3D Animator - Talent Pool (2026 Opportunities)

Liquid Development was founded in 2000 and is the largest outsourcing art studio in North America. We offer a fun and cooperative work atmosphere, where collaboration is encouraged among a diversely talented team to remain on the cutting edge of content creation. Everyday Liquid Development is producing work at the forefront of modern game production and the demands for our services continue to grow. Our team has contributed to AAA titles within the Halo, Mass Effect, Borderlands, and Call of Duty franchises - Liquid Development is the team these titles turn to when they need the best.

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https://www.artstation.com/liquiddevelopment

We’re building our 2026 talent pool for exceptional 3D Animators! By applying, you’re not applying for a specific role today—instead, you’re joining a curated network of creative professionals that we may reach out to as new projects emerge. While this isn’t an active opening at the moment, it helps us get to know your style and experience early on. If your skills and experience align with upcoming opportunities, we’ll contact you to explore a potential collaboration. Join us now to stay on our radar for exciting future work.

Interested in joining our team? As future projects await, we're on the lookout for exceptional talent to consider for upcoming roles. Take the initiative by submitting your application, and let's explore the possibilities together as our team grows.

We are currently seeking for mid to senior level 3D animators to join our team for a few upcoming projects! You are specialized in mocap cleanup and facial animations or cinematics. You will work with Maya, MotionBuilder, Unreal Engine 5. In return, you will be part of an experienced creative and supportive team working on various AAA titles!

Some of the cool stuff you'll be doing:

• Build, establish and improve the existing structure for a high-end 3D animation team
• Animating a variety of characters, creatures, props, and vehicles
• Developing and maintain pipeline tools in Unreal Engine, Maya, 3DS Max and Motion Builder
• Working closely with the Animation Director and Project Manager

Requirements

What you'll bring to the table:

• A strong portfolio/demo reel with recent work showcasing proficiency in 3D Animation for video games (**must submit to be considered**)

• 5+ years of professional experience working as a 3D Animator in the video game industry
• Proficient with Maya and Unreal Engine 5 Cinematics (Sequencer)
• Must have experience working with motion capture cleanup
• Experience working with more realistic art styles focused on bipedal human animations for games

Bonus Points!

• Huge Plus: MotionBuilder Experience
• Experience working with Unreal Engine 5 Integration, hand keyed animations, working with proprietary tools
• Experience in tangential areas of animation, such as rigging, skinning, or scripting

While this is a fully remote position, at this time, we are only consider applicants that reside in Ontario, Canada.

Due to the high volume of applications, we kindly ask you to not reach out to the Liquid Development team. Once you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email that the hiring team will be reviewing your application. You will hear directly from our Talent Acquisition team once we have an update for you regarding your application status.

Benefits

What's in it for you?

If working on some of the biggest and best titles with some of the coolest people within the games industry isn't enough, we also offer:

• Work alongside dynamic individuals in the gaming industry
• Work within a company with upward career growth opportunities
• Work Fully Remote
• Full Time Employment Benefits for applicants located in US only include:
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• Voluntary Long-term / Short-term Disability
• 401K w/ company match
• Salary RANGE: 70k CAD to 83k CAD per year ($34-40/hour)

This position is not an actual vacancy and is contingent on project needs.

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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Role Information: EN
Studio: Liquid Development
Location: Americas, Canada
Area of Work: Art Services
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time, Contractor
Working Pattern: Remote