3D Animator

TL;DR

3D Animator (Scientific Visualizations): Producing high-fidelity cinematic 3D animations that transform complex scientific, engineering, and mission-driven concepts into compelling narratives with an accent on full pipeline from modeling and animation through rendering and compositing. Focus on rigging and animating mechanical systems, spacecraft, robotics, and building realistic planetary environments.

Location: Remote U.S.-based position

Company

R&D company creating impactful visual storytelling for technical and strategic communications in science and engineering.

What you will do

• Develop high-quality 3D animations from pre-visualization and storyboards through final rendering and compositing
• Model, texture, shade, and light assets for scientific, engineering, and mission-based visualizations
• Rig and animate mechanical systems, spacecraft, robotic systems, and technical processes
• Build realistic environments, including planetary and space-based scenes, to support narrative storytelling
• Render and composite final animation sequences for video and multimedia deliverables
• Collaborate with creative directors, producers, engineers, and subject-matter experts to ensure visual accuracy

Requirements

• Strong portfolio demonstrating cinematic 3D animation and visualization work
• Experience across the full 3D pipeline including modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, animation, rendering, and compositing
• Proficiency with tools such as Blender, Maya, Unreal Engine, and/or After Effects
• Strong understanding of motion, timing, composition, lighting, and cinematic storytelling principles
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within structured production pipelines
• Experience working from storyboards, animatics, or previsualization through final delivery

Nice to have

• Experience with CAD data conversion into production-ready 3D assets
• Background in animating mechanical systems, robotics, or engineering processes
• Familiarity with real-time rendering workflows, particularly Unreal Engine

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work opportunity within the United States
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and skill level
• Collaborative, expert-led environment with technical and creative professionals
• Exposure to advanced 3D pipelines, real-time rendering, and complex visualization workflows
• Opportunities for creative ownership and iterative development
• Inclusive and equal opportunity workplace culture