Keyframe Animators (Live Action Experience) - 1 month contract 22 Sep 2026

Photorealistic/Live-action experience needed

1 month contract | October 26 - November 27, 2026

Remote | Preferably Australia or New Zealand-based

Remote | 26 October - 27 November | Short-Form Project Available 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.

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 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 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.

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

Create high-quality keyframe creature animation for photorealistic live-action work

Produce believable,



naturalistic movement grounded in anatomy and real-world reference

Develop strong body mechanics, weight and physical performance

Work from briefs, references and supervisor direction

Take animation shots through blocking, refinement and final delivery

Respond efficiently to creative feedback and revisions

Deliver polished work within a

fast-paced short-form production schedule

What We’re Looking For

Solid professional experience in

3D creature animation

Proven experience creating

photorealistic keyframe animation

Experience working on

short-form projects such as commercials or advertising content

is highly regarded

Excellent keyframe animation skills

Strong understanding of anatomy, locomotion, weight and body mechanics

Ability to create realistic and physically believable creature performances

Professional experience using

Maya

A strong reel demonstrating relevant creature, keyframe and photorealistic animation work

Ability to work independently within a remote production environment

Availability for the full contract period from 26 October to 27 November

Location & Remote Working This is a fully remote contract, with a preference for artists based in

Australia or New Zealand .

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.

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.

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