Animation Artist II
IDR is seeking a talented Animation Artist II to join one of our top clients in a fully remote role. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled animator to bring characters, environments, and in-game sequences to life for a leading game development company. Position Overview/Responsibilities for the Animation Artist II:
- Create high-quality animations for characters and environments
- Refine and repurpose classic animations for modern gameplay systems
- Collaborate with technical artists and engineers to optimize animations for performance and seamless integration
- Troubleshoot technical challenges in animation pipelines and workflows in partnership with developers
- This is a contract position through February 27, 2026
Required Skills for Animation Artist II:
- 3+ years of game development experience
- Excellent knowledge of Maya and modern game engines (Unreal, etc)
- Development experience of Animation Systems (Sequencers, Blueprints, State Machines, in-engine animation and rigging tools, etc)
- Understanding of animation principles, body mechanics, acting, posing, and storytelling techniques
- Demonstrated excellence in collaboration and communication within cross-disciplinary teams
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive compensation package
- Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
- Opportunity to work with an industry-leading organization
- Close-knit and team-oriented culture
Why IDR?
- 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 11 years in a row
Salary: USD 72000 - 108000 per year Experience: 3 years required Apply tot his job Apply To this Job