Senior Character Animator

Zoic Studios

Character Animator creating high-quality animations for live-action film and television productions. Collaborating with the Animation team to deliver compelling performances in a remote setting.

Posted 6/6/2026contractRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $55 - $65 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create high-quality, realistic animation for live-action film and television productions
Collaborate with Animation, FX, Rigging, and Lighting departments to integrate shots seamlessly
Work within an established pipeline to take shots from blocking to final polish
Deliver work on time while maintaining the studio’s quality standards
Process and refine motion capture data in Maya to support character performances
Participate in review sessions and incorporate feedback efficiently

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional experience as a 3D animator in film and/or television VFX — required
Reel of most current work with breakdown of responsibilities/specific contributions
Strong proficiency animating in Maya from reference, with the ability to own shots through to final
Solid understanding of anatomy, weight, and physical movement — essential for believable work
Hands-on experience working with motion capture data in Maya
Ability to thrive in a fast production environment with shifting priorities
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, proactive attitude
Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to follow-through

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Create high-quality, realistic animation for live-action film and television productions
Collaborate with Animation, FX, Rigging, and Lighting departments to integrate shots seamlessly
Work within an established pipeline to take shots from blocking to final polish
Deliver work on time while maintaining the studio’s quality standards
Process and refine motion capture data in Maya to support character performances
Participate in review sessions and incorporate feedback efficiently 🎯 Requirements
Professional experience as a 3D animator in film and/or television VFX — required
Reel of most current work with breakdown of responsibilities/specific contributions
Strong proficiency animating in Maya from reference, with the ability to own shots through to final
Solid understanding of anatomy, weight, and physical movement — essential for believable work
Hands-on experience working with motion capture data in Maya
Ability to thrive in a fast production environment with shifting priorities
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, proactive attitude
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Hard Skills & Tools

3D animationmotion capturecharacter performanceanatomy understandingweight and physical movementshot blockingfinal polish

Soft Skills

strong communicationcollaborative attitudeproactive attitudeattention to detailcommitment to follow-throughability to thrive in fast production environment