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Posted Jun 3, 2026

Animation Artist II

IDR is seeking a talented Animation Artist II to join one of our top clients in a fully remote role. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled animator to bring characters, environments, and in-game sequences to life for a leading game development company. Position Overview/Responsibilities for the Animation Artist II: • Create high-quality animations for characters and environments • Refine and repurpose classic animations for modern gameplay systems • Collaborate with technical artists and engineers to optimize animations for performance and seamless integration • Troubleshoot technical challenges in animation pipelines and workflows in partnership with developers • This is a contract position through February 27, 2026 Required Skills for Animation Artist II: • 3+ years of game development experience • Excellent knowledge of Maya and modern game engines (Unreal, etc) • Development experience of Animation Systems (Sequencers, Blueprints, State Machines, in-engine animation and rigging tools, etc) • Understanding of animation principles, body mechanics, acting, posing, and storytelling techniques • Demonstrated excellence in collaboration and communication within cross-disciplinary teams What’s in it for you? • Competitive compensation package • Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more! • Opportunity to work with an industry-leading organization • Close-knit and team-oriented culture Why IDR? • 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets • Employee Stock Ownership Program • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance • ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 11 years in a row Salary: USD 72000 - 108000 per year Experience: 3 years required