Senior Animator (Freelance) at Airship
Company: Airship
Location: Remote
Job Type: Freelance / Contract (Fully Remote)
Salary: Not Disclosed
About the Company
Airship is a leading end-to-end external art and co-development studio for the global gaming industry. Since its founding in 2010, the company has collaborated with top-tier game developers including EA, 2K, Sony, Ubisoft, and Microsoft.
With a team of passionate creatives, Airship delivers high-quality game development support, helping studios bring their flagship titles to life efficiently and effectively.
Job Overview
Airship is expanding its global talent pool and is looking for a Freelance Senior Animator to support upcoming game development projects. This is a fully remote opportunity ideal for experienced animators who can deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Create high-quality animations for characters, creatures, and environments.
- Collaborate closely with art directors, designers, and development teams.
- Ensure animation consistency with project style and technical requirements.
- Work within production schedules and meet deadlines efficiently.
- Optimize animations for in-game performance and integration.
- Provide feedback and support to junior animators when required.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Senior Animator in the gaming or animation industry.
- Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality animation work.
- Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Maya, Blender, or similar software.
- Solid understanding of animation principles, timing, and motion.
- Experience working in real-time engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
- Ability to work independently in a remote, freelance environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Game Design, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory).
- Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
Benefits
- Fully remote work with flexible scheduling.
- Opportunity to work on AAA game titles.
- Collaborate with globally recognized studios.
- Dynamic and creative work environment.
- Continuous project opportunities based on performance.