3D Animator (Short Term)

roblox· 40 open roles

San Mateo, CA On-siteFull-time6 days ago

Salary

$9,103 - $11,152

Experience

Mid

Job Type

Full-time

Posted

6 days ago

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About This Role

Roblox is seeking a Senior 3D Animator to create high-quality, foundational character animations for the Roblox platform, focusing on basic ability and locomotion sets.

Key ResponsibilitiesAI-extracted

1
Create and refine a suite of standard locomotion and ability animations, including idle poses, walk, run, sprint cycles, jump, land, and fall animations.
2
Deliver clean, weighty, and expressive animations optimized for Roblox's avatar system (R15 preferred).
3
Iterate quickly based on feedback from animation leads, designers, and engineers.
4
Export animations properly for Roblox Studio integration (using compatible formats and best practices).
5
Use SyncSketch (or similar) for review and approval workflows.

RequirementsAI-extracted

Strong experience in character animation, with a focus on creating believable, game-ready locomotion and action animations.
Excellent acting skills through motion—conveying emotion, weight, timing, and personality in movement.
Proficiency in FACS-based facial animation (Facial Action Coding System) or equivalent high-quality facial rigging/expression work.
Expert-level skills in Autodesk Maya for animation production and Tools.
Familiarity with SyncSketch (or comparable online review/approval tools).