Responsibilities

• Spheres of Influence / Responsibility

  • Model, rig, animate, and texture 3D assets for a variety of projects, ensuring consistency and excellence across styles and formats.

  • Collaborate with directors, producers, and other artists to develop and execute creative visions.

  • Maintain and organize Blender project files, ensuring assets are production-ready and meet technical requirements.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to 3D workflows.

• Creative & Technical Execution

  • Interpret storyboards, animatics, and creative briefs to produce compelling 3D content.

  • Develop characters, environments, props, and visual effects as needed.

  • Ensure all 3D assets are optimized for animation and rendering.

  • Stay current with Blender updates, plugins, and industry best practices.

• Team Collaboration

  • Work with Animation Director and Creative Directors to understand project needs and goals

  • Work closely with animation and compositing teams to integrate 3D assets into larger projects.

  • Provide feedback and support to other team members on 3D techniques and workflows.

  • Participate in regular reviews and incorporate feedback to improve asset quality.

• Communication

  • Present work-in-progress and final assets to internal stakeholders.

  • Respond to feedback and make revisions while maintaining creative integrity.

  • Ensure expectations are met or exceeded throughout the production process.

A Week in the Life

• On Monday mornings, participate in Round Table meetings to provide updates on 3D work and address immediate needs.

• Daily, work on assigned 3D tasks, review progress, and collaborate with team members.

• Regularly connect with leads to monitor project health and resolve creative or technical challenges.

• As needed, initiate new 3D assets and support other departments with Blender expertise.

Measures of Success

• 3D assets and animations are delivered on time, within budget, and meet or exceed creative expectations.

• Work demonstrates technical proficiency and creative innovation.

• Assets are organized, optimized, and ready for integration into production pipelines.

• Positive feedback from clients, stakeholders, and team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Animation, 3D Art, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in 3D modeling, rigging, animation, and texturing using Blender.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of 3D work in Blender.

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Blender and familiarity with other industry-standard 3D tools is a plus.

• Deadline and detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.

• Familiarity with project management tools such as ClickUp.

• Must work at our studio in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and be legal to work in the US.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

• Paid time off

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short term disability insurance

• Long term disability insurance

• Parental leave

• Matching Retirement plan