indeed
https://www.indeed.com
Lensa
https://lensa.com
JobMonkey
https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com
Membership-Based Job Boards
Women in Animation Job Board
https://wia.clubexpress.com
Women in Animation
https://womeninanimation.org
Velvet Jobs
https://www.velvetjobs.com
Animation World Network (news and jobs)
https://www.awn.com
Portfolio and Visibility Platforms
These help artists get discovered, not just apply.
ArtStation
https://www.artstation.com
Behance
https://www.behance.net
Remote Work Boards
Remote animation work is much more common now.
We Work Remotely
https://weworkremotely.com
Remote OK
https://remoteok.com
Industry Networking and Community Sites
Networking is one of the most important parts of finding work. Many jobs are filled before they ever appear on job boards.
These communities and sites help artists stay connected to the industry.
VFX and Animation Jobs Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/VFX.work/
CG Society Forums
http://forums.cgsociety.org
Animation Career Review
http://www.animationcareerreview.com
Animation Podcast
http://animationpodcast.com
ArtStation Magazine
http://magazine.artstation.com
Dribbble
https://dribbble.com
DeviantArt
http://www.deviantart.com
CG Society Portfolios
http://www.cgsociety.org/portfolios/
Animation Guild Blog
http://animationguildblog.blogspot.com
The Animation Blog
http://www.theanimationblog.com
Animation Meat
http://www.animationmeat.com
Don Bluth Animation
http://donbluthanimation.com
Animation Tips and Tricks
http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com
John K Blog
http://johnkstuff.blogspot.com
All Bets Are Off
http://allbetsareoff.com
A Bit of Technical
http://www.ricardoayasta.com
11 Second Club
http://www.11secondclub.com
Yowp
http://yowpyowp.blogspot.com
Legal Information for Freelancers
Freelance classification rules can affect taxes, contracts, and employment status.
California Department of Industrial Relations
Classification of Freelance Workers
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/FAQ_IndependentContractor.htm
One More Important Tip
Many animation jobs are filled through referrals and professional relationships rather than job boards.
Participating in industry communities, sharing your work, and maintaining relationships with other artists can be just as important as submitting applications.