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Athena Productions Freelance 3D Artist

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Athena Productions is a premier concept art and visual development studio recognized for contributing to some of the most acclaimed titles in the video game industry. We are currently seeking an experienced, UK-based Freelance 3D Artist to join our team for an exciting new project. In this role, you will work closely with our Art Director to translate 2D concepts into high-quality, game-ready 3D environments and props. We are looking for an artist who masters the balance between artistic fidelity and technical optimization, particularly within the Unreal Engine 5 ecosystem. If you are a collaborative professional with a proven track record in AAA development and a passion for creating immersive worlds, we invite you to contribute your expertise to our studio. Job Summary Details Detail Information Role Freelance 3D Artist Studio Athena Productions Location Remote (UK-based only) Pay Rate USD $35 – $55 per hour Key Focus Environment modeling, prop design, UE5 integration Core Software Unreal Engine 5, Industry-standard 3D modeling/texturing suites Key Responsibilities Model and texture semi-realistic/realistic 3D props and environments Translate concept art into final 3D assets while maintaining proportions and vision Optimize assets for Unreal Engine 5, including Nanite Create modular kits and follow best practices in 3D workflows Integrate assets and textures seamlessly into UE5 Requirements Must be UK-based (freelance position) 4+ years’ professional experience in the video game industry Portfolio showcasing strong 3D modeling, texturing & UV mapping Experience with Unreal Engine 5 (including modular kits & optimization) At least one shipped AAA title Strong communication skills in English (written & verbal) Why Join Athena Productions? Athena Productions is a studio built on the pillars of creativity and collaboration. We are dedicated to producing artwork that not only meets industry standards but inspires players worldwide. Impactful Work: Contribute to high-profile projects that push the boundaries of visual development. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team of industry veterans who value artistic excellence and creative input. Flexibility: As a freelance partner, you will enjoy the flexibility of remote work while remaining an integral part of our creative process. 📩 Please send your CV & Portfolio to apply.

Scanline VFX hiring-Animation Supervisor

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We are looking for an experienced Animation Supervisor to lead our animation department and drive the delivery of high-quality, photo-realistic character, creature, and object animations. You will oversee day-to-day operations, guide a team of animators, and collaborate with other departments to ensure creative and technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Partner with studio leadership to deliver industry-leading animation. Supervise and mentor animators while ensuring artistic and technical consistency. Collaborate with cross-department supervisors to identify and resolve creative and technical challenges. Work closely with production teams to meet schedules and deadlines. Ensure animations align with the director’s vision, storytelling goals, and overall project needs. Qualifications 8+ years of VFX production and leadership experience in live-action feature films. Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage, mentor, and inspire large teams. Expert knowledge of Maya; familiarity with Nuke and 3ds Max is a plus. Strong foundation in animation principles: acting, posing, weight, timing, storytelling, and on-model consistency. Solid understanding of cinematography: framing, lenses, continuity, staging, and camera movement. Experience with camera animation, shot layout, and on-set supervision. Knowledge of human and animal anatomy; life drawing skills preferred. Strong problem-solving skills to debug and support technical challenges. Highly organized, adaptable, and collaborative with excellent communication skills.

🚀 Creative Circle is Hiring – Video Editor (Gaming & Entertainment)

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Our client in the gaming & entertainment industry is looking for a Video Editor & Capture Artist to join their team! You’ll craft trailers, teasers, reels, and social content that excite players worldwide. 📍 Remote | 🕒 12+ Months | 💼 Freelance What you’ll do:🎬 Edit gameplay & cinematic footage into trailers and short content🎧 Sync visuals with sound/music for impact🎮 Capture gameplay footage inside Unreal Engine / Unity✨ Add post-production polish, color correction & effects🤝 Collaborate with designers & marketing teams What you’ll need:🔹 Pro in Adobe Premiere Pro (After Effects a plus)🔹 Strong editing sense – pacing, timing, storytelling🔹 Familiarity with Unreal Engine / Unity capture tools🔹 Experience in color correction & post-production 👉 Apply via Creative Circle website or email your resume:📧 gillian.singerman@jobalert.creativecircle.com

Scanline VFX hiring Matte Painter (Freelance / Remote)

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We’re looking for a talented Matte Painter to create photorealistic 2D and 3D environments for live-action and VFX projects. Bring scenes to life by blending photography, digital painting, and 3D elements. 🌟 Key Responsibilities: Create photorealistic matte paintings using Photoshop, Maya, Nuke Combine photographic, painted, and 3D assets for environments Integrate imagery into shots with accurate lighting, perspective, and color Work with VFX Supervisors to meet concept and sequence requirements Apply feedback to achieve high-quality visuals Qualifications:✅ 5+ years as a Digital Matte Painter for feature films✅ Expert in Photoshop, Maya, Nuke; Mari & compositing knowledge a plus✅ Strong understanding of photography, lighting, color, and composition✅ Self-motivated, proactive, able to manage environments at sequence level✅ Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills 📍 Remote / Freelance 💡 Apply now and create stunning cinematic worlds!

🎮 Madruga Works is Hiring – Blender Animator (Freelance, Remote)

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Madruga Works, the award-winning independent studio behind successful titles like Planetbase and Dawn of Man, is looking for an exceptionally talented Animator to join our team on a freelance basis. We are currently in full production for our upcoming title, Planetbase 2, and we need a skilled professional to help us bring our world to life. In this role, you will be responsible for creating high-quality, performant animations for a diverse range of subjects, including humans, complex vehicles, and robotic units. You will be instrumental in ensuring our characters and assets move with the polish and responsiveness our fans expect. We are looking for someone who understands the unique balance between artistic expression and technical efficiency in game development. Job Summary Details Detail Information Role Animator (Freelance) Studio Madruga Works Project Planetbase 2 Location Remote (UK) Compensation €40,000 – €55,000 per year (approx.) Key Focus Humans, vehicles, and robotics animation Core Software Blender, Unity   Key Responsibilities Comprehensive Rigging: Handle end-to-end rigging and skinning processes for characters (humans/robots) and technical assets (vehicles). Animation Production: Create professional, loopable animation cycles that hold up under close inspection while maintaining optimal performance. Engine Integration: Oversee the export and implementation of animations into Unity, ensuring that state machines, transitions, and triggers function seamlessly in-game. Quality Assurance: Test animations directly within the game engine to identify and resolve clipping, deformation, or weighting issues.   Requirements Game Animation Expertise: Proven experience in game animation, specifically in building efficient rigs and optimized bone setups. Technical Art Skills: Strong knowledge of character kinematics, surface deformation, and clean mesh topology. Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Blender and Unity is mandatory. Workflow Discipline: You must have a highly organized workflow. We prioritize artists who strictly follow naming conventions, project folder structures, and professional version control practices (SVN). Communication: Clear, responsive communication skills, essential for a successful remote freelance partnership.   Bonus Points: Previous experience working on city-builders, strategy games, or simulation titles. Availability within the GMT ±3 hours time zone to ensure overlap with our core team.   Why Work With Madruga Works? We are a small, focused team that takes great pride in creating deep, engaging, and highly regarded strategy games. By joining us for Planetbase 2, you will be an essential part of the core development team, with your work having a direct and lasting impact on the game’s final feel. How to Apply If you are passionate about strategy games and have the skills to make our characters and machines come alive, we would love to see your work. Portfolio: Send us a link to your portfolio or demo reel. Please highlight specific examples of your rigging and animation cycles for characters and vehicles. Submission: Email your application to jobs@madrugaworks.com. Subject Line: You must use the following subject line: [Animator] Planetbase 2 Rates: Please include your current freelance day/hourly rates in your email. Madruga Works is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique perspective that every artist brings to our studio. Are you currently available to start immediately, and do you have experience working with the specific animation constraints common in strategy games?

🚀 Framestore is Hiring – Line Producer 🎬

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  Framestore is looking for an experienced VFX Line Producer to oversee the day-to-day operations of our project production pipelines. In this role, you will ensure our projects run efficiently, stay on schedule, and remain within budget. Acting as the vital link between internal creative teams and cross-site partners, you will play a pivotal role in delivering world-class visual effects.   Job Overview : VFX Line Producer Role Title VFX Line Producer Location Mumbai, India (On-site) Department Film – Mumbai Experience Level 6+ years in VFX production (Minimum 2 years as a Line Producer / Senior Coordinator) Reporting To Head of Production (Local) & Associate Producer (Project) Tools Required ShotGrid, MS Office, Google Suite     Key Responsibilities Pipeline & Schedule Management Milestone Planning: Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, milestones, and delivery deadlines in close collaboration with Creative and show Production teams. Progress Tracking: Monitor the daily progress of all VFX shots, sequences, and assets; proactively identify and resolve potential bottlenecks or schedule conflicts. Data Integrity: Manage and oversee the shot tracking database (ShotGrid) with the assistance of department coordinators to ensure data accuracy and reporting clarity. Resource Management: Anticipate and efficiently communicate idle team scenarios or resource constraints to the Associate Producer and cross-site Production teams.   Reporting & Operations Performance Insights: Generate regular status reports and forecasts for the Head of Production and Senior show leadership, highlighting potential risks and opportunities. Render Optimization: Review, manage, and communicate render priorities with relevant stakeholders to optimize technical resources. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and guide the internal production team, including Production Coordinators and Production Assistants (PAs). Meeting Facilitation: Schedule and lead weekly production meetings, ensuring clear action items and summaries are distributed to attendees. Personnel Logistics: Oversee the onboarding and offboarding of project personnel, managing data access and resource allocation. Ad-Hoc Support: Execute other related production duties as reasonably required by the project.   Required Skills & Qualifications Industry Experience: A minimum of 6 years of experience in VFX production, featuring at least 2 years specifically in a Line Producer or Senior Production role. Pipeline Knowledge: An in-depth, comprehensive understanding of the entire VFX production pipeline. Technical Proficiency: Strong, practical knowledge of ShotGrid, MS Office, and Google Suite. Workflow Management: Exceptional organizational skills with a proven track record of managing high-volume, fast-paced workflows and prioritizing conflicting tasks. Communication & Resilience: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to remain calm, analytical, and positive under high-pressure deadlines.   What if you don’t match every single skill? The requirements listed above are guidelines, not hard-and-fast rules. If your skills are transferable and you feel this role matches your career trajectory, we highly encourage you to apply. Doing so opens the door to being considered for this position as well as upcoming opportunities. Our Commitment to Equity & Inclusion Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We aim to encourage and support all current and future employees to achieve their full potential. No individual will receive less favorable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us. If you require any assistance or accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you every step of the way.

🚀 Netflix Studio is Hiring – Previs Artist (Feature Animation)

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📍 Sydney, Australia (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) Join Netflix Animation in shaping bold, immersive animated films with timeless impact! What You’ll Do:✨ Establish cinematic staging, lensing & camera language aligned with Director’s vision✨ Create 3D shots & sequences from script, storyboards & briefs✨ Set dress environments & guide framing/story with rough animation✨ Light, render & compile previs sequences with sound✨ Collaborate cross-team & mentor peers What You’ll Need:✅ 5+ yrs experience in Previs/Layout for animated feature films✅ Strong visual storytelling, shot rhythm & composition skills✅ Expertise in Blender & Maya✅ Solid grasp of cameras, editing & film language✅ Ability to work solo & collaboratively with strong communication 💰 Competitive pay + benefits (medical, dental, mental health, retirement, family programs, PTO)

Hiring: Senior 3D Animator (Character) – Remote or On-site Beijing

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Location: England, United Kingdom (Remote WET/CET preferred) or On-site in Beijing (Relocation support available)Work Type: Full-Time About the Role:Bring our characters to life! As a Senior 3D Animator, you’ll:✨ Design high-quality cartoon-style 3D animations for in-game characters, focusing on animals and humanoids✨ Collaborate with artists & designers to maintain a consistent animation style✨ Prepare and export animation assets for game engine implementation We’re Looking For:✔ Strong 3D animation portfolio featuring both animal/creature and humanoid characters✔ Proficiency in Maya or 3ds Max✔ Excellent communication & collaboration skills in an international team About Magic Tavern:Magic Tavern creates enchanting worlds and stories. Our flagship games Matchington Mansion and Project Makeover have reached over 400M players globally, with Project Makeover topping charts in 31 countries and recognized as Best of 2021 by Google Play. Join a dynamic, creative, and ambitious team where art, technology, and design converge! 📩 Apply now and help us craft magical experiences.

Hiring: Illustrator (Freelance – Remote, US)-IXL Learning

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About the RoleIXL Learning, a leader in personalized education products used by millions worldwide, is looking for a talented Illustrator/Graphic Designer to support our curriculum team. You’ll create engaging illustrations for Rosetta Stone’s Foundations product, bringing concepts to life with a stylized, graphic-novel approach. This is a remote, 1099 consulting role (3 months, with the possibility of extension). What You’ll Do Design stylized, graphic-novel style illustrations for online learning materials Ensure consistency with brand guidelines and visual standards Handle multiple illustration projects under tight deadlines Incorporate feedback from curriculum designers to refine work What We’re Looking For Strong craftsmanship and illustration skills with an eye for detail Ability to create engaging raster images in a stylized, graphic-novel approach (required) Ability to create kid-friendly flat vector art (a plus) Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop (Illustrator experience a plus) Previous experience in online/educational illustration preferred Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills Experience sourcing/manipulating stock images (Shutterstock) is a plus Degree in Illustration, Graphic Design, or related field is a plus Application Requirements📌 Submit your: Resume Cover letter Portfolio link 👉 Candidates will also be asked to submit a sample illustration. Finalists with the best work will move forward in the process.💰 Compensation: $250 per completed illustration. About IXL LearningIXL Learning is the largest EdTech company in the US, reaching millions of learners across diverse products: IXL.com: Used by 1 in 4 US students Rosetta Stone: Immersive language learning in 25 languages Wyzant: Nation’s largest tutoring marketplace (300+ subjects) Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT): Marketplace for millions of educator-created resources At IXL, we are mission-driven, collaborative, and passionate about creating products that make a real impact on learners and educators worldwide.

Hiring Freelance Graphic Designer

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📍 Location: Remote (occasional on-site collaboration possible)🏢 Company: Spazio About Spazio Spazio is a creative design firm specializing in brand identity, packaging, and marketing assets for clients across the U.S. We combine creativity, strategy, and storytelling to craft designs that are visually striking and strategically effective. The Role We’re looking for a Freelance Graphic Designer to help bring client brands to life through high-quality packaging, marketing materials, and digital assets. You’ll collaborate with our creative team to deliver production-ready designs that are consistent, innovative, and on-brand. What You’ll Do Design packaging, marketing collateral, and digital assets aligned with brand guidelines. Collaborate with our team to understand client goals, project requirements, and timelines. Deliver production-ready files for print and digital, ensuring accuracy and quality. Incorporate feedback from clients and internal teams with creativity and adaptability. Manage multiple projects at once while meeting deadlines. Stay updated on trends, tools, and best practices in branding, packaging, and design. What We’re Looking For Strong portfolio highlighting branding, packaging, and marketing design. Expertise in illustration and typography (highly preferred). Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign required). Solid understanding of print production and preparing press-ready files. Keen eye for detail, consistency, and visual storytelling. Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with the team. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Experience collaborating with clients or creative teams. (Bonus) Familiarity with digital tools such as Figma, XD, or Sketch. Who You Are Creative and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills. Flexible and adaptable, able to handle multiple projects and deadlines. Passionate about branding and packaging design. Excited to contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced environment. How to Apply Send us the following to [insert email/contact]: Your resume or CV. A link to your portfolio (with emphasis on illustration and typography). A brief introduction with your availability.