3D Character Artist Animatir-Original Animated IP
Company:Char.lit.treasures LLC
Project: The Budlets
Job type: Contract
Pay: $30/hour
Schedule: Flexible
Location: Remote
About The Project
Char.lit.treasures LLC is developing an original character-driven entertainment universe called The Budlets.
The Budlets began as original hand-drawn character concepts and are now ready to be transformed into fully developed, colorful digital characters that can eventually move, speak, interact, and come alive through animation.
We're looking for a talented 3D Character Artist/Animator who is excited about helping build an original creative universe from the ground up.
This is an opportunity to work directly with the creator and help establish the visual foundation for a new character - based IP.
What You'll Do
You will help transform existing character concepts into polished digital characters while preserving the original personality , style, and vision behind each character.
Depending on your skill set, responsibilities may include:
Duties
• Developing 2D concepts into 3D Character models.
• Character sculpting and modeling.
• Creating textures , materials, and colors.
• Developing character expressions and poses.
• Creating character turnaround.
• Rigging characters for animation
• Facial Rigging and lip-sync preparation.
• Basic character animation.
• Helping establish a consistent visual style across the Budlets.
• Collaborating directly with the creator on character development.
• Preparing characters for future animated shorts and digital content.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who has strong character-development skills and understands that personality is just important as appearance.
Ideal candidates will have experience with:
3D character modeling
• Stylized /cartoon character design
• Sculpting
• Texturing
• Rigging
• Animation
• Facial expressions
• Lip syncing
• Character acting
Experience with software such as Blender, Maya, ZBrush, Nomad Sculpt, Cinema 4D, or similar programs is welcome.
You do not need to be an expert in every area. If you are exceptionally strong in character modeling but have limited animation experience, we still encourage you to apply.
The Right Person For This Project
We're looking for someone who is:
• Creative and imaginative
• Detail-oriented
• Comfortable collaborating with a creator.
• Able to take direction while contributing their own expertise
• Reliable and communicative
• Passionate about character-driven storytelling
• Exicted about building something from the beginning
• Interested in potentially continuing with the project as it grows
A strong portfolio is extremely important.
Please include examples of character design, 3D modeling , animation, rigging, or related work.
What You'll Help Build
The long -term vision for The Budlets includes:
Original characters
Animated shorts
Digital and social-media content
Character stories and storytelling
Character voices
Merchandise
Publishing
A larger creative universe
This first project is about getting the characters from paper concepts to polished , colorful digital characters and establishing the foundation for future animation.
IMPORTANT IP INFORMATION
The budlets are original characters and creative concepts owned by char.lit.treasures LLC.
Selected contractors will be required to enter into an appropriate written agreement covering confidentiality, project deliverables , and intellectual- property rights before receiving or creating confidential project materials.
TO APPLY
Please submit :
1. Your portfolio or examples of your work
2. Your experience with 3D character development and/or animation
3. The software you use
4. Your availability
5. Your hourly rate or confirmation that you are comfortable with the posted $30/hour
6. A brief introduction explaining why you are interested in helping bring The Budlets to life.
Please put "The Budlets-Character Artist" in your application.
We're excited to meet the creative person who can help us take these characters from hand-drawn concepts to character that feel alive.
Come help us bring The Budlets to life.
Char.lit.treasures LLC
Pay: $36.37 - $40.62 per hour
Benefits:
• Flexible schedule
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Remote