3D Animator & CGI Artist – Global Remote Contract

About the role

We're looking for a talented 3D Animator / CGI Artist to join our expert marketplace and collaborate with clients on a variety of 3D animation and visual effects projects. This is a fully remote, freelance opportunity open to skilled artists worldwide who can bring characters, environments, and motion to life with technical precision and creative flair. Whether you specialize in character rigging, cinematic VFX, or stylized motion design, we want to see your reel.

What you'll do

• Create high-quality 3D animations for characters, products, or environments based on client briefs
• Build and refine rigs to support natural, believable character movement
• Produce CGI/VFX assets and sequences for use in marketing, entertainment, or product visualization
• Collaborate with art directors, designers, and other creatives to align on style, tone, and technical requirements
• Iterate on animation based on feedback, ensuring polish and consistency across deliverables
• Manage project timelines and communicate progress clearly with clients
• Optimize scenes and files for rendering efficiency and cross-software compatibility

Requirements

• Proven experience in 3D animation (3D only — no 2D/motion graphics substitutes)
• Strong command of at least one major 3D suite: Blender, Maya, or Cinema 4D (multiple tools a plus)
• Solid understanding of rigging and character movement fundamentals
• Portfolio or demo reel showcasing animation and CGI/VFX work
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and take direction well
• Strong communication skills for remote collaboration across time zones
• Nice to have: experience with VFX compositing, texturing/shading, or motion capture cleanup

Compensation

Hourly rate range: $15–$80/hour, based on experience, portfolio strength, and project complexity. Rate is negotiated per engagement.