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3D Animation Designer (character Animation & Motion Design)
STRATEGIC STAFFING
Dubai, UAE
Freelance
Mid
2 weeks ago
3D Character AnimationMotion DesignBlenderMayaAfter EffectsLip sync Animation
Free
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About the Role
A Dubai-based startup seeks a talented 3D Animation Designer to bring an existing 3D avatar to life for social media explainer clips. The role involves character animation, motion graphics, and collaboration with founders.
Key Skills for This Role
3D Character AnimationMotion DesignBlenderMayaAfter EffectsLip sync Animation
Responsibilities
- Animate existing 3D character (Lucy) for 15–20 second social media clips.
- Create fun and expressive storytelling through animation.
- Create expressive facial animations and natural body movements.
- Produce high quality lip sync animation using voice overs.
- Design animated backgrounds and supporting visual elements.
- Add motion graphics, text, icons, and visual effects where appropriate.
- Deliver polished animations optimized for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms.
- Collaborate with the founders on creative concepts and storytelling.
Requirements
- Strong portfolio of 3D character animation
- Experience creating short form animated content for social media
- Excellent understanding of animation timing, storytelling, and visual communication
- Proficiency with Blender, Maya, or equivalent 3D software
- Experience with After Effects or similar motion graphics software is an advantage
- Ability to work independently while contributing creative ideas
Full Job Posting
Company Description
- We are an exciting new Dubai based startup building the next generation of digital solutions for the hospitality industry.
- Our mission is to transform the hospitality experience through innovation, technology, and engaging digital content.
- We are creating a unique 3D Animated Avatar brand ambassador named Lucy.
About the Role
- We are looking for a talented 3D Animation Designer with motion design expertise to bring our existing 3D Avatar Lucy to life.
- Lucy has already been fully designed, textured, and rigged.
- Your role will be to create engaging 15–20 second animated explainer clips for social media.
- Each animation will feature Lucy explaining concepts, introducing new features, or delivering marketing messages using expressive character animation, animated backgrounds, text, icons, and motion graphics.
- This is an ongoing opportunity to become a long term creative partner as our company grows.
Responsibilities
- Animate our existing 3D character (Lucy).
- Create fun and expressive storytelling.
- Create expressive facial animations and natural body movements.
- Produce high quality lip sync animation using voice overs.
- Design animated backgrounds and supporting visual elements.
- Add motion graphics, text, icons, and visual effects where appropriate.
- Deliver polished animations optimized for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms.
- Collaborate with the founders on creative concepts and storytelling.
Requirements
- Strong portfolio of 3D character animation.
- Experience creating short form animated content for social media.
- Excellent understanding of animation timing, storytelling, and visual communication.
- Proficiency with Blender, Maya, or equivalent 3D software.
- Experience with After Effects or similar motion graphics software is an advantage.
- Ability to work independently while contributing creative ideas.
What We’re Looking For
- Creative thinker with a modern design style.
- Passion for animation and digital storytelling.
- Detail oriented with high quality standards.
- Reliable, proactive, and collaborative.
- Excited to grow with a fast moving startup.
Compensation
- Competitive monthly retainer based on experience, portfolio, and engagement model (freelance or permanent).
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