3D Animator (Blender)

EleonsCo; Sun City Center (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EleonsCo is seeking skilled 3D Animators to bring our game to life using Blender. The role emphasizes character animation with a cartoony, bouncy flair to create lively, expressive movement that enhances gameplay and player experience.

You will collaborate with developers, modelers and designers to ensure animations align with game mechanics, iterate on feedback from playtests, and optimize performance without sacrificing visual quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in cartoony or stylized animation for games or interactive projects.
• Strong understanding of character movement, timing and expressive motion.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality character animations with creativity, energy and personality to enhance gameplay.
• Develop animations with a playful, bouncy, cartoony style that brings characters to life.
• Understand tasks and develop a structured, reliable schedule to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with developers, modelers and designers to align animations with game mechanics and artistic vision.
• Iterate and refine animations based on team feedback and playtesting results.
• Ensure animations are optimized for performance while maintaining smooth motion.

Skills

Character animation

Team collaboration

Communication

Portfolio development

Independent work

Tools

Blender

Job description

We are looking for skilled and passionate 3D Animators to join our team and bring our game to life! This role is crucial to our success in launching this exciting project. If you have experience in character animation and a keen eye for dynamic, creative movement, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re specifically looking for Blender animators who can add personality, bounce, and a cartoony flair to their work-animations that feel alive, expressive, and fun.

Responsibilities:

Create high-quality character animations with a strong sense of creativity, energy, and personality to enhance gameplay and improve player experience.

Develop animations with a playful, bouncy, and cartoony style, bringing unique character movements to life.

Understand assigned tasks and develop a structured, reliable, and efficient work schedule to meet deadlines.

Collaborate closely with developers, modelers, and designers to ensure animations align with game mechanics and artistic vision.

Iterate and refine animations based on team feedback and playtesting results.

Ensure animations are optimized for performance while maintaining smooth and immersive motion.

Requirements:

Proven experience in animating character rigs for games.

Proficiency in Blender for 3D character animation.

Ability to create animations that are fluid, engaging, and full of personality.

Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

Passion for game development and a solid understanding of player expectations.

Qualifications:

Experience in cartoony or stylized character animation for games or interactive projects.

Strong understanding of character movement, weight, timing, and expressive motion.

Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team.

Excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability to feedback.

A portfolio or reel showcasing Blender-based 3D animations with unique, creative movement.