Freelance and remote 3D animators jobs

Seeking a remote 3D Animation Producer to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of 3D animation work. Please be comfortable managing production workflows, communicating with artists and stakeholders, tracking schedules and deliverables, and helping maintain quality through final delivery. Share relevant 3D animation production experience, examples of comparable projects, and the tools or workflows you use to manage animation pipelines. Read more

Create 3D animated illustrations for a children’s talking picture book and a short video trailer. The visual style should be warm, engaging, age-appropriate, and suitable for a faith-based children’s story. The primary focus is on children representing various Native tribes in the United States, with additional characters reflecting other diverse cultures. Character design should be respectful, culturally sensitive, and avoid generic or stereotypical depictions. Deliver polished 3D character animation and trailer-ready visuals suitable for digital picture-book and video use. The initial assignment is expected to be completed within one week, with potential for follow-up creative work. Read more

We are looking for a collaborating 3D Animator to help complete the demo for _Wolf of the Desert_, a revenue-share game project being developed by a team of game developers. The role will focus on creating and refining 3D animations for the game, including takedown animations and motion-capture cleanup. The team is targeting completion of the game demo by mid-March 2026. Requirements Ability to work in the United States. Ability to create 3D animations and work with Maya animation files. Ability to create takedown animations from scratch. Knowledge of stealth games such as _Metal Gear Solid_ and _Aragami_. Experience with Unreal Engine, Blender 3D, Cascaduer 3D, motion-capture cleanup, and other applications that support an efficient animation workflow. Strong written communication, presentation, and teamwork skills. Ability to communicate reliably and on time. Ability to provide weekly written documentation of hours worked and screenshots of completed work. Prior experience working at a game studio on a shipped game is strongly preferred. Additional Information Compensation: Revenue-share position; listed pay is $1.00 per year. Job type: Part-time, temporary. Work location: Remote. Read more

Seeking a full-time, on-site 3D animator to contribute to an animated feature film of approximately one hour. The target is to complete the production within an accelerated 1–1.5 month timeline, with a final deadline in December 2026. Work will cover end-to-end Blender production as needed, including 3D modeling, coloring/materials, lighting, rigging, and animation. Experience using Blender Grease Pencil is required. Please demonstrate professional feature-length or long-form animation experience, strong pipeline discipline, and the ability to deliver polished work quickly in a collaborative on-site production environment. Read more

Land of Tricks Ltd is a UK studio selling avatar items on the Roblox Marketplace (27 marketplace groups, three of them Roblox-verified, and more than 2,500 published items). We are starting a new line of animation packs: full movement sets (idle, walk, run, jump, fall, climb, swim) that players buy to change how their avatar moves in every game. We are looking for an animator with strong humanoid body mechanics. Roblox experience is not required. We give you a full guide to the Roblox rig, rules and export, and we handle all uploading and publishing. What you will do Animate 8 to 9 short looping clips per pack on Roblox's standard R15 mannequin (Blender or Maya) Give each pack a strong, readable mood: goth floating aura, shy doll, zombie, model catwalk and similar Test your clips in Roblox Studio (free) before delivery What we are looking for A portfolio of character or creature animation: games, film, or cleaned-up mocap Clean loops, good weight and timing, and appealing poses Comfortable with FBX export from Blender or Maya Reliable communication and turnaround How it works A paid test first: one idle and one walk loop, $40, 3 days Then full packs at $80 per pack (8 to 9 clips), with steady monthly volume Remote, paid per finished pack (bank transfer or crypto) Style references (open each one and use the try-on preview to watch the animations): Jolly Animation Pack: https://www.roblox.com/bundles/115540548213210/Jolly-Animation-Pack Cute Kawaii: https://www.roblox.com/bundles/122746952391276/Cute-Kawaii Competent: https://www.roblox.com/bundles/6968492533072/Competent To apply, please answer: Link to your showreel or portfolio. Which piece shows your best loop? Which software do you animate in, and have you exported FBX animation for a game engine before? How long would a set of 8 to 9 short looping clips take you? Our rate is $80 per full pack of 8 to 9 clips. Does that work for you? Read more

I need a 3D animator with AI video production skills to create a highly realistic, cinematic vertical 9:16 video for TikTok. The story follows a poor young Nigerian man who is mocked in his village, meets a wealthy businessman who offers him an opportunity, works to improve his life, and later returns successfully to the village. The video should include six connected scenes with consistent character appearance throughout, realistic Nigerian settings, natural facial expressions, accurate lip-sync, smooth animation, cinematic camera work, realistic lighting, natural voices, emotional music, and a professional 4K film style. The ending includes the message: “Never look down on someone because you don't know what tomorrow will bring.” Read more

We are looking for a skilled 3D animator to create high-quality, smooth, and engaging animations for our project. The ideal candidate should have experience with character animation, movement, and timing, and be able to deliver polished results within the agreed timeline. Experience with Blender is required. Read more

We are an independent game development company creating a 3D semi-stylized action game for PC and consoles. We are looking for a mid-level or senior 3D animator to support the project remotely. Read more

I’m looking for a 3D animator and motion designer to create full 10–15 minute YouTube documentary videos for my channel. I will provide the finished script and voiceover, and you will turn the story into a complete 4K, 16:9 video with clean 3D scenes, cinematic camera movement, maps, infographics, graphics, and archival footage or photos where appropriate. The visual quality should be similar to Fern and Primal Space videos. You will handle video editing, 3D character and environment creation, music, sound effects, transitions, colour grading, and the final edit using Blender, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, or similar tools. I need someone who can take initiative without needing every shot explained. This is an initial project with potential for long-term ongoing work if it goes well. The role is hybrid in Toronto, and I would like to review relevant past work or a short test scene. Read more

We are an independent film production team in Lisbon, currently in post-production on an auteur narrative short film focused on atmospheric, psychological visual storytelling. We need a creative animator, motion designer, 3D artist, or 2D artist to develop and produce a concept-driven opening title sequence of approximately 48 seconds. We are open to 2D or 3D animation, motion graphics, tactile collage, mixed media, or frame-by-frame illustration, and welcome a distinctive visual approach. The freelancer should have a strong portfolio or showreel demonstrating visual storytelling or motion design and be able to work remotely within an independent production schedule. Delivery is needed by November 2026. Read more