Keyframe Animators (Live Action Experience) - 1 month contract n
22 Sep 2026
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- Photorealistic/Live-action experience needed
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- 1 month contract | October 26 - November 27, 2026
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- Remote | Preferably Australia or New Zealand-based
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Remote | 26 October - 27 November | Short-Form Project Available n
We're looking for strong Keyframe Creature Animators to join an established Australian VFX studio for a short-form project running from 26 October to 27 November.
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This is a remote opportunity focused on creating realistic creature animation , with a strong emphasis on believable movement, weight, anatomy and performance. Candidates should have professional experience creating photorealistic animation for live-action and/or short-form productions .
About the Studio n
Our client is an established Australian VFX and post-production studio creating high-end work across film, television and commercials. The studio brings together experienced artists, directors and producers and has built a strong reputation for character and creature work, collaborating on projects for both Australian and international clients.
The Role n
You’ll create high-quality keyframe creature animation for photorealistic live-action work , bringing realistic creatures to life through convincing body mechanics, weight, movement and performance.
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Working closely with Animation Leads and VFX Supervisors, you’ll take shots through animation and revisions while maintaining consistency across the project.
What You’ll Do n
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- Create high-quality keyframe creature animation for photorealistic live-action work
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- Produce believable,
naturalistic movement grounded in anatomy and real-world reference
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- Develop strong body mechanics, weight and physical performance
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- Work from briefs, references and supervisor direction
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- Take animation shots through blocking, refinement and final delivery
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- Respond efficiently to creative feedback and revisions
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- Deliver polished work within a fast-paced short-form production schedule
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What We’re Looking For n
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- Strong professional experience in 3D creature animation
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- Proven experience creating photorealistic keyframe animation
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- Experience working on short-form projects such as commercials or advertising content is highly regarded
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- Excellent keyframe animation skills
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- Strong understanding of anatomy, locomotion, weight and body mechanics
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- Ability to create realistic and physically believable creature performances
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- Professional experience using Maya
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- A strong reel demonstrating relevant creature, keyframe and photorealistic animation work
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- Ability to work independently within a remote production workplace
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- Availability for the full contract period from 26 October to 27 November
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Location & Remote Working n
This is a fully remote contract, with a preference for artists based in Australia or New Zealand .
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Artists based elsewhere may also be considered provided they can reliably work within the studio’s Australian production hours and collaborate with the team in real time.
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As part of the remote-working assessment, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete an internet latency and connection speed test to ensure their setup can support the studio’s production pipeline.