Senior 3D Character Animator — Remote (Europe)

Flying Bark; Madrid; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work days

Breakfast served daily

Mental health resources

Job summary

Flying Bark Productions is seeking a Senior 3D Animator based in Europe with remote work options. You will bring life to characters for a variety of projects, including feature and episodic animation, ensuring alignment with the director's vision and production timelines.

The role requires 6+ years in 3D animation, strong facial performance, and a passion for story-driven visuals. Collaboration with the team and effective communication are essential to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• 6+ years production experience in 3D animated films and/or episodic projects.
• Demo reels showing facial performance and body mechanics.
• Portfolios with mature, stylized/anime-inspired animation; 2D is a bonus but not essential.
• Strong narrative sense, comic timing and emotive visual language.
• Excellent character animation experience including lip sync and posing in CG.
• Experience with rigs and production workflows is beneficial.
• Solid production experience with Maya and efficient scene work.

Responsibilities

• Bring characters to life with emphasis on storytelling and audience connection.
• Maintain creative and technical animation requirements per the Animation Director.
• Work within the production and shot schedule provided by the Production Company.
• Collaborate with the animation team to achieve the EP's vision.
• Rough out animation blocks, then revise and polish to completion.

Skills

3D animation

Character animation

Lip sync

Maya

Storytelling

Team collaboration

English communication

Tools

Maya

Job description

Flying Bark Productions is seeking a Senior 3D Animator based in Europe with remote work options. You will bring life to characters for a variety of projects, including feature and episodic animation, ensuring alignment with the director's vision and production timelines.

The role requires 6+ years in 3D animation, strong facial performance, and a passion for story-driven visuals. Collaboration with the team and effective communication are essential to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality