3D Animator

M&S Consulting • Pasadena, CA

2d • Remote

About The Position

The 3D Animator will create high-fidelity, cinematic animations that communicate complex scientific and technical concepts through compelling visual storytelling. This role is ideal for a senior-leaning animator/generalist who enjoys working across the full 3D pipeline—from modeling through final render—and translating real-world data, engineering concepts, and mission narratives into visually engaging content.

Requirements

• Strong portfolio demonstrating cinematic 3D animation and visualization work
• Experience working across the full 3D pipeline: modeling, texturing/shading, lighting, rigging, animation, rendering, and compositing
• Proficiency with tools such as Unreal Engine, Blender, Maya, and/or After Effects
• Ability to produce high-quality animations both independently and within collaborative pipelines
• Strong sense of motion, timing, lighting, and cinematic composition
• Comfort working from storyboards, pre-vis, or animatics to final delivery
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with CAD files and converting them into production-ready 3D assets
• Background animating mechanical systems, robotics, or engineering processes
• Experience creating space, planetary, or scientific visualizations
• Familiarity with real-time rendering workflows (e.g., Unreal Engine pipelines)
• Experience collaborating with scientists, engineers, or technical subject-matter experts

Responsibilities

• Create cinematic 3D animations from pre-visualization or animatics through final render
• Model, texture, shade, and light assets for high-quality scientific and technical visualization
• Rig and animate mechanical systems, spacecraft, instruments, and robotic processes
• Develop environments and planetary visualizations to support mission storytelling
• Render and composite final sequences for video deliverables
• Collaborate with creative directors, producers, and technical experts to ensure scientific accuracy
• Translate complex engineering or scientific concepts into clear visual narratives
• Iterate efficiently based on creative and technical feedback

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed