Freelance 3D Animator

Control Shift Video; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Control Shift Video is seeking a freelance 3D animator to support projects requiring product visualization, simulations, and cinematic storytelling.

Your responsibilities include creating high-quality 3D animations, collaborating with a creative team, and delivering optimized assets for post-production. This remote role values creativity and curiosity, providing flexible, project-based engagements with clear scopes and respectful collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in creating 3D animations.
• Ability to explain technical ideas visually.
• Experience with product visualization or cinematic 3D storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D animations for video and motion projects.
• Model, texture, light, and animate assets as needed.
• Collaborate with designers, motion artists, and producers.
• Deliver optimized renders for post-production.

Skills

Experience with Cinema 4D

Experience with 3DS Max

Strong sense of lighting

Strong sense of movement

Strong sense of composition

Dependable workflow and communication

Job description

Project-based | Remote | Contract

Control Shift Video is seeking a freelance 3D animator to support select projects requiring product visualization, simulations, or cinematic 3D storytelling.

What You’ll Do

• Create high-quality 3D animations for video and motion projects
• Model, texture, light, and animate assets as needed
• Collaborate with designers, motion artists, and producers
• Deliver optimized renders for post-production

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with Cinema 4D, 3DS Max, or similar tools
• Strong sense of lighting, movement, and composition
• Ability to explain technical ideas visually
• Dependable workflow and communication

How We Work

• Remote-first and flexible
• Project-based engagements with clear scopes and timelines
• Respectful collaboration — we treat freelancers like partners, not resources
• Clear feedback, fair rates, and no last-minute chaos whenever possible

Why Work With Us

• You’ll work on meaningful projects with real impact
• We value creativity, curiosity, and people who take pride in their craft
• We keep our word and expect the same in return
• You’ll be part of a trusted creative network we return to often

Apply Now

We’re not building a roster, we’re building a crew. If you do great work, meet your deadlines, and actually care about what you’re making, there’s a good chance we’ll keep coming back to you.