3D Animator (Mid – Senior) at Orange VFX Studios

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a 3D Animator, you will play a key role in our creative team, breathing life into our characters and environments. Your responsibilities will scale based on your experience level:
• Create high-quality character, creature, and environmental animation in line with the project’s artistic and technical requirements.
• Transform storyboard concepts and animatics into incredible animated sequences, ensuring the emotional depth, narrative pacing, and subtle characterisation are captured in each scene.
• Collaborate closely with directors, production leads, and rigging artists to ensure characters perform optimally within the pipeline.
• Maintain strong performance continuity, timing, weight, and natural behaviour across all shots.
• For Senior Level: Take ownership of complex, high-priority sequences, assist in troubleshooting pipeline challenges, and actively mentor mid-level and junior animators to maintain the studio’s high quality standards.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A certificate, diploma or degree in Animation, Computer Graphics, or a related field (or equivalent professional production experience).
• Proficiency in Autodesk Maya is an absolute must.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a 3D animation role, preferably within a VFX, film, or commercial animation studio pipeline.
• Deep understanding of the core principles of animation, body mechanics, physics, and character acting techniques.
• Good working knowledge of rigging systems, character setup, and how to troubleshoot basic asset issues.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong visual storytelling skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to take constructive feedback and adapt under tight deadlines.
• For Senior Track: A proven track record of guiding sequences from layout to final polish and a solid understanding of technical pipeline optimization.
• A compelling and up-to-date showreel showcasing a strong range of 3D performance, weight, and animation mechanics.