In the vibrant and rapidly expanding landscape of digital entertainment and commercial media, the ability to turn static assets into captivating, emotionally engaging motion is what drives memorable storytelling. At XPLO Animation, located in Karaiyanchavadi, Chennai, we pride ourselves on pushing creative boundaries across multiple mediums, crafting high-impact CGI advertisements, interactive games, and cinematic projects that resonate with global audiences. Operating on a full-time, work-from-office basis from our dynamic Chennai studio, our team thrives on artistic collaboration, technical fluency, and a shared passion for visual arts. We are currently seeking talented, driven 3D Animators who specialize in Blender to join our growing team. Whether you are an ambitious fresher looking to kickstart your career or an experienced professional with 1 to 2 years under your belt, this on-site opportunity is your chance to make a tangible mark on exciting, diverse CGI projects. Job Summary : 3D Animator (Blender) Detail Specification Company Name XPLO Animation Position 3D Animator (Blender) Location Type Work From Office (Karaiyanchavadi, Chennai, India) Applicant Requirements Open to candidates across India, with a preference for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Karnataka Employment Type Full-Time Salary Range ₹2.64 LPA – ₹3.00 LPA (approx. $3,150 – $3,600 USD / Year, based on experience and skills) Experience Level Freshers & Experienced (1–2 years) Role Overview: Crafting Engaging Motion in Blender As a 3D Animator at XPLO Animation, you will serve as a vital pillar of our production pipeline. Your primary responsibility is to design, refine, and execute expressive, high-quality animations for characters, complex props, and intricate environments using Blender. Every frame you touch will require a balance of technical execution and creative storytelling. Whether you are animating whimsical character performances for an ad campaign or building fluid mechanical movements for a game cinematic, you will work closely with directors and layout artists to ensure absolute visual harmony. You will take rough blocking and push it into polished, dynamic motion, bringing narrative depth and personality to everything you create. Key Responsibilities Character & Asset Animation: Design and implement fluid, engaging animations for characters, props, and environments using Blender. Performance & Timing: Apply a strong, intuitive sense of weight, spacing, timing, and dynamic posing to every sequence. Style Versatility: Adapt smoothly between realistic motion physics and stylized cartoon animation depending on project requirements. Creative Iteration: Receive constructive feedback from supervisors and directors, rapidly translating notes into polished animation revisions. Pipeline Contribution: Maintain rigorous attention to detail, organizing files efficiently and delivering completed assets strictly within production schedules. Requirements & Qualifications Software Specialization: Proven, hands-on proficiency in Blender animation toolsets (covering character rigging navigation, graph editor refinement, and keyframe blockouts). Artistic Fundamentals: A rock-solid understanding of core animation principles—including anticipation, follow-through, staging, and silhouette clarity. Storytelling Passion: A genuine enthusiasm for visual storytelling, character acting, and meticulous attention to fine detail. Experience Threshold: Open to passionate freshers with an exceptional student showreel, as well as experienced animators with 1 to 2 years of professional studio background. Regional Preference: While open to applicants across India, candidates based in or relocating from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Karnataka are strongly preferred for this on-site role. Why Join XPLO Animation? Choosing to build your career at XPLO Animation means stepping into an environment designed for rapid growth, creative experimentation, and hands-on mentorship: Diverse Portfolio Projects: Work across a wide spectrum of media, including high-end CGI commercials, interactive video games, and cinematic storytelling. Collaborative Studio Culture: Thrive in an inspiring, on-site office space alongside passionate peers who share your dedication to the craft of animation. Career Advancement: Benefit from structured learning pathways and daily exposure to real-world production pipelines, helping you level up your technical and artistic skills fast. Take the Next Step in Your Career! If you are deeply passionate about animation, love breathing life into static worlds through Blender, and want to grow within a dynamic studio environment, we want to see what you can do. Send your updated resume and a standout animation portfolio showcasing your best character and prop work to our team today. Join XPLO Animation and help us shape the future of digital storytelling!