Cinematic 3D Wildlife Animator for 60s Vertical Short

Twine; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Twine is seeking a skilled 3D Animator to produce a 60-second stylized wildlife sequence for vertical platforms (YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Reels). The project centers on a fire ant colony navigating rising floods, with cinematic camera work and dynamic pacing in 9:16 format.

We expect a portfolio showcasing cinematic wildlife or creature animation, proficiency in Blender, Maya, or Cinema 4D, and the ability to reuse assets to animate multiple ants efficiently.

Qualifications

• Portfolio showing cinematic wildlife or creature animation.
• Proficiency with Blender, Maya, or Cinema 4D.
• Understanding of stylized animation and camera movement.
• Ability to animate multiple characters with reusable assets.
• Experience with fluid/environmental simulations desirable.
• Strong communication and ability to meet deadlines.
• Availability for a single project with potential for future work.

Responsibilities

• Create a 60-second stylized 3D animation in 9:16 format for short-form platforms.
• Animate multiple ants using reusable models.
• Incorporate cinematic camera work, flood simulations, and suspenseful pacing.
• Establish a strong opening hook and a satisfying narrative arc.
• Deliver polished visuals and provide workflow details and references.

Skills

Cinematic wildlife animation

Camera movement

Storytelling

Efficient asset reuse

Vertical formatting

Tools

Blender

Maya

Cinema 4D

Job description

Twine is seeking a skilled 3D Animator to produce a 60-second stylized wildlife sequence for vertical platforms (YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Reels). The project centers on a fire ant colony navigating rising floods, with cinematic camera work and dynamic pacing in 9:16 format.

We expect a portfolio showcasing cinematic wildlife or creature animation, proficiency in Blender, Maya, or Cinema 4D, and the ability to reuse assets to animate multiple ants efficiently.