3D Animator (Remote) – Junior Contract
Twine · United Kingdom
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $50,000 / year
- United Kingdom
Job highlights
- Rig 3D characters for animation in Maya.
- Optimize rigs for Unreal Engine export.
- Focus on adult anatomy for adult content.
- Remote, short-term contract opportunity.
- Potential for future project collaboration.
About the role
Junior 3D Animator (Remote)
This role focuses on advanced body and facial rigging for a 3D character model to be animated in Maya 2025 and exported or rendered in Unreal Engine 5. The project requires detailed rigging suitable for hand-keyed animations, with an emphasis on adult anatomy, as the content is intended for an adult audience. Reference materials and examples will be provided at the start of the project. The position is fully remote, short-term, and offers the potential for future collaboration on similar projects.
Responsibilities
- Create advanced body and facial rigs for 3D character models in Maya 2025
- Ensure rigs are optimized for hand-keyed animation workflows
- Prepare rigs for seamless export or rendering in Unreal Engine 5
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to meet specific anatomical and animation requirements
- Review and implement feedback to achieve high-quality, production-ready rigs
- Maintain clear documentation of rigging processes and deliverables
Skills And Requirements
- Proven expertise in Maya 2025, with a strong portfolio of advanced skeleton and facial rigging
- Experience preparing rigs for Unreal Engine 5 pipelines
- Deep understanding of human anatomy, especially for adult character models
- Ability to work with sensitive or adult-themed content in a professional manner
- Strong communication skills and responsiveness in a remote work environment
- Integrity, reliability, and attention to detail
- Availability for short-term projects with potential for ongoing work
About Twine
Twine is a leading freelance marketplace connecting top freelancers, consultants, and contractors with companies needing creative and tech expertise. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups alike, Twine enables companies to scale their teams globally.
Our Mission
Twine's mission is to empower creators and businesses to thrive in an AI-driven, freelance-first world.
Key skills/competency
- 3D Character Rigging
- Maya 2025
- Unreal Engine 5
- Facial Rigging
- Body Rigging
- Hand-Keyed Animation
- Human Anatomy
- Character Modeling
- 3D Animation
- Remote Work
Skills & topics
- 3D Animator
- Maya
- Unreal Engine
- Rigging
- Character Animation
- 3D Modeling
- Junior
- Remote
- Contract
- Animation
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Maya 2025, Unreal Engine 5, and advanced rigging experience.
- Showcase your portfolio: Emphasize adult anatomy and hand-keyed animation examples.
- Demonstrate professionalism: Address experience with adult-themed content and remote work skills.
- Apply promptly: Position is remote and short-term, so act fast.
- Network on Twine: Explore similar opportunities and connect with the platform.
Technical preparation
Master Maya 2025 rigging tools.,Practice Unreal Engine 5 export.,Study adult human anatomy.,Build a portfolio of rigs.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex rigging challenge.,How do you handle feedback professionally?,Detail your remote work communication style.,How do you ensure accuracy in detail?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific skills are most critical for this Junior 3D Animator role at Twine?
- For this Junior 3D Animator role at Twine, proven expertise in Maya 2025 for advanced body and facial rigging is paramount. Experience preparing rigs for Unreal Engine 5 pipelines and a deep understanding of human anatomy, particularly for adult characters, are also crucial requirements. Strong communication and professionalism in handling adult-themed content are equally important.
- Is this Junior 3D Animator position at Twine a long-term or short-term contract?
- This Junior 3D Animator position at Twine is a short-term contract role. However, there is potential for future collaboration on similar projects if the candidate performs well and their skills align with ongoing needs.
- What does 'advanced rigging suitable for hand-keyed animations' mean for this Twine job?
- Advanced rigging for hand-keyed animations means creating complex skeletal and facial structures in Maya that allow animators to directly control and pose the character for expressive and nuanced performances, rather than relying heavily on motion capture data.
- How important is experience with adult anatomy for this remote 3D Animator job?
- Experience with adult anatomy is very important for this remote 3D Animator job, as the project specifically requires detailed rigging for adult character models intended for an adult audience. A deep understanding of human anatomy in this context is essential for creating realistic and functional rigs.
- What is the work environment like for this remote Junior 3D Animator position at Twine?
- The work environment for this remote Junior 3D Animator position at Twine is fully remote, requiring strong communication skills and responsiveness. Candidates must be comfortable working independently and professionally with sensitive or adult-themed content.
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