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