3D Animator, Bethesda Game Studios, Canada
3D Animator job overview : Welcome to Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning development team behind some of the most iconic, critically acclaimed, and genre-defining franchises in interactive entertainment history, including Starfield, The Elder Scrolls, and Fallout. At Bethesda, we don’t just build games; we create massive, living worlds that players inhabit for thousands of hours. Our studio culture is built on the belief that groundbreaking creativity flourishes when our people are supported, valued, and inspired. We are committed to offering our employees a thoroughly well-balanced home and work life. We achieve this by providing highly competitive salaries, a generous and comprehensive benefits program, and creative studio environments located in some of North America’s most vibrant and culturally rich cities. With a definitive goal of cultivating a workforce and studio culture as fun, diverse, and inclusive as our global player base, we proudly welcome applicants with unique skillsets, varied experience levels, and diverse backgrounds. If you are deeply passionate about making a meaningful, lasting contribution to some of the most significant, widely anticipated games in the industry, we want to hear from you! Job Overview : 3D Animator Job Attribute Details Position Animator (First-Person Focus) / Animateur(trice) Studio Bethesda Game Studios (Developer of Starfield, Fallout, The Elder Scrolls) Location Options Rockville, MD | Austin, TX | Dallas, TX | Montreal, QC Department Art (Animation) Base Salary Range $70,000 – $155,000 / year (Dependent on primary work location) Core Software Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender (Required); MotionBuilder (Asset) Key Qualifications 3D Animation training, strong hand-keyed principles, attention to detail Bonus Skills First-person animation, motion capture, creature animation, animation graphs Union Representation Yes (Represented by the Communication Workers of America – CWA) The Role: Animator (First-Person Focus) Bethesda Game Studios is seeking a talented, expressive, and technically proficient First-Person Animator to join our elite core Art Department. In this role, your craft will directly dictate the physical feel, immersion, and tactile feedback of our game worlds. You will focus heavily on the mechanics, weight, and subtle nuances of first-person gameplay perspective—ensuring that every weapon draw, spell cast, object interaction, and traversal mechanic feels incredibly responsive, punchy, and visually flawless. We will consider exceptional candidates for placement across any of our four primary Bethesda Game Studios physical office locations: This position is a prominent part of a collective bargaining unit and is proudly represented by the Communication Workers of America (CWA), ensuring a structured, fair, and advocate-supported workspace. Core Responsibilities 1. High-Fidelity Asset Creation & Artistic Execution 2. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration & Communication 3. Mentorship & Pipeline Support Qualifications: What Makes You S.P.E.C.I.A.L. To thrive in our pipeline, candidates should possess a blend of artistic excellence, robust technical comprehension, and an exemplary collaborative spirit: Preferred & Bonus Skills While not strictly mandatory, candidates possessing the following credentials will stand out significantly: Compensation, Financial Rewards & Benefits Expected Salary Range The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $70,000 – $155,000 per year. Location-Based Pay Variations: ZeniMax Media maintains tailored base pay structures for various work locations across the United States and international offices. This enables us to compensate our staff competitively and consistently within distinct geographic job markets. The broad range displayed above reflects potential U.S. base pay; your specific base pay will depend squarely upon your primary designated work location, role complexity, individual skill sets, and verified relevant experience. Base pay structures are evaluated and updated annually. Additional Rewards & Perks At ZeniMax, core dedication is rewarded. Eligible roles have access to performance-based financial incentives, including: Comprehensive U.S. Benefits Package For personnel based out of our United States offices (Rockville, Austin, Dallas), our premium benefits tier includes: 3D Animator, Bethesda Game Studios, Canada Apply now See open roles Explore More Jobs