Character Animator jobs in Canberra, ACT

A renowned animation studio is looking for skilled Mid and Senior Animators for short-term roles from mid January to 1 May 2026. Candidates will collaborate on high-quality keyframe animation, focusing on compelling and action-packed moments. Proven experience in creature animation, knowledge of Maya, and excellent communication skills are required. The position offers remote work options for...

A leading VFX company in Australia is seeking a Rigging TD (Rigger) to develop high-quality animation rigs for various digital assets. You will collaborate with Creature Supervisors and Animation Leads to create technically advanced rigging solutions. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of experience in the VFX or gaming industry and strong skills in Maya and Python. The position offers...

An indie game studio is seeking a talented 2D animator to create hand-drawn, frame-by-frame sprite sheets for enemy characters in a side-scrolling game. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio, expertise in 2D animation, and be comfortable working remotely. Responsibilities include animating various character cycles and collaborating with the development team to ensure the animations...

A leading gaming company in Australia is looking for a passionate 2D Animator at various levels to innovate within their Games Portfolio. Responsibilities include animating diverse 2D assets like characters, FX, and UI elements. Candidates should be skilled in tools like Spine and After Effects, and able to collaborate effectively to produce high-quality animations. This role offers a hybrid work...

A leading gaming company in Australia is looking for a passionate 2D Animator at various levels to innovate within their Games Portfolio. Responsibilities include animating diverse 2D assets like characters, FX, and UI elements. Candidates should be skilled in tools like Spine and After Effects, and able to collaborate effectively to produce high-quality animations. This role offers a hybrid work...

A leading VFX company in Australia is seeking a Rigging TD (Rigger) to develop high-quality animation rigs for various digital assets. You will collaborate with Creature Supervisors and Animation Leads to create technically advanced rigging solutions. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of experience in the VFX or gaming industry and strong skills in Maya and Python. The position offers...

This role is ideal for a talented freelance animator with a passion for comic-style storytelling and motivational content. The project centers on transforming a motivational narrative into a visually engaging animation that inspires and connects with viewers on digital platforms and social media. The successful candidate will combine expressive comic-style illustrations with smooth animation,...

Join a passionate indie game studio as a 2D animator, focusing on hand‑drawn, frame‑by‑frame sprite sheets for enemy characters in a side‑scrolling game. This role is ideal for animators who appreciate classic video‑game aesthetics and want to contribute to a debut title that values originality and quality. You will be responsible for animating walk, attack, and idle cycles, ensuring each...

A leading freelance platform in Australia seeks a talented freelance animator to transform motivational narratives into engaging comic-style animations for digital and social media. The ideal candidate has proven experience in comic-style animation, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in industry-standard software. Responsibilities include developing character designs, ensuring smooth animations,...

Join an exciting project focused on creating engaging 2D animation characters and producing explanation cartoon videos for YouTube channels. You will transform provided scripts into captivating 2D cartoon-style animations that resonate with online audiences. This is a single project with the potential for future collaboration based on performance. The ideal candidate is passionate about animation...

A dynamic animation studio in Australia is seeking an experienced 2D Animator to create engaging cartoon-style animations for YouTube. The role includes developing original characters, producing videos, and editing content to fit storytelling formats. The ideal candidate will have proven skills in 2D animation and video editing, especially for online platforms. This is a unique opportunity...

Join a fast-growing digital storytelling brand focused on creating viral, short-form 3D animated videos for YouTube Shorts. This role involves producing high-quality, visually engaging explainer animations in a style inspired by Zack D. Films. You will bring to life scripts and voiceovers centered on military history, medical "what-if" scenarios, and psychological mysteries, ensuring each video...

An indie game studio is seeking a talented 2D animator to create hand-drawn, frame-by-frame sprite sheets for enemy characters in a side-scrolling game. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio, expertise in 2D animation, and be comfortable working remotely. Responsibilities include animating various character cycles and collaborating with the development team to ensure the animations...

This role is ideal for a talented freelance animator with a passion for comic-style storytelling and motivational content. The project centers on transforming a motivational narrative into a visually engaging animation that inspires and connects with viewers on digital platforms and social media. The successful candidate will combine expressive comic-style illustrations with smooth animation,...

Join a passionate indie game studio as a 2D animator, focusing on hand‐drawn, frame‐by‐frame sprite sheets for enemy characters in a side‐scrolling game. This role is ideal for animators who appreciate classic video‐game aesthetics and want to contribute to a debut title that values originality and quality. You will be responsible for animating walk, attack, and idle cycles, ensuring each...

A leading freelance platform in Australia seeks a talented freelance animator to transform motivational narratives into engaging comic-style animations for digital and social media. The ideal candidate has proven experience in comic-style animation, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in industry-standard software. Responsibilities include developing character designs, ensuring smooth animations,...

Join an exciting project focused on creating engaging 2D animation characters and producing explanation cartoon videos for YouTube channels. You will transform provided scripts into captivating 2D cartoon-style animations that resonate with online audiences. This is a single project with the potential for future collaboration based on performance. The ideal candidate is passionate about animation...

A dynamic animation studio in Australia is seeking an experienced 2D Animator to create engaging cartoon-style animations for YouTube. The role includes developing original characters, producing videos, and editing content to fit storytelling formats. The ideal candidate will have proven skills in 2D animation and video editing, especially for online platforms. This is a unique opportunity...

Join a fast-growing digital storytelling brand focused on creating viral, short-form 3D animated videos for YouTube Shorts. This role involves producing high-quality, visually engaging explainer animations in a style inspired by Zack D. Films. You will bring to life scripts and voiceovers centered on military history, medical "what-if" scenarios, and psychological mysteries, ensuring each video...

Join to apply for the Freelance 2D Animator – Contract role at Twine. This role is ideal for a skilled 2D animator eager to contribute to a personal cartoon project on a full-time contract basis. The position is fully remote, offering flexibility while focusing on creating engaging and expressive 2D animation. The animator will be responsible for bringing a cartoon concept to life, ensuring...