3D Animator

Technical 3D Animator

As a Technical 3D Animator specializing in industrial products, you will join a leading company renowned for its expertise in designing and manufacturing electrical controls, enclosures, and custom metal fabrications. We serve diverse industries such as water management, oil production, wastewater treatment, and process control, and are committed to delivering quality and innovative solutions to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Receive CAD files from engineering teams and convert them for animation workflows.
• Produce compelling product visualizations, animated demonstrations, and motion graphics for sales, marketing, and trade show needs.
• Collaborate with the Director of Marketing & Communications, Graphic Designer, and internal engineering teams.
• Develop visual content that clearly communicates the function and importance of our industrial products.
• Manage a solo production pipeline from intake to delivery.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Motion Design, Industrial Design, Digital Media, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3-7 years of professional 3D animation experience, with at least 2 years focused on mechanical, industrial, or product subject matter.
• Proficiency with Blender and/or Cinema 4D for 3D modeling, rigging, and animation.
• Experience with Redshift or equivalent rendering engines.
• Strong command of Adobe After Effects for motion graphics and compositing.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing.
• Experience receiving and interpreting industrial CAD files from Autodesk Inventor or equivalent software.
• Proficiency with STEP and IGES file formats and the ability to evaluate geometry for animation readiness.
• Hands-on experience converting CAD files to optimized meshes using Autodesk Fusion and/or Oniko.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Unreal Engine for real-time rendering or interactive product demonstrations.
• Familiarity with fluid or particle simulation for visualizing water flow, pressure systems, or process dynamics.
• Previous experience creating content for trade show environments.
• Basic AR asset preparation experience (glTF/USDZ optimization) for web-based product visualization.
• Experience integrating 3D animation deliverables into marketing platforms or video production workflows.

Work Environment

This role is based in an office environment from 7:45 am to 4:00 pm. After the first 4-6 weeks, there is the potential to transition to a hybrid work arrangement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Dallas, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACwith four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.