3D Animator

. Create cinematic 3D animations from pre-visualization or animatics through final render .

Posted 5/14/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tools & technologies

Unreal Engine

Key responsibilities & impact

Create cinematic 3D animations from pre-visualization or animatics through final render
Model, texture, shade, and light assets for high-quality scientific and technical visualization
Rig and animate mechanical systems, spacecraft, instruments, and robotic processes
Develop environments and planetary visualizations to support mission storytelling
Render and composite final sequences for video deliverables
Collaborate with creative directors, producers, and technical experts to ensure scientific accuracy
Translate complex engineering or scientific concepts into clear visual narratives
Iterate efficiently based on creative and technical feedback

What you’ll need

Strong portfolio demonstrating cinematic 3D animation and visualization work
Experience working across the full 3D pipeline: modeling, texturing/shading, lighting, rigging, animation, rendering, and compositing
Proficiency with tools such as Unreal Engine, Blender, Maya, and/or After Effects
Ability to produce high-quality animations both independently and within collaborative pipelines
Strong sense of motion, timing, lighting, and cinematic composition
Comfort working from storyboards, pre-vis, or animatics to final delivery.

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

3D animationmodelingtexturingshadinglightingrigginganimationrenderingcompositingscientific visualization

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationcreativityattention to detailproblem-solvingadaptabilitytime managementfeedback incorporationstorytellingvisual narrative