3D Character Animator (Autodesk Maya)

Seeking 3D animators for long-term collaboration to create short dynamic 3D animations for a YouTube channel. Remote, project-based payment from $150 per project, with potential for $1500-$2000 monthly salary.

We are looking for 3D animators to join a large team for long-term collaboration and regular creation of short dynamic 3D animations for a YouTube channel. Responsibilities: - Create short dynamic scenes/videos based on a ready script, storyboard, and references (only 3D, no editing or sound design) - Animate ready 3D characters in Autodesk Maya - Perform character animation: body, arm, head movements, emotions, and character interactions - Animate cameras - Set up lighting and assemble locations according to technical specifications - Work with ready models, rigs, and locations - Follow the animation style according to provided references - Render (30-40 sec frame at 24 FPS)

Must have: - Confident proficiency in Autodesk Maya - Good understanding of 3D animation principles - Sense of timing, dynamics, and composition - Ability to create expressive character animation - Ability to work from video and visual references and textual specifications - Accuracy and adherence to deadlines - Ability to regularly take on new projects Nice to have: - Generation of 3D models and work with high-poly models - Proficiency in hair, cloth, and water/fire simulation - Experience combining 3D with Seedance 2, 2.5, and LLM Chat GPT Image, Nano Banana Gemini When applying, please send: - Briefly describe your experience with Maya (go through the points: "what to do" and "what is important") - Link to a showreel/portfolio with your animation - How much time you are ready to devote to work

We are looking for a person specifically for long-term collaboration, remote work. At the first stage, work will be project-based during a trial week — payment for completed tasks from $150 per project. If we work well together and there is stable productivity, in the future there is an opportunity to switch to a permanent salary from $1500 to $2000 per month, depending on speed, quality, and volume of completed tasks. There will be a lot of work and regularly. Suitable candidates will be offered a paid test task.