3D Character Animator Needed – Stylized Hand-Key Animation Blender

Westgate Studio is looking for a talented freelance 3D Character Animator for ongoing, high-volume work producing short-form animated content (30–60 second shorts). We handle all asset preparation, environment modeling, camera placement, audio/voiceover syncing, and final look-dev/rendering. Your sole responsibility will be character animation and physical performance. The animation style is highly snappy, punchy, and comedic (similar to the pacing of channels like Zach D Films). We need someone who excels at stylized body mechanics, strong posing, and clear physical storytelling. The Workflow: We send you a prepared .blend file with rigged characters, layout, audio, and cameras already locked in. You animate the characters based on the cameras (no time wasted animating things off-screen). You deliver the viewport playblast for review, make any necessary adjustments, and return the final animation data. Requirements: Strong command of the 12 principles of animation (timing, weight, exaggeration, and appeal). Ability to deliver clean, hand-keyed animation under tight deadlines (approx. 3-4 days per short). Experience with character rigging/interaction is a plus, but the focus is purely on performance. Must be able to work with existing rigs/characters without altering the core pipeline. Budget & Volume: Rate: $250 flat fee per completed video (30-60 seconds of character animation). Volume: Looking to scale to 4 videos per month with the right artist. How to Apply: Please respond with a link to your Animation Reel —we do not care about your rendering or lighting skills, only your movement). To prove you read this entire posting, please start your application with the word "FACTORY". All generic, automated, or copy-pasted applications will be immediately rejected.