About the role
As a 3D Video Animator, you will develop engaging animated content for video projects, translating creative direction and storyboards into clear, visually compelling sequences. You will contribute across the production process, from planning and animation to lighting, rendering, compositing, and revisions.
Responsibilities
- Create 3D animations, motion sequences, and video content based on briefs, scripts, and storyboards.
- Develop or refine animation blocking, timing, camera movement, lighting, materials, and rendering.
- Prepare scenes and assets for efficient production and maintain organised project files.
- Collaborate with creative and production team members to interpret feedback and meet project requirements.
- Review rendered work, identify issues, and complete revisions to a professional standard.
- Maintain consistency in visual quality, technical execution, and delivery formats.
Requirements
- Practical experience producing 3D animation and video content in a professional, freelance, academic, or equivalent project environment.
- Strong understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, weight, posing, and movement.
- Working knowledge of at least one 3D animation package, such as Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max.
- Ability to take a concept, brief, or storyboard through animation, rendering, and final delivery.
- Working knowledge of rendering, lighting, cameras, materials, and basic compositing workflows.
- A portfolio or showreel demonstrating 3D animation work.
- Ability to work onsite full time and manage deadlines across multiple tasks.
What would be helpful
- Experience with motion graphics, visual effects, character animation, or product animation.
- Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, or similar post-production tools.
- Experience optimising scenes, render settings, and assets for production efficiency.
- Experience working from client or internal feedback through multiple revision cycles.
Application process
Please share your CV and a portfolio or showreel that highlights your strongest 3D animation work. Include a brief description of your role in the projects shown.