3D Animator

BILT • Grapevine, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

BILT is seeking a talented 3D Animator to create animated step-by-step assembly, installation, and maintenance instructions that meet strict BILT production standards. You will execute the complete 3D production process, including modeling, texturing, UV unwrapping, and animation, to bring complex procedures to life as interactive 3D Intelligent Instructions. You will partner closely with Instructional Designers, Subject Matter Experts, Quality Assurance, and Production leadership to deliver accurate, high-quality visual guidance for consumer, professional, and enterprise products. This is a hands-on production role for someone who can read technical documentation, apply mechanical reasoning, and translate complex written instructions into clear, meaningful animation.

Requirements

• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D software (3ds Max, Maya, Blender, or equivalent)
• Strong skills in animation, modeling, texturing, and UV unwrapping
• Ability to read and understand technical instructions and translate them into accurate visual sequences
• Strong mechanical reasoning and attention to detail with a commitment to quality
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight production deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to take direction and work with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated professional with a strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality
• Learning agility: rapid proficiency with new software and processes, with the ability to retain and independently apply lessons learned

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrable experience in 3D assembly, product visualization, or instructional animation
• Familiarity with digital work instructions, 3D visualization, AR/VR, or interactive training content
• Scripting or technical art skills that improve production efficiency
• Experience producing content for mobile, web, or spatial computing platforms in a high-volume production environment

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret complex written assembly, installation, maintenance, and repair instructions and convert them into clear 3D animation following BILT standards
• Execute all or selected stages of the 3D workflow, including modeling, texturing, UV unwrapping, lighting, and animation, in accordance with BILT standards
• Produce step-by-step 3D Intelligent Instructions that meet BILT quality, style, timing, and technical specifications
• Collaborate with Instructional Designers, SMEs, QA, and Production leads to ensure accuracy, completeness, and instructional clarity
• Apply strong mechanical reasoning to visualize how products assemble, function, and are serviced
• Manage multiple production assignments concurrently while meeting tight project deadlines
• Follow established BILT production pipelines, file naming, asset management, and version-control practices
• Review work against BILT quality standards and incorporate feedback from QA and production reviews
• Optimize models, textures, and animations for performance across mobile, web, and spatial platforms
• Support continuous improvement of production tools, templates, and animation techniques
• Maintain organized project files and communicate status, blockers, and delivery timelines promptly

What This Job Offers

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