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Senior 3D Animator

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Are you an experienced 3D Animator ready to take creative ownership and help shape standoutanimation projects from concept to final delivery? We create high-quality TV ads, explainer videos, product demos and branded content. We’re looking for a talented and technically strong 3D Animator who can elevate our work, bring ideas to life with confidence, and play a key role within our growing studio. This isn’t an entry-level role — we’re looking for someone who can lead sequences, solve complex creative and technical challenges, and contribute to the development of our animation pipeline.The RoleAs a Senior 3D Animator, you will:● Lead the creation of high-quality 3D animations from storyboard through to final render.● Take ownership of projects or key sequences, ensuring creative excellence and technical precision.● Collaborate closely with directors, designers, editors and clients to bring creative visions to life.● Develop and refine 3D assets for animation, VFX projects.● Design and implement advanced lighting, shading and rendering setups to achieve broadcast-quality results.● Handle complex animation tasks including character animation, product animation, simulations and motion graphics.● Contribute to compositing, post-production and final delivery workflows.● Optimise scenes and troubleshoot technical challenges efficiently.● Help improve studio workflows, pipelines and production processes.● Mentor and support junior animators where required.● Stay ahead of industry trends, tools and emerging technologies.What We’re Looking For● 3+ years’ professional experience in 3D animation (studio or agency environment preferred).● Strong proficiency in Blender (our primary tool). Experience in Maya and/or Cinema 4D is highlytransferable.● Excellent understanding of animation principles, timing, weight and performance.● Strong knowledge of lighting, rendering and material workflows.● Experience with compositing and post-production processes.● Solid grasp of composition, colour theory and visual storytelling.● Understanding of rigging and scene optimisation.● Ability to interpret briefs and contribute creatively — not just execute.● Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.● Confident communicator, comfortable working collaboratively and, where required, client-facing.● Excellent organisation and time management skills.A strong, professional showreel demonstrating high-quality, finished work is essential.Desirable (But Not Essential)● Experience working on TV or broadcast advertising.● Understanding of good design principles.● Knowledge of simulations (cloth, particles, rigid body).● Motion design experience.● Experience building or refining production pipelines.Why Join Us?● Work on high-quality commercial and broadcast projects.● Be part of a growing creative studio with real opportunity to shape its direction.● Collaborate with a passionate, ambitious team.● Contribute creatively — your ideas will matter.Are you an experienced 3D Animator ready to take creative ownership and help shape standoutanimation projects from concept to final delivery? We create high-quality TV ads, explainer videos, product demos and branded content. We’re looking for a talented and technically strong 3D Animator who can elevate our work, bring ideas to life with confidence, and play a key role within our growing studio. This isn’t an entry-level role — we’re looking for someone who can lead sequences, solve complex creative and technical challenges, and contribute to the development of our animation pipeline.The RoleAs a Senior 3D Animator, you will:● Lead the creation of high-quality 3D animations from storyboard through to final render.● Take ownership of projects or key sequences, ensuring creative excellence and technical precision.● Collaborate closely with directors, designers, editors and clients to bring creative visions to life.● Develop and refine 3D assets for animation, VFX projects.● Design and implement advanced lighting, shading and rendering setups to achieve broadcast-quality results.● Handle complex animation tasks including character animation, product animation, simulations and motion graphics.● Contribute to compositing, post-production and final delivery workflows.● Optimise scenes and troubleshoot technical challenges efficiently.● Help improve studio workflows, pipelines and production processes.● Mentor and support junior animators where required.● Stay ahead of industry trends, tools and emerging technologies.What We’re Looking For● 3+ years’ professional experience in 3D animation (studio or agency environment preferred).● Strong proficiency in Blender (our primary tool). Experience in Maya and/or Cinema 4D is highlytransferable.● Excellent understanding of animation principles, timing, weight and performance.● Strong knowledge of lighting, rendering and material workflows.● Experience with compositing and post-production processes.● Solid grasp of composition, colour theory and visual storytelling.● Understanding of rigging and scene optimisation.● Ability to interpret briefs and contribute creatively — not just execute.● Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.● Confident communicator, comfortable working collaboratively and, where required, client-facing.● Excellent organisation and time management skills.A strong, professional showreel demonstrating high-quality, finished work is essential.Desirable (But Not Essential)● Experience working on TV or broadcast advertising.● Understanding of good design principles.● Knowledge of simulations (cloth, particles, rigid body).● Motion design experience.● Experience building or refining production pipelines.Why Join Us?● Work on high-quality commercial and broadcast projects.● Be part of a growing creative studio with real opportunity to shape its direction.● Collaborate with a passionate, ambitious team.● Contribute creatively — your ideas will matter.Are you an experienced 3D Animator ready to take creative ownership and help shape standoutanimation projects from concept to final delivery? We create high-quality TV ads, explainer videos, product demos and branded content. We’re looking for a talented and technically strong 3D Animator who can elevate our work, bring ideas to life with confidence, and play a key role within our growing studio. This isn’t an entry-level role — we’re looking for someone who can lead sequences, solve complex creative and technical challenges, and contribute to the development of our animation pipeline.The RoleAs a Senior 3D Animator, you will:● Lead the creation of high-quality 3D animations from storyboard through to final render.● Take ownership of projects or key sequences, ensuring creative excellence and technical precision.● Collaborate closely with directors, designers, editors and clients to bring creative visions to life.● Develop and refine 3D assets for animation, VFX projects.● Design and implement advanced lighting, shading and rendering setups to achieve broadcast-quality results.● Handle complex animation tasks including character animation, product animation, simulations and motion graphics.● Contribute to compositing, post-production and final delivery workflows.● Optimise scenes and troubleshoot technical challenges efficiently.● Help improve studio workflows, pipelines and production processes.● Mentor and support junior animators where required.● Stay ahead of industry trends, tools and emerging technologies.What We’re Looking For● 3+ years’ professional experience in 3D animation (studio or agency environment preferred).● Strong proficiency in Blender (our primary tool). Experience in Maya and/or Cinema 4D is highlytransferable.● Excellent understanding of animation principles, timing, weight and performance.● Strong knowledge of lighting, rendering and material workflows.● Experience with compositing and post-production processes.● Solid grasp of composition, colour theory and visual storytelling.● Understanding of rigging and scene optimisation.● Ability to interpret briefs and contribute creatively — not just execute.● Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.● Confident communicator, comfortable working collaboratively and, where required, client-facing.● Excellent organisation and time management skills.A strong, professional showreel demonstrating high-quality, finished work is essential.Desirable (But Not Essential)● Experience working on TV or broadcast advertising.● Understanding of good design principles.● Knowledge of simulations (cloth, particles, rigid body).● Motion design experience.● Experience building or refining production pipelines.Why Join Us?● Work on high-quality commercial and broadcast projects.● Be part of a growing creative studio with real opportunity to shape its direction.● Collaborate with a passionate, ambitious team.● Contribute creatively — your ideas will matter.

The Role

As a Senior 3D Animator, you will:

● Lead the creation of high-quality 3D animations from storyboard through to final render.● Take ownership of projects or key sequences, ensuring creative excellence and technical precision.● Collaborate closely with directors, designers, editors and clients to bring creative visions to life.● Develop and refine 3D assets for animation, VFX projects.● Design and implement advanced lighting, shading and rendering setups to achieve broadcast-quality results.● Handle complex animation tasks including character animation, product animation, simulations and motion graphics.● Contribute to compositing, post-production and final delivery workflows.● Optimise scenes and troubleshoot technical challenges efficiently.● Help improve studio workflows, pipelines and production processes.● Mentor and support junior animators where required.● Stay ahead of industry trends, tools and emerging technologies.

What We’re Looking For

● 3+ years’ professional experience in 3D animation (studio or agency environment preferred).● Strong proficiency in Blender (our primary tool). Experience in Maya and/or Cinema 4D is highlytransferable.● Excellent understanding of animation principles, timing, weight and performance.● Strong knowledge of lighting, rendering and material workflows.● Experience with compositing and post-production processes.● Solid grasp of composition, colour theory and visual storytelling.● Understanding of rigging and scene optimisation.● Ability to interpret briefs and contribute creatively — not just execute.● Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.● Confident communicator, comfortable working collaboratively and, where required, client-facing.● Excellent organisation and time management skills.A strong, professional showreel demonstrating high-quality, finished work is essential.

Desirable (But Not Essential)

● Experience working on TV or broadcast advertising.● Understanding of good design principles.● Knowledge of simulations (cloth, particles, rigid body).● Motion design experience.● Experience building or refining production pipelines.

Why Join Us?

● Work on high-quality commercial and broadcast projects.● Be part of a growing creative studio with real opportunity to shape its direction.● Collaborate with a passionate, ambitious team.● Contribute creatively — your ideas will matter.

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