3D Animator
Confidential
Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
Join our team as a 3D Animator and contribute to creating immersive experiences for our clients. As a 3D Animator, you will be responsible for creating 3D models, animations, and visual effects for various projects. With a strong portfolio and excellent skills in 3D modeling, texturing, and animation, you will be well on your way to becoming a leading 3D animator in the industry.
Required Skills
Job Description
Future Opportunities – Join Our Talent Pool
At Streamline Studios, we are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team. While we are not actively hiring for this role at the moment and do not have an immediate vacancy, we recognize that our industry is fast-growing, and the right opportunities can arise at any time.
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that we may not reach out to you immediately. However, when a suitable opportunity becomes available, we will review applications and contact you should your skills and experience align with our needs.
If you're interested in being considered for future opportunities and want to be part of our talent pool, we encourage you to submit your information. We appreciate your interest in Streamline Studios and look forward to connecting when the time is right!
About Us
Streamline is a creative development studio specializing in full video game development, game publishing, interactive digital assets, and metaverse creation. We provide experienced professionals to help bring the most demanding projects from concept all the way through production with our technical knowledge of established industry standards for high-performance results along every step. That means when you collaborate with Streamline, expect to be challenged by demanding, high-standard production work.
We are a games company, a creative company, and people who work fast under pressure—a productive attitude is critical to a high-functioning team. Our goal is to keep the process straightforward.
Streamline Values
Responsibility
We understand the significance of our role. Every promise, deadline, and milestone reflects our deep responsibility to our clients and the privilege of over two decades in the industry.
Accountability
We take ownership of our work and our mistakes. Accountability fosters teamwork and ensures the quality of our deliverables. It also builds trust between us and our clients.
Discipline
Making games is fun, but it demands rigorous discipline. Our strict adherence to workflows, processes, and schedules is what sets Streamline apart.
Hard Work and Teamwork
We believe in finishing together. Our commitment to high-quality work is matched by our dedication to supporting each other and our clients to the very end.
Communication
Clear and thorough communication is key at Streamline. We ensure everyone—from team members to clients—is aligned and informed
Mastery
Our expertise is built on years of experience with the world’s leading games, engines, and platforms. We are committed to kaizen—continuous improvement—ensuring we remain at the forefront.
Curiosity and Continuous Learning
The video game industry is ever-evolving. We are perpetual learners, always adapting and applying the latest knowledge to stay ahead.
Description
We are looking for a skilled 3D Animator to join our video game development team, where you will play a crucial role in bringing characters and environments to life. Collaborating closely with the Creative/Art Director and other team members, you will create high-quality animations that enhance gameplay and storytelling. Your responsibilities will include developing character movements, facial animations, and environmental effects, ensuring that all animations are fluid, dynamic, and stylistically consistent with the game’s visual style.
In this role, you will also be responsible for implementing animations within the game engine, optimizing them for performance and ensuring they meet technical specifications. Regular communication with the development team is essential to align animations with game mechanics and narrative requirements. Staying updated on industry trends and best practices in animation techniques will be vital for your personal growth and the success of our projects. If you’re passionate about crafting immersive gaming experiences through animation, we would love to see your work!
Performance Metrics
3D Animator will be measured according to the metric below, on a five (5) score rating scale:
On-time delivery of tasks and time management
Proactive communication of delays and bottlenecks
Delivery of work according to project specifications and requirements
Delivery of work according to studio’s quality standards as specified by the discipline lead
Following instructions and adhering to best practice
Time-track daily with a written status update of your task
Daily update on tasks and time-tracking
Improve skills and apply learning from one task to the next
Job Skills
3D Animator will possess the following competencies:
Maya/Blender
Production-ready
UE - Animation Blueprint
Production-ready
UE- Sequencer and Animation Graphs
Production-ready
UE- Retargeting and Optimization
Production-ready
UE- Triggered Events
Production-ready
UE- Integeration and Gameplay
Production-ready
Additional Skills
Every 3D Animator must also demonstrate at least 2 additional competencies at production-ready proficiency:
Knowledge of Game Animation vs Cinematics
Knowledge of Motion Capture
Understand Physics and Anatomy
Basics of Tooling/Scripting
Understand Production Pipeline
Note: This role is offered on a freelance/contract basis with expectations defined by agreed scopes, timelines, and deliverables.