We are seeking a skilled Animator with expertise in both 2D and 3D animation, including facial rigging, shapekey animation, and expressive character performance. This is a full-time, onsite role (9:00 AM 6:00 PM) based at NSTP, Islamabad, where youll collaborate with a passionate creative team to bring stylized and realistic characters to life.
Responsibilities:
Create and refine character and facial rigs using bones and shapekeys in Blender.
Animate expressive 2D and 3D performances, including lip sync, emotional expressions, and dynamic motion.
Develop cinematic and real-time ready animations, optimized for production pipelines.
Work closely with character artists and designers to ensure smooth deformations and artistic consistency.
Implement corrective shapekeys and animation controls for enhanced performance.
Produce clean, export-ready Blender files aligned with studio standards.
Participate in review cycles and iterate on feedback collaboratively.
Requirements:
Proficiency in Blender with strong skills in rigging, shapekeys, drivers, and animation constraints.
Proven experience in both 2D and 3D animation, with a portfolio or showreel highlighting expressive motion and facial work.
Strong understanding of motion principles, anatomy, and deformation.
Experience creating or managing custom UI sliders or control panels for animation control.
Ability to enhance and adapt existing assets for improved animation quality.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Bonus: Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine for real-time animation workflows.
Details:
Timing: 9:00 AM 6:00 PM
Location: Onsite, NSTP Islamabad
Type: Full-time, project-based role
If youre passionate about bringing characters and stories to life through motion wed love to see your work!