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Remote 3d Animator jobs in the United States
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The demand for talented 3D animator remote jobs continues to grow as studios and digital agencies across the USA expand their creative teams. With 32 open positions available, this is an excellent moment for skilled professionals to join a dynamic, remote-first environment. Companies nationwide are actively looking to hire a 3D animator who can bring characters, environments, and visual stories to life.
Successful candidates typically bring strong command of industry-standard software such as Maya, Blender, or Cinema 4D, along with a solid understanding of rigging, lighting, and motion principles. A keen eye for timing, texture, and visual storytelling is essential, as is the ability to collaborate smoothly with designers, directors, and developers. Adaptability and a portfolio showcasing versatile animation styles often set strong applicants apart in a competitive field of 3D animator vacancies.
Remote work has become a defining feature of the animation industry, allowing studios to source talent beyond traditional hubs while giving animators the flexibility to manage their own creative workflow. Across the USA, demand for 3D animator positions remains strong, driven by growth in gaming, film, advertising, and virtual production sectors. Many employers now offer fully distributed teams, flexible schedules, and project-based collaboration tools that make remote animation careers both accessible and rewarding.
If you're ready to take the next step in your animation career, explore current opportunities through Global Work AI and connect with employers seeking passionate, creative talent. Whether you're an emerging artist or an experienced professional, now is the time to pursue rewarding 3D animator jobs and bring your skills to a team that values innovation and imagination.
Mob Entertainment
Manage external co-development, outsourcing, and licensee partnerships, ensuring alignment with internal creative vision. Review 2D/3D art, animation, and VFX submissions for quality and technical standards. Author RFPs and SOWs, define project scopes, and oversee vendor pipelines.
remote, AZ, United States$90k – $153k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Riot Games
Create UI animatics from static designs, ensuring adherence to quality and motion conventions. Collaborate with the Visual Design lead and UI team to support game features. Implement animations efficiently, balancing performance and visual quality for PC and Mobile devices.
remote, United States$74k/yrFull TimeEntry with Degree
Squanch Games
Create high-quality characters and related assets from concept to final implementation. Develop proxies and blockouts for gameplay, rigging, and animation. Sculpt high-poly models, create optimized low-poly assets, and manage UVs, texture baking, and material creation.
remote, United States$108k – $130k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Jobgether
Develop and modify 2D games using the Defold game engine. Write and maintain Lua scripts for game functionality. Create gameplay mechanics, player controls, and user interfaces. Debug technical issues and optimize game performance while documenting workflows clearly.
remote (anywhere)$141k – $262k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Fivestone Studios
Create 2D and 3D artwork including concept art, storyboards, motion design, animation, modeling, texturing, lighting, and look development. Collaborate on projects as needed, delivering high-quality files and addressing issues proactively.
remote (anywhere)Full TimeJunior (<2 years)
MimoLabs
Build and train models for manufacturable geometry, integrating physics-driven optimization. Own the training pipeline from data curation to evaluation, ensuring quality metrics are met.
remote, United States$170k – $220k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
PrePass
Conceptualize and produce video and animated content for various marketing channels. Design and animate motion graphics and visual elements, edit video footage, and support video shoots. Create marketing assets and collateral, ensuring brand consistency across all platforms.
remote, United StatesFull TimeDirectorThe Experiential Group
Serve as Experiential Designer on proposals and client projects, translating creative concepts into visual representations. Develop 3D design deliverables such as floor plans, layouts, and renderings.
remote, NY, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Netflix
Execute high-quality aesthetic and technical standards set by the Art Director. Create automated pipelines for character rigging, skinning deformation, and motion capture solutions. Author, debug, and optimize runtime animation solutions using Metahuman, Control Rig, and Animation Blueprints.
remote, OR, United States$190k – $320k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Xperteez Technology
Create and edit 3D environments and simulations using Open 3D Engine (O3DE). Develop and modify 3D scenes, game objects, and physics simulations. Use Python or C++ for scripting and automation, troubleshoot issues, and enhance performance.
remote, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
PocketWatch, Inc.
Collaborate with artists, directors, and producers to create visuals from concept to render. Assign and track shot assignments across multiple shows, manage budget expenditures, and ensure timely video completion.
remote, United States$50k – $60k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Fanatics Betting & Gaming
Design, animate, and edit performance-focused video and motion for various platforms. Create visually engaging hooks and produce multiple versions efficiently across formats and markets. Build 2D and 3D assets for campaigns and develop motion templates to streamline processes.
remote, United States$90k – $120k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Hook
Collaborate with team members to exceed client expectations in motion work. Utilize animation, editing, and post-production tools to produce quality deliverables. Respond to client feedback with creative solutions and maintain project cohesion through clear communication.
remote, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Enercon Services, Inc.
Create and modify detailed engineering drawings using Plant 3D, REVIT, AutoCAD, and NAVISWORKS. Conduct site walkdowns and generate reports, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Perform quality control checks on drawings and mentor junior designers.
remote, United States$69k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
MAK Technologies
Create and integrate game-ready 3D art assets, including vehicles and environmental props, for simulation software. Configure assets in MAK’s proprietary software and build terrains using various tools. Collaborate with artists and engineers to enhance productivity and meet project deadlines.
remote, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Bento Box Entertainment
Translate scripts into engaging storyboards, collaborating with directors and the creative team. Create expressive character acting and dynamic staging while incorporating feedback.
remote, GA, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
GMR Marketing
Lead 3D design for major projects, transforming briefs into spatial narratives. Create photorealistic renderings that capture lighting, materials, and atmosphere. Collaborate with Creative Directors to translate ideas into space and manage projects from concept through fabrication and installation.
remote, United States$68k – $80k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)Xperteez Technology
Perform architectural design and BIM tasks using Blender Bonsai, including working with 3D building models and IFC files. Demonstrate workflows through screen recordings and provide feedback to improve AI systems.
remote, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Kitware
Research and develop algorithms for photogrammetry, camera calibration, registration, and 3D reconstruction from images and video. Contribute to open source software projects like TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield.
remote, United States$135k – $200k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Paired
Own the end-to-end production of 3D product animations, from concept to final delivery. Collaborate with marketing and design teams to create digital marketing and promotional content. Ensure animations align with brand guidelines and optimize them for various formats.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Goldbelt, Inc.
Produce complex multimedia products including 3D assets, motion graphics, and custom icons. Define interaction patterns and visual standards for customer products, ensuring accurate content and consistent navigation.
remote, United States$90k – $95k/yrFull TimeLead / Manager
IllFonic
Lead and mentor the animation team, overseeing quality and gameplay character motion. Collaborate with technical animators to refine rigging pipelines and design responsive animation systems in Unreal Engine. Manage external animation partners, ensuring quality control and workflow optimization.
remote, United StatesFull TimeLead / ManagerGMR Marketing
Craft multi-sensory experiences through digital art, motion graphics, 3D, and experiential design. Collaborate with Creative Directors and technical teams to develop and execute ideas.
remote, United States$68k – $80k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Beffio
Create and polish stylized character animations, ensuring high artistic quality and responsiveness during gameplay. Lead and mentor animators, establishing animation guidelines and quality benchmarks.
remote, United StatesFull TimeLead / Manager
Snail Games USA
Design and maintain animation systems in Unreal Engine 5, including Animation Blueprints and state machines. Develop character rigs and support workflows for MetaHuman integration. Troubleshoot animation issues and create reusable tools to enhance production efficiency.
remote, AK, United States$100k – $150k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
iLogos
Create concepts and polished 2D artwork for in-game props, including chests, loot boxes, and customization items. Collaborate with the Art Director and game designers to refine concepts and ensure they meet production requirements.
remote (anywhere)Full TimeJunior (<2 years)
Proxima
Design and build low-poly, stylized characters with strong comedic expression. Support rigging and animations, including procedural animations. Import, configure, and optimize art assets in Unity. Establish the overall art style and visual language for the game, ensuring a cohesive aesthetic.
remote, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
KēSTA I.T.
Conduct advanced applied research in 3D content representation, compression, and streaming. Develop and evaluate algorithms for spatial data optimization and adaptive streaming.
remote, CA, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
We Are Rosie
Design interactive data visualizations and custom scroll-based animations for the corporate website. Create production-ready Figma designs and build functional prototypes in HTML/CSS/JavaScript.
remote, New York, NY, United States$161k – $192k/yrPart TimeSenior (5+ years)
Kraken
Design static 2D and 3D creative for product launches and campaigns. Conceptualize, model, light, texture, and render 3D assets in Cinema 4D. Build scalable systems like Figma component libraries and marketing templates.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Sledgehammer Games
Create polished first-person weapon animations, including firing, reloads, and melee interactions. Collaborate with animation, design, engineering, and other teams to solve creative and technical problems.
remote, United States$60k – $113k/yrFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)
Sawhorse Productions
Manage the production side of the Roblox art department, including building art budgets, creating schedules, and tracking asset delivery. Partner with Art Directors and Lead 3D Artists to scope projects and assign tasks. Oversee artist availability and manage a bench of freelance artists.
remote, CA, United States$81k – $101k/yrPart TimeSenior (5+ years)10,000,000+ more jobs available!
