Animator

Nissan; Hampton (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first flexibility

Parental leave

Stipend for tools & courses

Job summary

Nissan in Hampton, VA is seeking an Animator to contribute across project phases, from planning to delivery. The role emphasizes translating stakeholder needs into concrete plans and maintaining momentum at the Hampton site.

You should bring a portfolio demonstrating general expertise, strong prioritization, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse teams. Hybrid work and a focus on timely, impactful results are expected.

Qualifications

• Portfolio or work samples showing general expertise.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Comfort with hybrid work and people-centered workplace.
• 5+ years of standing behind your own estimates.

Responsibilities

• Respond to internal and external requests in a timely, professional manner.
• Translate fuzzy stakeholder asks into a crisp Analytical Thinking plan.
• Support daily operations at our Hampton site and keep workflows moving.
• Own the boring middle of a project, not just the kickoff.
• Deliver high-energy results that align with broader business objectives.
• Earn the trust to make ego-light judgment calls without a committee.
• Anticipate the VA compliance wrinkle before it becomes a fire.

Skills

Portfolio samples

Prioritization under deadlines

Hybrid work comfort

5+ years experience behind estimates

Clear communication

Job description

Whether you're early in your career or seasoned, this Animator role offers a real chance to make your mark. The $65,000 - $93,000 is the floor, not the ceiling; with 3 years and general ownership, this Nissan role keeps rising.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to internal and external requests in a timely, professional manner
• Translate fuzzy stakeholder asks into a crisp Analytical Thinking plan
• Support daily operations at our Hampton site and keep workflows moving
• Own the boring middle of a project, not just the kickoff
• Deliver high-energy results that align with broader business objectives
• Earn the trust to make ego-light judgment calls without a committee
• Anticipate the VA compliance wrinkle before it becomes a fire

What You'll Bring

• A portfolio or work samples that demonstrate your general expertise
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
• Comfort with hybrid arrangements and the rhythms of a people-centered workplace
• At least 5 years of standing behind your own estimates
• The composure to deliver bad news early and clearly
• Comfort presenting to a VA-wide audience without a script
• A communicator who can disagree without making it personal

There's a reason general leaders keep calling Nissan: this delightfully-weird Hampton, VA team simply refuses to ship anything mediocre. Candid, kind feedback is part of the job, and we coach toward growth rather than blame.

Count on $65,000 - $93,000, remote-first flexibility, parental leave, and a stipend for the tools and courses you need.

Marked current today, the hybrid opportunity at Nissan is accepting candidates.