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Astrion

Senior Wargame Mentor

Melbourne, FL · On-site +1

Overview Senior Wargame Mentor LOCATION: Remote from Melbourne/Orlando FL or Arlington VA ... Render and present realistic previews of 3D models and animations. * Maintain and refine asset ...

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Astrion

Senior Wargame Mentor

Melbourne, FL · On-site +1

Overview Senior Wargame Mentor LOCATION: Remote from Melbourne/Orlando FL or Arlington VA ... Render and present realistic previews of 3D models and animations. * Maintain and refine asset ...

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SNC-Lavalin

Senior Mechanical/Piping Designer

Melbourne, FL · On-site +1

$55 - $75/hr

This role could be remote within the United States or hybrid within one of our US Hub offices. Your ... 3D Animation, MS Office, MS Project, BIM, Revit, and the ability to learn and use other design ...

SNC-Lavalin

Senior Mechanical/Piping Designer

Tampa, FL · On-site +1

$55 - $75/hr

This role could be remote within the United States or hybrid within one of our US Hub offices. Your ... 3D Animation, MS Office, MS Project, BIM, Revit, and the ability to learn and use other design ...

SNC-Lavalin

Senior Mechanical/Piping Designer

Bothell, WA · On-site +1

$55 - $75/hr

This role could be remote within the United States or hybrid within one of our US Hub offices. Your ... 3D Animation, MS Office, MS Project, BIM, Revit, and the ability to learn and use other design ...

SNC-Lavalin

Senior Mechanical/Piping Designer

Orange, CT · On-site +1

$55 - $75/hr

This role could be remote within the United States or hybrid within one of our US Hub offices. Your ... 3D Animation, MS Office, MS Project, BIM, Revit, and the ability to learn and use other design ...

SNC-Lavalin

Senior Mechanical/Piping Designer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$55 - $75/hr

This role could be remote within the United States or hybrid within one of our US Hub offices. Your ... 3D Animation, MS Office, MS Project, BIM, Revit, and the ability to learn and use other design ...

SNC-Lavalin

Senior Mechanical/Piping Designer

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$55 - $75/hr

This role could be remote within the United States or hybrid within one of our US Hub offices. Your ... 3D Animation, MS Office, MS Project, BIM, Revit, and the ability to learn and use other design ...

SNC-Lavalin

Senior Mechanical/Piping Designer

Edison, NJ · On-site +1

$55 - $75/hr

This role could be remote within the United States or hybrid within one of our US Hub offices. Your ... 3D Animation, MS Office, MS Project, BIM, Revit, and the ability to learn and use other design ...

SNC-Lavalin

Senior Mechanical/Piping Designer

Richmond, VA · On-site +1

$55 - $75/hr

This role could be remote within the United States or hybrid within one of our US Hub offices. Your ... 3D Animation, MS Office, MS Project, BIM, Revit, and the ability to learn and use other design ...

Cresta

Motion Graphics/Video Editor

Support basic video editing needs and occasional remote capture, interviews, or long-form content ... Bonus points for hands-on 3D animation experience in Blender Advanced proficiency in Premiere or ...

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As of Jul 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior remote 3d animation in the United States is $112,707.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,000.00 and $121,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Remote 3D Animator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Remote 3D Animator, you need advanced expertise in 3D modeling, rigging, animation principles, and a strong portfolio demonstrating professional experience. Mastery of industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, and Adobe After Effects, as well as familiarity with rendering engines and version control systems, is typically required. Exceptional communication, time management, and a collaborative mindset are crucial soft skills for remote teamwork and feedback integration. These capabilities ensure the delivery of high-quality animations on schedule while effectively collaborating with distributed teams.

How does a Senior Remote 3D Animator typically collaborate with other team members across different time zones?

As a Senior Remote 3D Animator, you will frequently work with cross-functional teams, including directors, modelers, riggers, and technical artists, who may be located in various regions. Effective collaboration relies on clear communication through project management tools, regular video meetings, and shared review platforms to ensure alignment on project goals and feedback. Flexibility with working hours and proactive updates are important to keep projects on track despite time zone differences. Most studios encourage asynchronous workflows, enabling you to contribute efficiently while accommodating your schedule.

What is a Senior Remote 3D Animator?

A Senior Remote 3D Animator is an experienced professional who creates advanced 3D animations for films, video games, advertisements, or other digital media while working remotely. They lead animation projects, mentor junior animators, and collaborate with artists, designers, and directors using specialized 3D software. Their role often involves managing workflows, ensuring high-quality output, and meeting project deadlines from a remote location. This position requires strong technical skills, creativity, and the ability to communicate effectively with distributed teams.
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Senior Wargame Mentor

Astrion

Melbourne, FL • On-site, Remote

Full-time, Part-time

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Overview

Senior Wargame Mentor

LOCATION: Remote from Melbourne/Orlando FL or Arlington VA/Washington DC area

JOB STATUS: Full Time

CLEARANCE: Active Top Secret

Astrion is seeking a casual part-time Senior Wargame Mentor to provide advisory support for the planning, execution, and assessment of a two-sided space wargames focused on Space Operational Energy, to include such things as sustained maneuver enabled by space logistics across the competition continuum.

Job Responsibilities:

The senior mentor supports and provides wargame design and play inputs, facilitates operational discussions, and helps frame solutions to challenges related to space force survivability and sustainability. The Senior Mentor also supports integration of insights from both unclassified gameplay and TS/SCI breakout sessions to ensure operational realism and meaningful analysis that informs future concepts and capabilities.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline (or equivalent military experience); advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 20 years of experience in military operations, national security, space operations, wargaming, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated expertise in U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Joint, or Combatant Command planning and operations.
  • Experience planning, facilitating, mentoring, or participating in operational-level wargames, exercises, or operational experimentation.
  • Subject matter expertise in space operations, space technologies including such areas as sustained maneuver, space logistics, force survivability, resilience, contested space operations and wargaming.
  • Knowledge of Joint Planning Process (JPP), Joint Doctrine, DoW wargaming methodologies, and force design or capability development.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor senior military and civilian leaders, facilitate strategic discussions, challenge assumptions, and ensure operational realism while maintaining wargame objectives.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex operational issues into actionable observations and recommendations.
  • Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (or current TS/SCI)(waiverable depending on experience level).
  • Ability to travel as required in support of planning, execution, and post-event analysis.
  • Candidate must be located in, or able to support work from, the Washington, DC metropolitan area or the Melbourne/Orlando, Florida area.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in designing, modeling, and texturing 3D assets such as characters, environments, hardware, and vehicles.
  • Support the creation of simulations for physics-based effects such as fluid, cloth, fire, and destruction.
  • Help optimize 3D models for performance without compromising visual fidelity.
  • Collaborate with designers, artists, and developers to integrate assets into projects.
  • Render and present realistic previews of 3D models and animations.
  • Maintain and refine asset libraries for future use.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and techniques.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in Junior or Senior year or recently completed a degree in Computer Graphics, Animation, Game Design, or a related field.
  • Basic experience in Blender and/or 3DS Max for modeling, texturing, and simulation.
  • Understanding of PBR workflow, UV mapping, and material creation.
  • Knowledge of rigging and animation is a plus.
  • Familiarity with rendering engines like Cycles, V-Ray, Arnold, or Unreal Engine.
  • Exposure to game engines (Unity, Unreal Engine) is a plus.
  • Strong artistic and technical skills, including lighting and composition.
  • Willingness to learn and collaborate with a team.
  • US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in procedural modeling and node-based workflows.
  • Understanding of scripting (Python for Blender, MAXScript for 3DS Max) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with VR/AR applications and real-time rendering.