Senior Cinematic Animator - Freelance (Fully Remote)

Not Specified; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Not Specified, a game development studio, seeks a senior cinematic animator to bring characters and props to life in high-energy sequences. You will work remotely on a 4-month freelance contract, collaborating with global teams and using Maya and Unreal Engine to deliver polished animation.

You should have 5+ years of professional cinematic animation experience, a strong portfolio, and the ability to work independently. CET core hours apply, and you’ll access cutting-edge game technologies.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional cinematic animation experience in games or film.
• Expert proficiency with Maya and Unreal Engine, plus a strong portfolio.
• Strong technical animation knowledge and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Create, refine, and polish animation in Autodesk Maya and integrate it into Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate closely with cinematic artists to choreograph dramatic action and storytelling.
• Apply technical animation expertise including rigging, skinning, and motion-capture cleanup.

Skills

5+ years cinematic animation

Independent work

Strong portfolio

Tools

Maya

Unreal Engine

Job description

• Bring characters and props to life in high-energy cinematic sequences for ambitious game productions.
• Work in a fast-paced, globally distributed development environment with modern technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, refine, and polish animation in Autodesk Maya and integrate it into Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate closely with cinematic artists to choreograph dramatic action and storytelling.
• Apply technical animation expertise including rigging, skinning, and motion-capture cleanup.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of professional cinematic animation experience in games or film.
• Expert proficiency with Maya and Unreal Engine, plus a strong portfolio.
• Strong technical animation knowledge and the ability to work independently.
• 4-month freelance contract with an immediate start.
• Fully remote work with flexible schedule and CET core hours.
• Collaboration with talented professionals and access to cutting-edge game technologies.

Not Specified

The company is a game development studio working on high-profile, ambitious titles. It operates as a fast-paced, globally distributed team that values diversity and collaboration.