character animator

Aroha Solutions

We are seeking a highly talented and experienced 3D Character Animator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, emotionally compelling, and believable character animation for AAA titles or high-end animation projects. A strong understanding of character rigging is also required for this role.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Create and implement high-quality 3D character animation (both keyframe and motion capture cleanup/editing) that meets artistic, narrative, and technical specifications for in-game actions, cinematics, and cutscenes.</li><li>Work closely with the Art Director, Animation Lead, and Design teams to define and maintain the animation style and fidelity.</li><li>Demonstrate expertise in the principles of animation (timing, weight, anticipation, follow-through) to breathe life into a diverse cast of characters.</li><li>Contribute to the rigging and skinning process, ensuring that models are animation-friendly and deform correctly across a wide range of movements.</li><li>Iterate rapidly on animations based on team feedback and technical constraints.</li><li>Help establish and maintain the animation pipeline and best practices.</li><li>Mentor junior animators and provide constructive feedback when needed.</li></ul>Required Qualifications:<ul><li>4+ years of professional experience as a 3D Character Animator, preferably within the gaming or animation industry.</li><li>Extensive experience with AAA character animation pipelines and the demands of high-fidelity projects.</li><li>Proficiency in industry-standard 3D animation software (e.g., Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Blender).</li><li>Proven experience with character rigging, skinning, and weight painting.</li><li>Exceptional understanding of human and animal anatomy, locomotion, and mechanics.</li><li>A strong portfolio/demo reel showcasing a range of character animation work.</li><li>Solid understanding of game engine integration (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) and animation state machines is a significant plus.</li></ul>Why Join Aroha? -&gt; Work on AAA-quality game projects with a passionate and creative team -&gt; Opportunity to shape the look of original characters and game worlds -&gt; Growth-focused environment in a fast-moving game studio -&gt; Exposure to both realistic and stylized projectsJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: &#8377;300,000.00 - &#8377;500,000.00 per yearAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Rajkot, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>3D Character animation: 4 years (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

3D Character Animator

Astrik Digital

Job Overview:We&rsquo;re looking for a talented 3D Animator with expertise in Blender who can bring characters to life with expressive, believable motion. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of animation principles and production workflows.Key Responsibilities:Animate characters and creatures using Blender, ensuring natural movement and personality Work with rigged models to create high-quality animation sequences Collaborate with the modeling and rigging teams to refine character performance Integrate animation with lighting and compositing for final outputRequired Skills &amp; Expertise: Strong proficiency in Blender character animation Understanding of rigging, lighting, and compositing Excellent grasp of body mechanics, timing, and acting in animation Experience with camera animation and rendering pipelines Minimum 2 years&rsquo; experience requiredWhat We&rsquo;re Looking For: A creative and detail-oriented animator who can blend storytelling, performance, and technical precision to create memorable character moments.Job Type: Full-timePay: Rs80,000.00 - Rs150,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

3D Animator (Blender)

Build91

Job Title: 3D Animator (2-3 years experience) Location: Raipur, Chhattisgarh Employment Type: Full-time Compensation: &#8377;3 lakhs++ per annumReporting to: Creative Lead / Animation DirectorAbout Build91: Build91 is a dynamic content and production house with investments in Interiors, Real Estate and International Sourcing. We are building a team dedicated to creating engaging 3D animation for digital platforms. Our goal is to craft fun, imaginative and high-quality YouTube content, and we are looking for a talented animator who thrives in a creative, fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop and animate 3D characters, scenes and assets by aligning with given storyboards, scripts and creative briefs.</li><li>Collaborate with storyboard artists, scriptwriters, riggers, modelers and editors to bring narrated content to life.</li><li>Create key-frame animation, ensure timing and pacing suit the target audience (e.g., timing, simple expressive character movement).</li><li>Work on rigging/skin weighting (if required) or collaborate with rigging team to ensure character movement is suited for target segment.</li><li>Fine-tune character expressions, lip-sync (if dialogue), and gestures to match content (clear, simple, expressive).</li><li>Apply understanding of camera placement, lighting, rendering settings to ensure visuals are polished and suitable for online distribution (YouTube).</li><li>Ensure final output meets format requirements (resolution, frame rate, file size) for YouTube uploads.</li><li>Participate in review/feedback cycles, make revisions based on creative feedback, and adhere to production deadlines.</li><li>Maintain and organise animation files, version control, and follow the production pipeline or workflows defined by the studio.</li><li>Occasionally assist in asset reuse, scene setup or background/prop animation to support the production team.</li></ul>Required Skills &amp; Experience<ul><li>2-3 years of professional experience working as a 3D animator (or CG animator) in a studio or production environment.</li><li>Strong proficiency in one or more industry-standard 3D animation software packages, such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D or equivalent.</li><li>Solid understanding of animation fundamentals: timing, spacing, weight, squash &amp; stretch, arcs, appeal, staging etc.</li><li>Experience in character animation: facial expressions, body language, gesture (friendly, clear, expressive).</li><li>Good story sense: ability to interpret a storyboard/script and translate it into engaging visuals.</li><li>Knowledge of rigging basics and character setup (or working closely with rigging team) to ensure proper movement and deformation.</li><li>Understanding of lighting, rendering and compositing workflows (for 3D scenes) so that the output is YouTube-ready and visually polished.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, take feedback constructively, and manage multiple shots/tasks with deadlines.</li><li>Good communication skills &mdash; able to understand creative briefs and articulate animation choices.</li><li>Portfolio/demo reel required: must demonstrate at least one full character animation piece (preferably 3D) showing movement, emotion, appeal.</li><li>Familiarity with delivering content for digital platforms (YouTube) and understanding of export formats, resolution, frame rates, file sizes is a plus.</li></ul>Preferred (but not mandatory)<ul><li>Prior experience creating content for children or YouTube kids-audience.</li><li>Knowledge of motion graphics or 2D-3D hybrid animation (helpful for simple transitions/cards).</li><li>Basic video editing skills or at least awareness of post-production pipeline.</li><li>Familiarity with assets reuse, template scene setup to speed up production.</li><li>Understanding of YouTube metadata, optimization for children&rsquo;s content (though this is more marketing side, still helpful).</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>A creative studio environment in Raipur, with opportunity to work on original YouTube content for kids.</li><li>Starting salary of &#8377;3 lakhs per annum with review and growth potential based on performance and content success.</li><li>Opportunity to build a strong portfolio in 3D animation targeted at children&rsquo;s digital content.</li><li>Mentorship from experienced creative leads and exposure to full production pipeline (from storyboard to final YouTube upload).</li><li>Flexible and collaborative team culture, where ideas and creativity are valued.</li></ul>Application InstructionsPlease send your CV, demo reel/portfolio link (showing 3D character animation)Job Type: Full-timePay: &#8377;20,000.00 - &#8377;25,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

3D Animator

Susthadisha Community Health Center

We are looking to hire experienced 2d animator on remote basisHe/she will be working under the direction of the Lead Animator/Director and production team.A 2D animator s role will require him/her to:Bring characters to life with motion and emotion using a broad range of 2D animation abilitiesCreate high-quality 2D animationsWork with team members to identify and solve problems, both technically and artisticallyCollaborate with other animators and team members to successfully deliver projectsQualifications required:Good drawing skills with a sense of storytelling, staging, composition, and character actingDisplaying strong skills in traditional animationDiploma or Degree in Animation (However if you have an impressive showreel or perform will in the interview and test, qualification is not a barrier)Ability to manage time and meet deadlinesMust be comfortable working in a fast-paced environmentJob Type: Full-timePay: Up to &#8377;25,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Paid time off</li><li>Work from home</li></ul>Work Location: Remote

Senior 2D Animator

Blankspace Solutions LLC

Title:Full-Time 2D/3D Animator for Kids Cartoon Series (Work From Home)Description:We are launching a high-quality kids cartoon channel and looking for a talented Animator to create unique, engaging videos for our audience (ages 4&ndash;14). This is a full-time WFH position, with flexible working hours, for someone passionate about storytelling and animation.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Create original characters (cats, humans, animals, villains, etc.) based on provided concepts.</li><li>Animate full 5&ndash;10 minute episodes from start to finish, including:</li><li>Character movements (walk, run, jump, laugh, express emotions)</li><li>Lip-sync to provided voiceovers (using ElevenLabs AI voices)</li><li>Camera angles, scene composition, and transitions</li><li>Backgrounds and props as per scene requirements</li><li>Sync dialogues, sound effects, and background music with animation.</li><li>Edit and finalize videos for YouTube upload.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>3&ndash;5 years of professional animation experience (2D/3D).</li><li>Proficiency in tools like Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, Moho, or equivalent.</li><li>Strong understanding of character rigging, expressions, and lip-sync.</li><li>Ability to follow detailed scripts, camera directions, and creative briefs.</li><li>Experience with full production workflow from storyboard to finished video.</li><li>Attention to detail and high-quality output for kids&rsquo; content.</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Experience in kids&rsquo; animation or storytelling.</li><li>Knowledge of multiple animation styles (cartoonish, cute, expressive).</li></ul>What We Provide:<ul><li>Scripts with dialogues, camera angles, and scene instructions.</li><li>Voiceovers (AI-generated via ElevenLabs).</li><li>Storyboards and guidance for characters and props.</li></ul>Workload &amp; Output Expectations:<ul><li>Full-time</li><li>Expected output: 5&ndash;10 fully animated 5&ndash;10 minute videos per month.</li><li>Flexible hours, but deadlines must be met consistently.</li></ul>Salary:&#8377;30,000/month (negotiable based on experience and skill).How to Apply:Share your portfolio with examples of character animation, lip-sync, and storytelling. Let us know what software was used / is your preferred tool.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: &#8377;30,000.00 - &#8377;35,000.00 per monthWork Location: Remote

2D Animator

Janis Care Pvt Ltd

Job Title: 3D AnimatorLocation: Bandra (Mumbai) Company: Janis Care Pvt. Ltd.About the Company:Janis Care Pvt. Ltd. is a dynamic and fast-growing organization involved in healthcare, technology, and multimedia solutions. We aim to deliver innovative visual and digital experiences across various platforms. We are now expanding our creative division and looking for a skilled 3D Animator to join our team.Job Overview:We are seeking a creative, passionate, and detail-oriented 3D Animator to develop high-quality 3D animations for diverse projects &mdash; ranging from promotional videos and advertisements to immersive multimedia experiences.The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with industry-standard software and a strong understanding of rigging and skinning, particularly for character animations.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Create high-quality 3D animations for promotional videos, advertisements, and multimedia projects.</li><li>Perform rigging and skinning of character models to ensure realistic and fluid movements.</li><li>Collaborate with the creative and production teams to achieve desired project outcomes.</li><li>Integrate animations with models, textures, lighting, and rendering outputs.</li><li>Maintain timelines, quality standards, and consistency across deliverables.</li><li>Research and stay updated with evolving animation tools, trends, and best practices.</li></ul>Required Skills &amp; Software Expertise:<ul><li>Proficiency in 3ds Max, Maya, and Blender.</li><li>Strong understanding of character rigging, skinning, and animation principles.</li><li>Knowledge of lighting, rendering, and visual storytelling.</li><li>Creativity, attention to detail, and strong visualization skills.</li><li>Good communication and teamwork abilities.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or diploma in Animation, Fine Arts, Multimedia, or related field.</li><li>Minimum 2 years of experience in 3D animation.</li><li>Freshers with strong creative portfolios are also welcome to apply.</li></ul>Compensation:<ul><li>Salary will be commensurate with experience and skills.</li><li>Opportunity to work on innovative, cross-functional creative projects in a growing organization.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: &#8377;25,000.00 - &#8377;30,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Ability to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Bandra, Mumbai, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

SteamRoller Technologies

<div>About the role
We are seeking a skilled Animator to bring character and typographic elements to life for a family-oriented live experience. This role focuses on delivering animation in an enhanced cutout style with selective 2.5D depth, balancing character charm with production efficiency.
The work emphasizes clarity, readability, and energy &mdash; ensuring that instructions remain engaging for a live family audience. With a streamlined approval path and integration-ready deliverables, the Animator will play a critical role in keeping the project on schedule and aligned with brand guidelines. 
What you'll do<ul><li>
Animate characters, typography, and graphics in an enhanced cutout style with selective 2.5D depth.</li><li>
Ensure animations maintain clarity and readability for live, large-scale audiences. 
Deliver integration-ready MP4 files in 1080p or 4K, with masked variants as required.</li><li>
Apply brand fonts (provided by the client or approved substitutes) consistently across animated assets.</li><li>
Work with reference audio during production and re-embed final audio tracks at handoff.</li><li>
Collaborate with project supervisors, producers, and designers to align animation style and pacing with project vision.</li><li>
Manage workload efficiently to meet delivery timelines under a Time and Materials budget.</li><li>
Flexibility to support onsite needs if the contract is extended beyond 4 months.</li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li>
Proven experience as an Animator in motion graphics, 2D/2.5D animation, or related production.</li><li>
Strong portfolio demonstrating character-driven animation and readable, energetic typography.</li><li>
Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Maya and related animation tools.</li><li>
Understanding of timing, rhythm, and visual flow in animation for live or family audiences.</li><li>
Ability to produce integration-ready, broadcast/live-event assets.</li><li>
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain schedules under tight timelines.</li></ul>
Must have<ul><li>
A portfolio of previous work</li><li>
Exceptional file management and project management organization to simplify handoffs and source submissions.</li><li>
Licenses and equipment to deliver the expected output eg. Licenses to perform the work, and a computer cable of doing the work required.</li></ul>
Nice-to-Have<ul><li>
Experience with enhanced cutout or paper-style animation workflows.</li><li>
Familiarity with live production pipelines and preparing deliverables for integration.</li><li>
Prior collaboration on entertainment, theme park, or family-oriented productions.</li></ul></div>

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