2026 Animation Entry-level Jobs in California
Recent graduates who hold a degree in animation or a relevant field will be excited to find that there are many entry-level jobs in animation available. Many of these animation jobs are with major animation studios such as Pixar and Walt Disney, which both have extensive college-level hiring programs. All it takes is one good position to get your foot in the door and to embark on an exciting career in animation, in which you could potentially earn as much as $28 per hour or more, according to the 2010 projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Animation entry-level jobs, in addition to paying well, are very exciting. Imagine working next to acclaimed animators to create cartoons, visual effects, special features and more that will be seen by millions of people in movies, in advertising campaigns, and even on some of your favorite television programs! When you work near such celebrated artists, you’ll be able to learn from them and develop your skills as an artist--something that can benefit you both personally and professionally. As of 2010, there were around 66,500 jobs in animation and, based on projections, that figure has certainly increased in number over the past few years. These positions are not intended to stay stagnant. Animators are brought in for the expressed purpose of discovering new skill and talent, so if you have what it takes, you could find yourself being promoted until you’re one of those “top artists” that everyone is raving about and clamoring to work with.
Assistant Manager, WW New Media Metadata & Art Servicing
$70,500-$70,500 per year
Brand & Visual Designer
Content Specialist - Storyline
3D Motion Graphic / Video Designer - 2261
Expression of Interest - Character Artist
Expression of Interest - Rigging Artist
VDC Project Lead (I, II, Sr)
Rhino 3D Modeling Supervisor
VDC Engineer
Rhino/Revit BIM QA Lead
Social Media & Content Coordinator
Technical Curriculum Developer
Expression of Interest - Asset Artist
DreamWorks Technology - Web Tools Engineer
$125,000-$125,000 per year
Architectural Project Manager - Aviation Projects
Airline Customer Service Supervisor in IAH Airport
Premium Host in ATL Airport for Prestigious International Airline - Starting Pay $19.50/hr
Inspector, NDT II
Aerospace Maintenance Duty Officer (Reserve)
Field Service Representative (California)
Quality Analyst, Senior
Customer Service Representative in San Diego Airport
Airline Account Manager - Starting at $70K+
Airline Customer Service Agent (CHINESE SPEAKERS) AM/PM shift - $22.55 w Health, $25.00 wo
Airline Customer Service Agent (JAPANESE SPEAKERS) AM shift - $22.55 w Health / $25.00 wo
Airline Customer Service Representative (AM Shifts) - $20/hr
Chief Inspector for 145 Repair Station
Welder I
Model Fabricator
Systems Engineer, MBSE
Systems Safety and Certification Engineer
Project Management Support Specialist
Administrative Assistant - Division of Occupational Therapy - Winchester
Cybersecurity Engineer
Ramp Supervisor
$85,000 per year
Aerospace Sales Support Administrator
Software Architecture and Certification Engineer
Project Manager - Utilities Coordinator
Staff Consultant - Surface Transportation Noise
Senior Plant Manager – Food Manufacturing
Project Controls Cost Sr Advisor
Project Controls - Cost Development Advisor
Senior Scheduler Utilities
CDL Driver
Local CDL A/B Truck Driver
05329- Quality Inspector
VDC Engineer
Scheduler
LAWA Senior Project Manager V
SFO General Operations Manager
Junior Systems Engineer
NAMS2 - Software Engineer
Process Engineer
$60,000-$60,000 per year
Aircraft Mechanic / A&P Technician, Piston Aircraft - POC Airport
LAWA Project Manager II for Fire Station 51
Capability Assessment Experimentation and Future Requirements Analyst
LAWA Sr. Project Controls Manager (Level III)
Associate Structural Engineer
Video Specialist (Kids)
Composite Prototype Technician
NDTE Technician, Electronics, Intermediate
Structures Engineer, Hypersonic Air Vehicles | On-Site Opportunity | Fastwater Staffing
Analyst, Senior
Structures Engineer, Air Vehicles | On-site Opportunity | Fastwater Staffing
Analyst, Senior (RCT)
Construction Logistics Specialist III
Construction Logistics Specialist II
Commissioning Lead Project Manager
Construction Logistics Specialist IV - Area Resident Manager
AutoCAD Draftsman
LAWA Sr. Cost Engineer (Level III)
LAWA Design Manager III T7 & T8
LAWA Construction Manager V
LAWA Construction Manager III
LAWA Construction Manager IV T7, T8
LAWA Design Manager III
Sr. Construction Scheduler (Level III)
Senior Acquisition Analyst
Lead Document Control Technician (Level III)
LAWA Project Manager III
Certified Public Accountant
International Programs Systems Engineer
Business Growth Manager - International Programs
Entry Level ASIC/FPGA Design Verification Engineer
Entry Level Engineers - Satellite/Space Systems Rotational Program
Staff Engineer, Systems Engineering
$213,274-$260,668 per year
International Expat: Staff Engineer, Systems Engineering and Integration
$213,274-$288,750 per year














