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Valicy

3D Animator

Greenville, NC

A solid grasp of animation principles demonstrated through character, VFX, and motion graphics animation is essential. The 3D Animator will work across all aspects of a game's life cycle, owning the ...

INSPYR Solutions

VFX Artist III

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$69.26 - $85.41/hr

As a Senior Real-Time VFX Artist, you will work closely with animators, artists, and designers to ... Flex your mastery of 2D and 3D workflows to enhance your in-engine work. * Be comfortable thinking ...

INSPYR Solutions

VFX Artist III

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$69.26 - $85.41/hr

As a Senior Real-Time VFX Artist, you will work closely with animators, artists, and designers to ... Flex your mastery of 2D and 3D workflows to enhance your in-engine work. * Be comfortable thinking ...

Swaybox Studios

3D Tracking Artist

New Orleans, LA

Collaborate with the VFX and CG teams to troubleshoot tracking challenges and maintain alignment ... Working knowledge of rigging workflows, animation principles, and stylized performance-driven ...

Prisms VR

3D Artist (Remote)

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$110K - $140K/yr

Retargeting character animation using mocap data; * Scene Layout and Lighting in Unity; * Creating ... Experience in creating particle effects using Unity Shuriken Particle System or VFX Graph.

Swaybox Studios

3D Tracking Artist

New Orleans, LA · On-site

As we collaborate with DC Studios/Warner Bros Pictures Animation and Matt Reeves' 6th and Idaho on ... Collaborate with the VFX and CG teams to troubleshoot tracking challenges and maintain alignment ...

2K

Senior VFX Artist

Frisco, TX · Remote

What We Are Looking For The Senior VFX Artist works across all our titles and interacts directly ... Produce basic 3D models, UV mapping, and simple animations when necessary. * Meet style and quality ...

2K

Senior VFX Artist

Frisco, TX · On-site

What We Are Looking For The Senior VFX Artist works across all our titles and interacts directly ... Produce basic 3D models, UV mapping, and simple animations when necessary. * Meet style and quality ...

Adobe, Inc.

Staff AI VFX Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

It ships a coordinated stack of image, video, animation, and 3D generation models that need to work ... Engage studio and VFX leadership: Present to CTOs, VFX supervisors, and heads of production. Run ...

Adobe

Staff AI VFX Engineer

Seattle, WA

Itshipsa coordinated stack of image, video, animation, and 3D generation models that need to work ... Engage studio and VFX leadership: Present to CTOs, VFX supervisors, and heads of production. Run ...

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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for vfx 3d animation in the United States is $63,866.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $62,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is VFX 3D animation?

VFX 3D animation is a process that combines visual effects (VFX) with three-dimensional (3D) animation to create realistic or fantastical imagery for films, television, video games, and other media. In this field, artists use specialized software to model, animate, and render digital objects or characters, which are then integrated into live-action footage or entirely animated scenes. VFX 3D animators play a crucial role in producing scenes that are impossible or expensive to shoot in real life, such as explosions, creatures, or futuristic environments.

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

To thrive as a VFX 3D Animator, you need strong artistic skills, a solid understanding of animation principles, and proficiency in computer graphics, often backed by a degree in animation or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, Houdini, and Adobe After Effects, as well as experience with rendering engines, is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective teamwork are essential soft skills for producing high-quality visual effects and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure the animator can create compelling, realistic animations that meet production standards and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What are some common challenges faced by VFX 3D Animators when working on large-scale productions?

VFX 3D Animators often encounter challenges such as managing tight deadlines, adapting to frequent creative changes, and ensuring seamless integration of animated elements with live-action footage. Working on large-scale productions typically means collaborating closely with other departments like modeling, lighting, and compositing, which requires strong communication and problem-solving skills. Additionally, keeping up with evolving software and industry techniques is essential to deliver high-quality, realistic animations that meet the project's visual standards.
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3D Animator

Valicy

Greenville, NC

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Job Title: 3D Animator
Department: NC Art
Location: Greenville, NC
Reports To: Art Lead
Status: Exempt
Online portfolio (Required at the time of application) - This can be work-related or personal projects outside of work-related activities
WHO WE ARE:

We are Valicy.

We make games. We also make the machines they run on.
What we're building matters. How we treat people matters more.
OUR MISSION
We exist to create excellent gaming experiences, treat our customers the way we want to be treated, and positively impact people's lives through a culture of care.
Seven values guide how we work. We call it our FIGHTER mindset:
Fun: Enjoy the journey together
Innovative: Consistently pushing new boundaries through creativity
Growth: Committed to growing personally and professionally
Humble amp; Passionate: It’s important to be both
Teamwork: Built on trust, healthy conflict, commitment, accountability, and results
Excellence: Pursuing high standards in everything we do
Relational: Building trust and relationships with customers and teammates


If this is the kind of place you've been looking for, let's talk.


SUMMARY: The ideal candidate has experience with animating characters and assets in a fun, stylized approach. A solid grasp of animation principles demonstrated through character, VFX, and motion graphics animation is essential. The 3D Animator will work across all aspects of a game’s life cycle, owning the responsibility of animation through pre-production to the final milestone. Blending artistic expertise and technical ability, the 3D Animator will bring visually stimulating content to life that will enhance game play-ability and showcase original experiences to a wide player audience.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understand company Mission, Vision, and Values and be an ambassador of MVV.
- Collaborate effectively with artists and programmers to create high quality, stylized 3d character animations for games produced by the team
- Rigging and weight painting the prepared 3d characters for animation
- Animate real time popups/motion graphics in 3d space to be used in Unity3D
- Assist in creating entertaining Unity3D transitions to and from game features
- Create high quality animations of characters or key art assets specifically for marketing promotions and sizzle reel videos
- Work with the art team to create dynamic and engaging particle systems in Unity’s Shuriken Particle Editor
REQUIREMENTS:
- A strong portfolio demonstrating understanding of animation principles as they apply to a variety of stylized 3D characters
- Art degree preferred or equivalent work experience
- 1-2 years prior experience in a related position
- Experience developing motion graphics elements for any type of media
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience in using the Unity3D engine (importing assets, animation editor, shuriken particle system)
- Competency in both Photoshop and After Effects
- Work experience in mobile or casino gaming industries
- Familiarity with VFX pipelines in games
- Knowledge of Unity 3D particle systems
Online portfolio (Required at the time of application) - This can be work-related or personal projects outside of work-related activities
This Job Description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing Company objectives. The description incorporates the most typical duties performed and covers only the primary functions and responsibilities of the position. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of those duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.
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