We’re looking for a talented and imaginative 3D Animation Artist to create fun, expressive, and engaging animations for children’s shows, games, or educational content. You'll help bring characters and stories to life in a way that delights young audiences and sparks their imagination.
Key Responsibilities
- Animate cartoon-style characters, animals, and objects in a playful and age-appropriate manner.
- Translate scripts and storyboards into lively, expressive animation sequences that entertain and educate.
- Work closely with modelers, riggers, illustrators, and voice teams to ensure animations match the tone and timing of the content.
- Ensure animation fits within the creative direction, target age group, and cultural sensitivity .
- Use storytelling and acting skills to add personality and charm to each scene.
- Review and refine animations based on feedback from creative directors and educational consultants.
- Optimize animations for different platforms (YouTube, TV, mobile apps, etc.).
Requirements
Proven experience in 3D animation, preferably in kids’ media, educational content, or games .Proficient in Maya, Blender, or similar 3D animation software .Strong understanding of animation principles : squash & stretch, anticipation, timing, exaggeration, etc.A creative eye for child-friendly movement, facial expressions, and humor .A positive attitude and ability to collaborate with creative teams .A demo reel showing character animation for children’s content or similar.Fluent in English.Bonus Points For
Experience working on animated TV shows, YouTube kids' channels, or mobile games for children.Familiarity with Unreal Engine or Unity for real-time content.Basic knowledge of rigging or motion capture .Passion for storytelling, children’s entertainment, or early education.Benefits
Paid Time OffSalary $450Work From HomePerformance Bonus