senior animator

Eocean Pvt Ltd

Job Title: Senior Animator Location: Onsite, Karachi Job Overview: We are seeking a talented Senior Animator with a strong eye for design and motion to join our creative learn. The ideal candidate will bring stories to life through engaging animations, while contributing to the overall visual direction with solid design fundamentals. Experience in storyboarding is a strong plus, as you'll often be involved in shaping ideas from concept to final execution.Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Create high-quality 20130 animations for digital campaigns, videos, and product visuals.</li><li>Collaborate with creative leads to develop compelling motion graphics aligned with brand vision.</li><li>Translate concepts into storyboards and visual narratives when needed.</li><li>Work closely with designers, copywriters, and video editors to ensure cohesive output.</li><li>Take ownership of animation projects from concept through to delivery.</li><li>Maintain consistency in design aesthetics, brand guidelines, and visual storytelling.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>3+ years of professional experience in animation or motion design.</li><li>Strong portfolio showcasing animation, design sensibility, and visual storytelling.</li><li>Proficiency in After Effects, Adobe Cre&middot;ative Suite, and other animation tools.</li><li>Ability lo design frames and contribute creatively beyond motion work.</li><li>Experience in storyboarding and concept development is a plus..</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeWork Location: In person

Senior Animator

Omnicom Production

<div><div>What We Do 
 
We design, implement and optimize breakthrough content production models, delivering simplicity, efficiencies, and the connectivity and consistency of content that powers brand growth 
 
Our flexible models combine content experience, production solutions, and global delivery. 
We bring ideas to life in all mediums, all channels and all stages of the production process. We multiply and lead with innovative technologies including real-time 3D, virtual production, automation and generative content.

Who We Are 

Born from the leading creative and media agencies and engineered for a data-driven world, we provide scaled content solutions, industry-leading content development, production excellence and unmatched global delivery capabilities. 
 
You won&rsquo;t find a more diverse set of clients or projects. We work in every medium in every market. You&rsquo;ll deepen your expertise while stretching in new directions&mdash;with support. 
 
We believe building a community that fosters growth, belonging, and connection is as rewarding as the work itself. 
Come for the work. Stay for the people.</div><div> 

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for a talented, fast, and collaborative Sr. Animator to work with our studio team. This role will work with our creative leads to create rich animations to coincide with client videos, both independently and integrated with live action shots. We are looking for a mid to senior-level professional who is quick to adapt to changes in design and direction and still maintains a high level of execution in a fast-paced environment. This ideal candidate will have the perfect blend of design and animation chops paired with a highly creative approach from start to finish.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
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<li>Create and deliver animations in various digital formats, including 2D or 3D animation, motion graphics, and visual effects.
</li><li>Design and create characters, backgrounds, and other assets for animation.
</li><li>Rig characters and objects for animation, ensuring they move in a lifelike and appealing manner.
</li><li>Transform footage and narrative scripts into powerful visual stories and highly kinetic pieces for screens of all sizes.
</li><li>Execute compression and scratch -track audio recording as needed.
</li><li>Perform related multimedia functions such as: recording audio, audio and video duplication.
</li><li>Ability to work and create independently, but also interpret, execute, and improve upon other team members concepts and ideas</li>
<li>Ability to present the creative vision and business thinking behind concepts in a coherent and inspiring manner</li>
<li>Collaborate with creative stakeholders and graphic designers to generate storyboards and graphic assets</li>
<li>Understanding client-side branding and vision with regards to speed and timing</li>
<li>Develop templates and maintain asset libraries for use across multiple projects</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS:
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<li>5-8 years of video/motion graphics experience in a web, broadcast, or marketing firm environment</li>
<li>Self-starter from concept to execution</li>
<li>After Effects (Boris FX Mocha and Red Giant Universe). Other BCC and Sapphire plugins are a plus.</li>
<li>Integration with Adobe Premiere</li>
<li>Experience with 3D software (Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Blender), plugins (MoGraph, RealFlow, Trapcode)</li>
<li>Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop as well as the ability to transfer layers and effects into After Effects.</li>
<li>Urge to continually expand repertoire by learning new software and techniques</li>
<li>Strong typography, composition, and storytelling abilities</li>
<li>Experience with compositing, multi-pass renders, and/or VR workflows a plus</li></ul></div><div><div> 
US Pay Range
$120,000 - $150,000 USD</div></div><div>
A Quick Note on Email Safety

We care about your candidate experience and want to make sure you feel confident communicating with us. All official emails from our recruiting team will only come from the domains @Omnicomproduction.com or @omc.com &mdash;never from generic platforms like Webex. Your first interview will always be with a real person on our team, not an automated system. If something feels off, we encourage you to double-check before replying. You can reach us at recruiting@omc.com 
 
We are committed to fostering an environment ripe for creativity and variety of thought and it starts with you.
All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.</div></div>

Senior Animator, Post New

Blizzard Entertainment

<div>
 
 
 Team Name:
 
 
 
 
 Overwatch
 
 
 
 Job Title:
 
 
 
 Senior Animator - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CA
 
 
 
 Requisition ID:
 
 
 
 R026013
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 
 
 
 Your mission
 
 
 
 Are you ready to join the Overwatch team and make an impact? We're seeking a skilled Senior Animator for Overwatch 2, a full-time role based in Irvine, CA.
 
 
 Your mission: bring characters to life with your animation skills, collaborate with designers and engineers, and innovate our animation pipeline. Showcase your talent with a demo reel, and let's create something extraordinary together.
 
 
 If you're passionate about animation and eager to contribute to an iconic game, we want to hear from you!
 
 
 This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
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 Envision and craft animations for real-time game assets, including hero style guides and prototypes for earlier visualization.
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 Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to ensure assets meet gameplay and technical needs.
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 Work with the lead animator and other team members to evolve our tools and pipeline.
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 Actively participate in team art discussions, critiques, and reviews as part of the larger Overwatch team.
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 
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 Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in game development, explicitly animating characters using Maya or a comparable 3D program.
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 Demonstrate a solid understanding of traditional animation principles and their application to gameplay enhancement.
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 A strong interest in animation and effective communication skills are necessary to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary art team, bringing characters to life in alignment with the game design vision.
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 Submit a demo reel showcasing proficiency in animating the human bipedal figure and other organic forms.
 
 
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 Bonus Points
 
 
 
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 The ideal candidate for this position should have experience in shipping a AAA game as an animator and demonstrate proficiency in an engine equivalent to Unreal. Additionally, expertise in one or more related disciplines&mdash;such as first-person animation, modeling, rigging, VFX, 2D animation, or technical art&mdash;is highly desirable.
 
 
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 Submission / Portfolio Requirements
 
 
 
 
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 Submit a resume and an online portfolio showcasing your animation skills (e.g., website, blog, or reel). An animation test may be required during the selection process.
 
 
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 Your Platform
 
 
 
 Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft&reg;, Overwatch&reg;, Diablo&reg;, and StarCraft&reg;, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry&rsquo;s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net&reg;, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
 
 
 
 Our World
 
 
 
 Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty&reg;, World of Warcraft&reg;, Overwatch&reg;, Diablo&reg;, Candy Crush&trade; and Bubble Witch&trade;. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
 
 
 Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for &lsquo;Every World&rsquo; - we&rsquo;ve got our employees covered!
 
 
 
 The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
 
 
 
 We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
 
 
 We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
 
 
 We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.
 
 
 
 Rewards
 
 
 
 We Provide a Suite Of Benefits That Promote Physical, Emotional And Financial Well-being For &lsquo;Every World&rsquo; - We&rsquo;ve Got Our Employees Covered! Subject To Eligibility Requirements, The Company Offers Comprehensive Benefits Including:
 
 
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 Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&amp;D insurance, disability insurance;
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 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
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 Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
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 Mental health &amp; wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life &amp; disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
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 If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
 
 
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 Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
 
 
 In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role&rsquo;s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
</div>

Senior Animator - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CA

Playdawn Consulting

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description for Principal Animator</h1> 

Location: Bengaluru, India 
Job Type: Full-Time
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Role Summary</h2>

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Animator with strong keyframe animation abilities to work on a mobile game. This role involves owning the entire animation vision and quality for the project.

You will create high-level animations, solve complex technical challenges, and work closely with designers, engineers, and artists to ensure characters look expressive, clear, and impactful in motion. 
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Your Responsibilities</h2>
<ul><li>Manage the full animation pipeline, including rigging, skinning, implementation, and integration inside Unity.</li><li>
Deliver polished and optimized animation content for real-time gameplay.</li><li>
Produce high-quality, stylized keyframe animations for locomotion (walk/run/sprint), combat, interaction, and gameplay actions.</li><li>
Build smooth and natural animation transitions between different states.</li><li>
Define and maintain a unified animation style for all characters and assets.</li>
<li>
Ensure all animations match the visual direction of the project.</li><li>
Implement and optimize animations inside Unity using animation controllers, state machines, and player configuration tools.</li><li>
Work directly with game designers and engineers to support gameplay needs.</li>
</ul>
<ul><li>Create, update, and maintain character rigs and skin weights.
Integrate costumes and new character models so they animate correctly.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
</h3>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Required Skills</h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Software Expertise</h3>
<ul><li>Maya &amp; MotionBuilder: Advanced skills for creating stylized animations with modern workflows and tools.</li><li>
Unity: Strong understanding of animation controllers, state machines, and how animations function in a game engine.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Animation Skills</h3>
<ul><li>Expert-level understanding of key animation principles: posing, timing, weight, spacing, and strong silhouettes.</li>
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Ability to work efficiently with Maya animation layers.
</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Technical Skills</h3>
<ul>
<li>Solid experience with rigging and skinning characters.</li><li>
Strong problem-solving abilities for animation integration and engine-related issues.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Adaptability</h3>
<ul><li>Openness to using new tools and AI-based animation software such as Cascadeur, Move AI, DeepMotion, etc.</li>
<li>
Ability to adopt new workflows that improve speed and quality.</li></ul> 


Please note: This position is for one of Playdawn's clients, and successful candidates will be hired directly by the client, not by Playdawn.

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. They are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. They believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, and they strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to shared success.</div>

Senior/Principal Animator

Infinite Spiritual Lifestyle

Position- Senior AnimatorLocation: Ahmedabad (On-site)Type: Full-timeAbout the Role:We&rsquo;re looking for a creative and experienced Senior Animator who can bring stories, brands,and visuals to life! From reels to full-scale campaigns, you will lead animation projects thatcaptivate audiences and elevate our clients&rsquo; content.Responsibilities:&#9679; Design and animate high-quality visuals for social media, digital campaigns, ads, andexplainer videos&#9679; Work closely with creative teams to conceptualize and execute storytelling animations&#9679; Lead animation projects from concept to delivery, managing timelines and revisions&#9679; Provide guidance to junior animators and give creative feedback&#9679; Stay updated with trends in motion design, AI and implement them in work&#9679; Work with voiceovers, sound effects, and background scores to sync audio-visualexperiences&#9679; Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring consistency and qualityJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: &#8377;35,000.00 - &#8377;50,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Animator

MJN Digital

3D Animator (ZackD-Style Animation) &ndash; FullTimeLocation: On-site (Office Zate Systems)Position Type: Full-timeExperience Level: Mid&ndash;SeniorSoftware: Maya or BlenderStart Date: Immediate / As soon as possibleAbout the RoleWe are looking for a talented 3D Animator to join our in-office team. The ideal candidate should beskilled in Maya or Blender and capable of producing dynamic, stylized character animationssimilar to the ZackD style&mdash;high-energy, expressive motion, clean posing, and polished timing.Responsibilities<ul><li>Create character animations in ZackD-style (short-form).</li><li>Work closely with the creative director to develop animation concepts and story beats.</li><li>Deliver high-quality animation from blocking to final polish.</li><li>Participate in team reviews and adapt to feedback quickly.</li><li>Collaborate with rigging, modeling, and rendering teams.</li><li>Maintain project files and follow studio workflow.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Strong proficiency in Autodesk Maya or Blender.</li><li>Solid understanding of animation principles, posing, timing, and stylized motion.</li><li>Prior experience creating expressive, personality-driven animations.</li><li>Ability to work on-site full time.</li><li>Strong teamwork and communication skills&#8203;</li><li>Bonus Skills:</li><li>&bull; Experience with motion graphics, lighting, or rendering</li><li>&bull; Knowledge of Unreal Engine</li><li>&bull; Familiarity with stylized animation pipelines</li><li>How to Apply</li><li>Please send the following to krizaliaz7@gmail.com</li><li>03282268501</li><li>&bull; Resume / CV</li><li>&bull; Portfolio or demo reel</li><li>&bull; Links to any stylized or ZackD-style animations</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: Rs100,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

3D Animator (ZackD-Style Animation) – Full Time

<div>
 we.R.play is looking for an exceptionally skilled 2D animator. The ideal candidate has experience animating both human and non-humanoid characters. A solid grasp of the principles of body movement, anticipation, overshoot, follow-through, squash and stretch, forward and inverse kinematics, and other facets of 2D animation is essential. The animator must be well-versed in related tools -- SPINE, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Flash. The ideal candidate works well in an environment of peers who are passionate about making great games.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Create animation for characters, creatures, bosses and other assets.
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 Create animations that fit within game style.
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 Enthusiasm for working closely with other Animators.
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 Communicate with Production, Art Management, and other departments.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Experience in game development animating characters using Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Flash (or equivalent 2D program).
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 Exceptional skills in animating the human bipedal figure as well as other organic forms.
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 Self-driven, good communicator, and a great team-player.
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 The animator must be well-versed in related tools -- Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Flash &amp; Spine.
 
 
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 Pluses
 
 
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 A Passion for games.
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Junior 2D Animator

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