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Lucy
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Anonymous
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Public
Lead Animator
EMEA
Location
$100,000
Salary
$48/hr
Hourly Rate
90%
Approval Rating
Skilled in both 2D and 3D animation techniques. Known for creating captivating visual narratives.
Walk Cycle Animation
Natsu
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Anonymous
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Public
Character Animator
AMER
Location
$85,000
Salary
$41/hr
Hourly Rate
95%
Approval Rating
Expert in 3D animation with a focus on character movement. Has over 5 years of experience in the animation industry.
Character Rigging
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Lucy
Lead Animator
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Anonymous
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Public
EMEA
Location
$100,000
Salary
$48/hr
Hourly Rate
90%
Approval Rating
Skilled in both 2D and 3D animation techniques. Known for creating captivating visual narratives.
Featured Skills
Walk Cycle Animation
Natsu
Character Animator
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Anonymous
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Public
AMER
Location
$85,000
Salary
$41/hr
Hourly Rate
95%
Approval Rating
Expert in 3D animation with a focus on character movement. Has over 5 years of experience in the animation industry.
Featured Skills
Character Rigging
Gray
Senior Animator
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Anonymous
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Public
APAC
Location
$78,000
Salary
$38/hr
Hourly Rate
87%
Approval Rating
Specializes in character design and animation. Strong background in both traditional and digital art forms.
Featured Skills
Lip-Sync Animation
Erza
Animation Supervisor
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Anonymous
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Public
AMER
Location
$115,000
Salary
$55/hr
Hourly Rate
92%
Approval Rating
Leader of animation projects with expertise in workflow optimization. Over 7 years in the industry with multiple successful productions.
Featured Skills
Facial Expression Control
Juvia
Motion Graphics Animator
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Anonymous
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Public
AMER
Location
$70,000
Salary
$34/hr
Hourly Rate
89%
Approval Rating
Proficient in motion graphics and special effects. Brings stories to life through innovative animations.
Featured Skills
3D Rigging
Happy
Junior Animator
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Anonymous
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Public
EMEA
Location
$50,000
Salary
$24/hr
Hourly Rate
88%
Approval Rating
Recent graduate with a passion for creative storytelling through animation. Eager to learn and contribute to exciting projects.
Featured Skills
3D Asset Modeling
Wendy
2D Animator
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Anonymous
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Public
APAC
Location
$65,000
Salary
$31/hr
Hourly Rate
94%
Approval Rating
Focused on creating expressive character animations. Combines artistic vision with technical skills.
Featured Skills
3D Texturing
Laxus
FX Animator
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Anonymous
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Public
APAC
Location
$90,000
Salary
$43/hr
Hourly Rate
96%
Approval Rating
Specializes in effects animation to enhance storytelling. Solid background in both gaming and film sectors.
Featured Skills
Animated Infographics
Gajeel
3D Animator
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Anonymous
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Public
EMEA
Location
$82,000
Salary
$39/hr
Hourly Rate
91%
Approval Rating
Experienced in creating detailed 3D models and animations. Strong collaborative skills and project management experience.
Featured Skills
Lighting Setup
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<h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Character Animation</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating character rigs for animation software.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Animating walk cycles for diverse characters.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Designing mouth shapes for lip-sync animation.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Implementing facial expression controls on rigs.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Storyboarding</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Sketching visual sequences for narrative-driven projects.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating shot lists for animation production.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Developing thumbnail sketches for scene compositions.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Collaborating on story pacing and timing visualization.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">3D Animation</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Modeling 3D assets using software like Maya.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Texturing models to enhance realism and detail.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Rigging 3D models for animation purposes.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Setting up lighting for animated scenes in 3D.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Motion Graphics</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating animated infographics for data visualization.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Designing title sequences with kinetic typography.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Animating logos for brand identity enhancement.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Integrating 2D animations into live action footage.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Collaboration and Feedback</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Conducting animation reviews with clients and teams.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Incorporating client feedback into animation revisions.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Participating in brainstorming sessions for creative direction.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Documenting animation processes for team references.</div></div>

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