Freelance 3D Animator – Portfolio Research

Twine; Australia; Remote; AUD 5,600 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Portfolio exposure

Paid additional tasks

Job summary

A leading freelance marketplace is seeking experienced VFX artists to contribute high-quality portfolio samples for a cutting-edge research initiative. This opportunity is ideal for artists with original work expertise in character-driven sequences and FX-heavy shots. Selected candidates may also participate in additional paid collaborations. Applicants should demonstrate strong compositing and visual effects skills, proficiency in industry-standard software like Houdini and Nuke, and a clear documentation of their creative process.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a VFX artist with a portfolio of original, self-owned work.
• All submitted samples must be free of third-party intellectual property.
• Professional communication and timely response to project inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Submit links to final rendered VFX clips with descriptions.
• Indicate expected payment per sample and hourly rate for follow-up work.
• Be prepared to provide access to project/source files.
• Be prepared to provide access to source files if selected.

Skills

Compositing

CG/live-action integration

FX-heavy visual effects

Proficiency in Houdini

Proficiency in Nuke

Proficiency in Maya

Tools

Houdini

Nuke

Maya

Job description

Join a confidential AI research initiative seeking experienced VFX artists to contribute high-quality portfolio samples for research purposes. This opportunity is ideal for artists with a strong body of original work, particularly those with expertise in character-driven sequences, FX-heavy shots, and advanced compositing. Selected artists will have their work featured in a cutting‑edge research project, with the potential for additional paid collaboration.

Deliverables

• Submit links to final rendered VFX clips, with optional breakdowns or reels.
• Provide a brief description for each sample, including the content of the shot, tools used, production time, and confirmation of ownership and absence of third‑party IP.
• Indicate your expected payment per sample and hourly rate for any follow‑up work.
• If selected, be prepared to provide access to underlying project/source files (e.g., Houdini, Nuke, Maya) at a later stage.
• Potential for additional paid tasks, such as minor adjustments to submitted samples.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a VFX artist with a portfolio of original, self‑owned work.
• All submitted samples must be free of third‑party intellectual property, including copyrighted or trademarked characters, logos, or brands.
• Strong skills in compositing, CG/live‑action integration, and FX‑heavy visual effects (smoke, fire, particles, destruction, weather, etc.).
• Proficiency with industry‑standard VFX software such as Houdini, Nuke, Maya, or similar.
• Ability to clearly document and describe your creative process and technical approach.
• Availability for short‑term engagement, with the possibility of ongoing collaboration.
• Professional communication and timely response to project inquiries.

About Twine

Twine is a leading freelance marketplace connecting top freelancers, consultants, and contractors with companies needing creative and tech expertise. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups alike, Twine enables companies to scale their teams globally.

Our Mission

Twine's mission is to empower creators and businesses to thrive in an AI‑driven, freelance‑first world.