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Tyler Carver

Recruiter at IDR, Inc.
4.77
from 121 reviews
Job
Animation Artist II
Los Angeles, California, United States
CONTRACT
TERMS: contract
START DATE: 6/25/25

IDR is seeking a talented Animation Artist II to join one of our top clients in a fully remote role. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled animator to bring characters, environments, and in-game sequences to life for a leading game development company.

Position Overview/Responsibilities for the Animation Artist II:

  • Create high-quality animations for characters and environments

  • Refine and repurpose classic animations for modern gameplay systems

  • Collaborate with technical artists and engineers to optimize animations for performance and seamless integration

  • Troubleshoot technical challenges in animation pipelines and workflows in partnership with developers

  • This is a contract position through February 27, 2026

Required Skills for Animation Artist II:

  • 3+ years of game development experience

  • Excellent knowledge of Maya and modern game engines (Unreal, etc)

  • Development experience of Animation Systems (Sequencers, Blueprints, State Machines, in-engine animation and rigging tools, etc)

  • Understanding of animation principles, body mechanics, acting, posing, and storytelling techniques

  • Demonstrated excellence in collaboration and communication within cross-disciplinary teams

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive compensation package

  • Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!

  • Opportunity to work with an industry-leading organization

  • Close-knit and team-oriented culture

Why IDR?

  • 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets

  • Employee Stock Ownership Program

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

  • ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 11 years in a row