Animation Specialist
Core
Create high-quality 2D and 3D animations, motion graphics, and visual effects for videos, games, websites, mobile apps, and digital platforms.
Role type
Animation Specialist (2D/3D)
Builds
Animation assets, character rigs, motion graphics, UI elements, and visual effects for digital media and games.
Domain
Digital Media, Gaming, Film, Advertising
Required skills
2D and 3D animation, character rigging, facial animation, motion graphics, storyboarding, visual effects, optimization for performance, project management
Preferred skills
Gaming, film, advertising, e-learning, character rigging, facial animation, motion capture, video editing, compositing, VFX, social media animation, UI/UX animation, AR/VR, interactive media, procedural animation, simulation, AI-assisted animation tools, scripting, pipeline automation
Technologies
Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Autodesk Maya, Cinema 4D, 3ds Max, Toon Boom Harmony, Spine, Unity, Unreal Engine, Figma, Git
Responsibilities
Create 2D and 3D animations for various digital platforms; Design and animate characters, environments, and visual effects; Develop storyboards and animatics; Rig and animate 3D characters; Collaborate with designers, developers, and creative directors; Optimize animation assets for performance; Revise animations based on feedback; Manage project files and schedules.
Seniority
Mid-level (2–5 years experience)