3D Animator

Team Creation Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days paid holiday

Pension

Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

Private Medical Insurance

Team Building

Local discounts

Job summary

Team Creation Limited is seeking a skilled 3D Animator to craft high-quality VFX and environmental animations for games using Blender and Unreal Engine. You will collaborate with designers, developers and product managers to deliver optimized, engaging visual experiences for desktop and mobile platforms.

The role requires 3–6 years in 3D animation or VFX, a strong portfolio, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of proven experience as a 3D Animator or VFX Artist in game, or entertainment.
• Proficiency in Blender and Unreal Engine (required).
• Strong grasp of animation principles—motion, timing, weight, and anticipation.
• Hands-on experience in VFX creation, environmental animation, result effects, and 2D+3D visual integration.
• Knowledge of rendering pipelines, rigging, and character animation workflows.
• Experience optimizing 3D assets and effects for performance efficiency.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills in a fast-paced production environment.
• Portfolio or demo reel showcasing relevant 3D animation and VFX work (mandatory).
• Candidates with 6+ years of experience may be considered for the Senior 3D Animator position.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and animate 3D environments, objects, and effects for games.
• Develop visual effects (VFX) such as particle systems, lighting, explosions, transitions, and other real-time effects.
• Produce environmental animations and result effects aligned with game themes and narratives.
• Combine 2D and 3D effects to create seamless, dynamic visual experiences.
• Collaborate with art directors and game designers to ensure creative consistency across all animations.
• Integrate and optimize animations within Unreal Engine, ensuring smooth performance across desktop and mobile platforms.
• Revise and polish animations based on feedback, maintaining high artistic and technical standards.
• Keep up to date with the latest animation, VFX, and Unreal Engine techniques relevant to game and interactive media.

Skills

Blender

Unreal Engine

Animation Principles

VFX Creation

Environmental Animation

2D+3D Integration

Team Collaboration

Tools

Unreal Engine

Blender

Job description

Company Overview:

Team Creation Limited is a fast-growing software development company operating across Asia and Europe. We provide services including market research, artificial intelligence solutions, cloud computing, and mobile application development for a broad range of international clients. Our focus is on delivering innovative and high-quality technology solutions while supporting the continued growth and development of our professional workforce.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled 3D Animator with 3–6 years of experience in creating high-quality visual effects (VFX), environmental animation, result effects, and 2D+3D hybrid effects to join our creative team in the Game industry.

In this role, you will bring life and motion to games and immersive environments using Blender and Unreal Engine. You will collaborate with designers, developers, and product managers to deliver visually captivating, optimized animations that enhance player engagement and overall gameplay.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, create, and animate 3D environments, objects, and effects for games.
• Develop visual effects (VFX) such as particle systems, lighting, explosions, transitions, and other real-time effects.
• Produce environmental animations and result effects aligned with game themes and narratives.
• Combine 2D and 3D effects to create seamless, dynamic visual experiences.
• Collaborate with art directors and game designers to ensure creative consistency across all animations.
• Integrate and optimize animations within Unreal Engine, ensuring smooth performance across desktop and mobile platforms.
• Revise and polish animations based on feedback, maintaining high artistic and technical standards.
• Keep up to date with the latest animation, VFX, and Unreal Engine techniques relevant to game and interactive media.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 3–6 years of proven experience as a 3D Animator or VFX Artist in game, or entertainment.
• Proficiency in Blender and Unreal Engine (required).
• Strong grasp of animation principles—motion, timing, weight, and anticipation.
• Hands-on experience in VFX creation, environmental animation, result effects, and 2D+3D visual integration.
• Knowledge of rendering pipelines, rigging, and character animation workflows.
• Experience optimizing 3D assets and effects for performance efficiency.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills in a fast-paced production environment.
• Portfolio or demo reel showcasing relevant 3D animation and VFX work (mandatory).
• Candidates with 6+ years of experience may be considered for the Senior 3D Animator position.

We Offer:

• Experience a dynamic and team-orientated work environment
• Opportunities for personal growth and learning
• An open, inclusive and supportive team where you will be valued, and your suggestions will be welcome
• 26 days paid holiday per year, in addition to local public holidays
• Competitive salary
• Risk Benefits such as pension, Life Assurance (4x annual salary), Private Medical Insurance
• Team Building activities
• Local discounts and more...!