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An Amazon Animation job involves working on animated content for Amazon Studios, including TV shows, films, and other multimedia projects. Roles can range from animators and storyboard artists to producers and technical directors. Employees collaborate with teams to develop, design, and produce high-quality animation using industry-standard tools and techniques. These positions may require experience in animation software, storytelling, and project management.

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To excel in an Amazon Animation role, candidates typically need strong skills in animation principles, digital content creation, storytelling, and a relevant degree in animation, graphic design, or a related field. Proficiency with industry-standard animation software such as Autodesk Maya, Adobe After Effects, and knowledge of 3D modeling or motion graphics tools is vital. Creativity, teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to meet deadlines help individuals stand out. These skills enable animators to produce engaging content that aligns with brand standards and drives storytelling across Amazon's various digital platforms.

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A typical day for an Amazon Animation team member involves collaborating with creative directors, designers, and writers to develop visual assets and animated sequences for Amazon's digital products or media projects. You may spend time brainstorming ideas, storyboarding concepts, producing animation drafts, and incorporating feedback from cross-functional teams. Deadlines and priorities can shift swiftly, requiring adaptability and effective communication. This dynamic environment offers continuous learning opportunities and exposure to high-profile projects, making it ideal for professionals seeking to grow their animation careers within a large, innovative company.

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Infographic showing various Amazon Animation job openings in Portland, OR as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Part Time. Highlights an 84% In-person, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,934 per year, or $41.8 per hour.

3D Creative Art Director (Remote)

Floss Creatives Limited

Portland, OR • Remote

$123K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Floss Creatives (RECH) is a global creative partner for agencies and brands, working across all media channels and platforms.

We are a specialised team of engineers, machine learning programmers, designers, art directors and creative directors, connected by experienced production executives to provide seamless access to some of the best innovative talents.

We craft projects that people love, and we have won Clios, Cannes Lions, D&AD, and One Show.

Clients Apple, Audi, Amazon Studios, Boston Dynamics, Google, Coinbase, Mclaren, F1, Toyota to Digitas.

Salary Full Time

Job Description

The 3D Creative Art Director role at Floss Creatives is one of creative leadership, an unwavering eye for detail, and using the design process to solve creative challenges.

As an AD, your primary responsibility will be to develop concepts for the project or pitch using a combination of 3D Softwares + photoshop. The concept deck will include clear design concepts, style frames and potentially 5 seconds 3D animation to express the vision to brands and agencies.

You will lead external teams of designers, animators, artists, and technologists to deliver world-class content that exceeds the expectations of the initial client brief.

You are hands-on. Your experience was moulded by broadcast, print and digital works. You are comfortable with the process from the initial call through the final grade and delivery. You are organised, an excellent communicator, and unafraid to ask challenging questions at any point in the process.

MUST BE ABLE TO DO:

  • Highend Creative Treatment Deck
  • Style frames
  • Concept Art

Responsibilities:

Project leadership includes conceptualising design briefs, planning the approach, and leading teams through project delivery. Calm and respectful under pressure. Working closely with our business team and clients in North America and Europe.

  • Comfortable writing your own treatments and adapting to solve the client's creative brief
  • Experience bidding on various projects, from motion graphics to high-end CGI and interactive projects.
  • Organising, identifying strengths within our team and our external partners, briefing other creative team members and leading successful client sessions for project kick-offs.
  • Supervise and Inspire the team to produce outstanding work.
  • Create, design and animate when necessary; you should be comfortable working with 3D Software.
  • Be involved throughout the project, ensuring reliable contact with clients and the team to deliver results within tight deadlines.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of Art Direction experience
  • Solid presentation skills and comfortable with being the client-facing representative of Floss Creatives
  • Strong 3D and Art direction skills.
  • Animation experience
  • Ability to translate concepts into creative design and mentor junior staff members.
  • Strong knowledge of 3D Max, Maya, Houdini and C4D