Senior 3D Animator

About the role

ZAGG Brands is a company dedicated to innovating mobile technology solutions. The Senior 3D Animator position involves creating photoreal and stylized 3D representations of Mophie products for various marketing channels.

Responsibilities

• Create product reveal animations, explainer loops, and hero renders highlighting design and functional details.
• Build and maintain a library of reusable rigs, materials, lighting setups, and render templates for efficient production.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director and brand team to translate concepts into finished 3D animation.
• Partner with product development and industrial design to obtain accurate CAD/reference files and ensure renders are true to spec.
• Optimize scenes and renders for different output formats including high-resolution stills, broadcast-quality video, and lightweight web/social formats.
• Stay updated on rendering engines and animation techniques, and recommend improvements.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, launch-driven environment.
• Provide mentorship to junior animators and freelance contributors as needed.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional 3D animation experience, preferably in product visualization, advertising, or consumer electronics.
• Expert-level proficiency in Cinema 4D, 3Ds Max, or Blender, with knowledge of other render engines a plus.
• Strong command of a physically based render engine such as Redshift, Octane, V-Ray, Arnold, or Cycles.
• Excellent eye for lighting, materials, composition, and motion timing.
• Experience animating mechanical or product-based motion.
• Proficiency with Adobe After Effects and NLE for compositing and final edit integration.
• Comfort working from industrial design files and converting them into animation-ready assets.
• Portfolio or reel demonstrating product animation, lighting, and rendering work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in animation, motion design, industrial design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Skills

• Proficiency in a physically based render engine (Redshift, Octane, V-Ray, Arnold, or Cycles).
• Experience animating mechanical or product-based motion.
• Strong portfolio or reel demonstrating product animation, lighting, and rendering work.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive, innovative work environment.

Pay

$85,000 - $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site position.