8-10 Minute Animated Short film Christmas based

3D Animator is needed in United States.

We are seeking a skilled 3D animation artist proficient in Blender to create an 8–10 minute Christmas-themed animated short film based on a professionally written screenplay. The ideal candidate should have experience in character animation, rigging, environment design, and rendering. Familiarity with stylized animation, particularly in a family-friendly or holiday style reminiscent of Disney or Pixar, is important. The role requires a strong sense of visual storytelling, as well as expertise in lighting and texturing to achieve a magical, cinematic effect. Experience with integrating basic sound design, such as syncing the visuals with a provided soundtrack, is preferred. The animator will need to work collaboratively with our creative team and sign a non-disclosure agreement to protect the originality of the project. This is a remote freelance opportunity, although the artist must be based in the United States. I am a chef and restaurateur from Tempe, Arizona, looking to bring a personal movie idea to life, with the potential for the project to become a new holiday tradition or film franchise.

Budget range:
Medium project ($1,500 – 3,000 USD)

Examples:
Think Disney or Pixar for a family-friendly telling of a Christmas tale

Who are you, and what do you do?
I’m a chef and restauranteur with a movie idea that could turn into a new animated Christmas tradition and movie franchise like Frozen

In what capacity are you hiring?
For a personal project

Where are you in the hiring process?
I’m ready to make a paid hire

What type of work is this?
Single job with potential follow up work

What experience level is needed?:
Junior, Mid-level (Industry Average), Senior